Newer Technology miniStack v2.5 Assembly Manual

Owner’s Manual &

Assembly Guide

3.5” SATA Hard Drive

External Storage with integrated

FireWire 400 & USB 2.0 powered hubs

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Thank you for purchasing your Newer Technology miniStack v2.5,
the easiest, most compact way to add storage and expandibility to
your Mac mini!

While the miniStack was designed to compliment the Mac mini, it
is a useful addition to your system - no matter what model computer

you have!

Special Features of the
Newer Technology miniStack v2.5

Cooling:

The Newer Technology miniStack v2.5 is made of high quality plastic
and integrates a smart interactive cooling system which automatically
regulates and varies fan speed according to the temperature of the hard
drive. It also has a built in passive aluminum radiator on the bottom of
the miniStack which dissipates heat away from the hard drive without
having to use the cooling fan. This cooling system extends the life of
your hard drive by keeping it cooler than a traditional external hard
drive enclosure.

External Expansion:

The Newer Technology miniStack v2.5 features built-in USB 2.0 and
FireWire 400 (1394a) hubs allowing you to expand your peripherals
without adding external hubs which clutter up your desk.

Internal Storage:

The Newer Technology miniStack v2.5 has a built in SATA
connector which supports large drive technology, for massive
storage capacity! Simply place your own 3.5” SATA hard drive
inside the miniStack enclosure and connect using either FireWire
400 or USB 2.0 - it’s that easy!

Package Contents

• Newer Technology miniStack v. enclosure

• External power adapter (Input 100-240V, Output +12V/2A, +5V/2A)

• Hard drive screws

• Power cord

• USB . A-B interconnect cable

• FireWire (a) pin-pin interconnect cable

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Using your Newer Technology miniStack v.2.5

Remove the Newer Technology miniStack v2.5 from its packaging
and examine the back of the enclosure. You will see the following
ports:

1. Smart Power Switch - Used to turn the miniStack on. As
long as the power switch is in the ON position, the mini-
Stack will power on and off with your computer - no need
to shut the enclosure off when done!

2. Power Receptacle - Used to power the miniStack.

3. USB 2.0 Ports - Add USB devices to your miniStack here.

4. USB Uplink Port - Connect your computer to the miniStack

here.

5. FireWire (1394a) Ports - Connect one FireWire port to your
computer using the included cable and have two extra
ports to add peripherals with!

6. Kensington Security Slot - Secure your miniStack to your
desk using a Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable (not
included).

7. Smart Fan Exhaust Port - Warm air is vented from your
miniStack through this port.

Remember ­Your miniStack also
functions as both a
FireWire and a USB 2.0 Hub.

You can hook up your favorite
peripherals using the extra ports
like you would with any other
FireWire or USB hub.