Connect a RED MINI-MAG to your Computer
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0
This section explains how to connect a RED MINI-MAG® to your computer using a RED STATION® RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0.
NOTE: You can daisy-chain most FireWire® storage devices, including the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 and the RED STATION (for REDMAG™ 1.8" SSD).
- Place a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 on a firm, flat surface.
- Connect the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 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 – ESATA/USB 3.0 and the computer.
Connector
Cable (Included with RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0)
Notes
eSATA
RED STATION eSATA Cable (24")
After connecting via eSATA, it may take up to 15 seconds for the media to display on the computer.
FireWire 800
- RED STATION FW800 Cable (2")
- RED STATION FW800 Cable (24")
- The computer supplies power to the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 via the FireWire 800 connection, so it is not necessary to use the RED STATION AC Power Adaptor. But for optimal performance, use the power adaptor.
- You can use the 2" FireWire 800 cables (included 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 single FireWire connection.
USB 3.0
RED STATION USB 3.0 Cable (24")
If connecting to the computer using a different MINI USB cable than provided, power the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 with the RED STATION AC Power Adaptor.
- If using an eSATA connection, power the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 with one of the following cables:
- RED STATION AC Power Adaptor
- RED STATION USB to DC Power Cable (24")
- Set the On/Off Switch on the back of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 to On.
- Install the RED MINI-MAG in the media slot on the front panel of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0.
The computer recognizes the inserted RED MINI-MAG and displays the RED MINI-MAG as a new drive.
NOTE: To offload data from the SSD, go to Offload Data From Media to Your Computer.
RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1
This section explains how to connect a RED MINI-MAG to your computer using a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1.
- Place a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1 on a firm, flat surface.
- Connect the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1 to a computer using one of the following cables:
- RED STATION USB-C to USB-C CABLE – USB 3.1 (24")
- RED STATION USB-C to USB-A CABLE – USB 3.1 (24")
- Install the RED MINI-MAG in the media slot on the front panel of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1.
The computer recognizes the inserted RED MINI-MAG and displays the RED MINI-MAG as a new drive.
NOTE: To offload data from the SSD, go to Offload Data From Media to Your Computer.