Checking System Requirements; Operating Systems Supported; Connectivity Interfaces Supported For The Drobo 5D - Drobo 5D Getting Started Manual

Checking System Requirements

Check to ensure your operating system and cable interface are supported.
This section covers the following topics:

Operating Systems Supported

Connectivity Interfaces Supported for the Drobo 5D

Operating Systems Supported
Operating systems supported for the Drobo 5D are as follows.
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OS X 10.7.x Lion
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OS X 10.8.x Mountain Lion
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Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or later, 32-bit and 64-bit)
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Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Notes:
For best performance and interoperability, ensure you are running the latest service packs for
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the appropriate Windows operating systems.
For the most current list of supported operating systems, check the specifications for your
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products online at www.drobo.com/products/index.php.
Connectivity Interfaces Supported for the Drobo 5D
Your Drobo 5D connects directly to your computer using one of the following connectivity ports.
We recommend that you use the fastest connection you have available on your computer.
Notes:
You can only use one connection at a time.
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If you would like to use the USB 3.0 interface and it is not available on your computer, you
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can purchase and install an add-on adapter card. (This is a circuit board that fits into an
expansion slot in your computer and provides the interface you want.)
Thunderbolt
Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, Thunderbolt is a flexible, high-performance
interface that provides a high-speed connection to peripheral devices from a computer. It has the
ability to combine data, video, audio and power all in a single connection, concurrently. Each
Thunderbolt connector can provide two
Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, meaning it can transmit and receive data at the same time.
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full-duplex channels, with each channel providing 10
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