User Guide

Drobo5N2 User Guide 36
1.2.3 Connecting Cables and Powering On Your Drobo 5N2
After inserting the mSATA SSD (optional) and hard drives into your Drobo 5N2, you are now ready to
connect the cables and power on your Drobo device. Your Drobo 5N2 connects to a network using
an Ethernet port.
Notes:
Your Drobo 5N2 has two Ethernet ports, which you can later configure to use in one of
two modes. For the initial setup, however, you will use only one of the Ethernet ports.
Your Drobo 5N2 is set to automatically obtain an IP address once connected to your
network. After initial setup, you can set a static IP address if desired.
For more information, see Configuring Network Settings for Your Drobo 5N2.
After you connect your Drobo device to your network, Drobo Dashboard will “discover”
your Drobo device. If it does not, make sure your network supports Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which assigns IP addresses to devices on a network. You can
refer to the documentation for your router or switch. If it does not, you will have to directly
connect your Drobo 5N2 to one of your computer’s Ethernet ports for the initial setup.
To connect the Drobo:
1.
Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of your Drobo 5N2. As you follow the steps,
refer to the image below.