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Correct Power Adapter Plug Size? - Drobo 5N2 Random Drive Dropouts on Cold Boot

Hi all,

My Drobo 5N2 has all five drive bays populated. On every cold boot, it randomly reports a different drive bay as dropped or missing. The affected bay is not consistent, so I suspect the original power adapter may be aging or failing to provide stable current during startup.

I am planning to replace the power adapter with a compatible 12V unit for the Drobo 5N2, but I am unsure about the correct DC barrel plug size. Some sources say the correct plug is 6.5×3.0mm, but my current adapter appears to look closer to 5.5×2.5mm.

Can anyone confirm the correct DC plug size for the Drobo 5N2? Also, if 5.5×2.5mm is not the correct size, how could my current adapter have worked reliably for around three years?

Any confirmed measurements or experience with replacement adapters would be appreciated.

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u/Leading-Suspect-6004 — 13 days ago