Drobo 5D - Page 21

Drobo 5D Getting Started Guide 21
As you follow the steps below, refer to the following image.
1.
Plug one end of the Thunderbolt cable into the back of your Drobo 5D.
2. Do one of the following:
•
Plug the other end of the cable into your host computer, so that the Drobo 5D is the first
peripheral in the daisy-chain. Be sure to connect the next Thunderbolt-enabled peripheral
or non-Thunderbolt display monitor to the second port on your Drobo 5D, as needed to
extend the chain.
•
Plug the other end of your cable into another Thunderbolt-enabled device that is
attached to your host computer. You can optionally connect another Thunderbolt-enabled
peripheral or non-Thunderbolt display monitor to the second port on your Drobo 5D, as
needed to extend the chain.
3.
Connect the power supply to the power connection at the back of your Drobo device.
4.
Connect the other end of the power supply to a power source.
Note: We recommend plugging into an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or surge
protector. For more information, see
Using Power Protection.
You are now ready to turn on your Drobo device and format the drives.