The thunderbolt outputs on my new power mac pro doesn't work

Ttrying to use a new 3tb thunderbolt external HD and my Power Mac Pro doesn't see the drive but it works fine on my Mac Mini.
Have had this computer less than 4 weeks.
Any help?
Tom

The current Mac Pro does not have Thunderbolt ports, it has Mini DisplayPorts that are physically identical to Thunderbolt but only pass video signals. The Mac Pro that is coming out in December (small black cylinder) will have Thunderbolt.

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