Why doesn't my Macbook Pro recognize my external blu ray drive?

I bought the drive and the macbook brand new earlier this year.  It is a Pioneer BDR-XD05W.  Usually I have to plug and unplug at least two times before the computer recognizes a connection.  Restarting doesnt really seem to have any effect on frequency.  Trying to think of more information to add...but I really just want to know why the macbook doesnt recognize this accessory correctly.

Have you downloaded and installed the BDR-XD05W Drive Utility for Mac OS -
available at:
BDR-XD05W Mac Drive Utility
MtD

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