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).

  1. Place a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 on a firm, flat surface.
  2. 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.

  1. 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")
  2. Set the On/Off Switch on the back of the RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – ESATA/USB 3.0 to On.
  3. 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.

  1. Place a RED STATION RED MINI-MAG – USB 3.1 on a firm, flat surface.
  2. 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")
  1. 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.

RED DSMC Media Operation Guide
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