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Newer Technology miniStack MAX Chapter 5 - Appendix
5.1 FAQ
Q: How does the miniStack MAX know which interface to use? FireWire or
USB? I have both connected!
A: The miniStack MAX is designed to use the fastest interface that it is con-
nected for hard drive access. In this situation, the hard drive will mount via
FireWire, whereas the card reader, optical drive and hub will mount via USB.
Q: How do I format my storage solution?
A: Newer Technology has detailed instructions online for most popular
operating systems, located at:
http://www.newertech.com/format
Q: What file system should I choose when formatting my drive?
A: This will depend on how you want to use the drive, but in general we
recommend:
• Mac OS X : HFS + (Mac OS Extended)
• Windows XP or later : NTFS
• For cross-platform compatibility, FAT32 will work, but limits single file sizes
to 4GB. Other options using 3rd party software exist but are not covered
here. Additionally, FAT32 only works with hard drives that have a capacity of
2.2TB or less.
Q: Can I charge my iPad using the built in hub in the miniStack MAX?
A: Yes! The miniStack MAX has a dedicated charging port for any USB
device.
Q: Will the hard drive spin down when my computer goes to sleep or into
stand-by mode?
A: Yes, it will spin down to save energy. It will take about 30 seconds to ac-
cess your data after being in sleep or stand-by mode.
5.2 About Data Protection
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent the loss of your data,
we strongly suggest that you keep two copies of your data: one copy on
your Newer Technology miniStack MAX, and a second copy on either your
internal hard drive or another storage medium, such as an optical backup,
or on a second external hard drive. Any loss or corruption of data while
using the Newer Technology miniStack MAX is the sole responsibility of the
user, and under no circumstances will Newer Technology be held liable for
compensation or the recovery of any lost data.
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