Drobo Robotics User Manual page 14

Note: Firewire 800 is on the 2nd Generation Drobo only.
Drobo gives you the option to use USB 2.0 to connect to your computer.
While not as fast as FireWire 800, it is found on every computer made in
the past few years.
FireWire 800 will give you excellent performance with your 2nd
Generation Drobo. If your computer does not have a FireWire 800 port,
then please contact your computer manufacturer for a compatible add-
on card. (Make sure that you select a card that fully supports your
computer and operating system since not all FireWire cards provide
optimal performance.) If your computer only has a FireWire 400
connector then you will need to purchase a FireWire 800 to FireWire
400 cable.
Note: Windows based computers will not get optimal performance with the
standard Microsoft FireWire drivers. Visit our support knowledgebase at
www.drobo.com/support for details on how to optimize performance with
FireWire on Windows (search keywords "FireWire performance").
Once you have connected Drobo to your computer, the next step is to
connect it to an AC power source. Simply connect the power cord to the
back of the Drobo and to your power source.
Note: As with all electronic equipment, we recommend connecting your Drobo
to a surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), designed for
electronics.
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