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RED DSMC MEDIA OPERATION GUIDE
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CONNECT RED MINI-MAGS TO YOUR COMPUTER
This section explains how to connect a RED MINI-MAG to your computer using a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG.
NOTE:
You can daisy-chain most FireWire storage devices, including RED STATION RED MINI-MAGS and RED
STATIONS (for REDMAG 1.8" SSDS).
1. Place RED STATION RED MINI-MAG on a firm, flat surface.
2. Connect the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG to a computer using one of the following data connectors:
WARNING:
DO NOT connect more than one (1) data cable between one (1) RED STATION RED MINI-MAG
and the computer.
CONNECTOR
CABLE (INCLUDED WITH
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG)
NOTES
eSATA
eSATA Data Cable (24")
After connecting via eSATA, it may take up to 15
seconds for the media to display on the com-
puter.
FireWire 800
RED STATION FW800 Cable (2")
RED STATION FW800 Cable (24")
The computer supplies power to the
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG via the FireWire
800 connection, so it’s not necessary to use
the RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR.
However, RED recommends using the power
adaptor for optimal performance.
You can use the 2" FireWire 800 cables (in-
cluded with each RED STATION) to daisy-
chain the RED STATIONS. Then, use one (1)
FireWire 800 cable to connect one (1) RED
STATION to the computer. The computer then
recognizes each RED STATION through a sin-
gle FireWire connection.
USB 3.0
RED STATION USB 3.0 CABLE (24") If connecting to the computer using a differ-
ent Mini USB cable than provided, power the
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG with the RED STATION
AC POWER ADAPTOR.
3. If using an eSATA connection, power the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG with either of the following power cables:
‒
RED STATION AC POWER ADAPTOR
‒
RED STATION USB TO DC POWER CABLE (24")
4. Set the
ON/OFF
switch on the back of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG to
ON
.
5. Install the RED MINI-MAG in the media slot on the front panel of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG.
6. The computer recognizes the inserted RED MINI-MAG and displays the RED MINI-MAG as a new drive.
7. To offload data from the SSD, go to
“Offload Data From Media to Your Computer” on page 45
OFFLOAD
MEDIA
