How do I ensure consistent FireWire 800 speeds between my Mac and my Drobo storage device?
Slow FireWire performance occasionally occurs, most frequently with Intel-based Macs. You can check your connection speed by opening Apple’s System Profiler (Applications -> Utilities) and then selecting FireWire (under Hardware in the left panel). In the main portion of the window, you can see information about the FireWire devices that you have connected to your Mac. The entry for your Drobo device probably shows a connection speed of 400 Mb/s instead of 800. To solve this issue with slower FireWire speeds on a Mac: For Drobo: • Put Drobo into standby mode. Once in standby mode, the power light turns orange. • Unplug the FireWire 800 cable from your Mac for a few seconds. • Plug the FireWire 800 cable back into the Mac. The Mac should now connect at a 800 Mbps data rate. For Drobo S or DroboPro: • Shut down your Drobo S or DroboPro. • Once the power light is off, disconnect the FireWire 800 cable from your Mac for a few seconds. • Reconnect the data cable back into the Mac. • Flip th
