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ā 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 5D3, as needed to extend the chain.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connection at the back of your Drobo device.
4. Connect the other end of the power supply to a power source.
You are now ready to turn on your Drobo devices in the chain.
Note:
We recommend plugging into a surge protector to protect against power surges.
For more information, see Using Power Protection.
Next in the Setup for Your Drobo 5D3
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3.4 Powering On Your Drobo 5D3
To power on your Drobo 5D3:
1. Once you attach one end of the power cord to your Drobo 5D3 and the other end of
the cord to a power source. Turn on the Drobo using the power switch located on the
back of the device.
2. Drobo will take several minutes to complete the power on cycle.
3. When the power on cycle is complete, the Drobo will flash blue and yellow lights.
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