User guide
Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini Chapter 1 - Introduction
The Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini has multiple interfaces to work with
any computer system.
➀ DC IN port - The Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini requires power to
operate. You either need to plug in the included external power adapter into this
port, or power the Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini using the FireWire 800
connection (for use with an eSATA connection, see ➂ for more information).
➁ USB mini Port - Connect one of your computer’s USB ports to the Newer
Technology Guardian MAXimus mini using the included cable. Using the USB port
requires the external power supply to be used.
➂ FireWire 800 (1394B) Ports - Using the included cable, connect one FireWire
800 port to your computer and have an extra FireWire 800 port to add peripherals!
Alternately, the FireWire 800 port has the ability to use power from your computer
to operate the Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini when connected via the
FireWire 800 port, or via the eSATA port.
➃eSATA Port - The utmost in speed! If you’re trying to make your Newer Technology
Guardian MAXimus mini the fastest it can be, attach an eSATA cable to this port.
Using the eSATA connection requires either the external power adapter to be used,
or the FireWire 800 cable can also be used to power the Newer Technology Guardian
MAXimus mini.
1.5 Cable Connections & Quickstart Guide
Attachment of the cables is simple on any platform.
1. Plug the power input cord into the wall and to the Newer Technology Guardian
MAXimus mini.
2. Connect the eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400, or USB 2.0 cable - appropriate for the
interface your computer supports, into the drive and computer. For best performance,
use the eSATA connection.
If you purchased your Newer Technology Guardian MAXimus mini with drives, it is
precongured as a RAID 1 Mirror, formatted Mac OS Extended for the Macintosh
and is ready to use. If you want to change this conguration, please follow the
instructions in Chapter 3 to do so. If you purchased an empty enclosure, you have to
format the drives yourself, that is explained in Chapter 4.
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1.4 Port View & Interface Connections