Wiebetech max User Guide

 

 

 

Revised October 6, 2006 

 

 

 

•  Three USB 2.0 ports and three FireWire 400 ports; daisy-

chainable 

•  Supports Hi-Speed USB data transfer speed of up to 480Mbps, 

and IEEE 1394a data transfer speed of up to 400Mbps 

•  Supports 3.5" IDE drives 

•  Aluminum case with fan provides maximum cooling 

•  Allows daisy-chaining of FireWire 400 devices 

•  Delivers bus power (passed through from Mac mini host) for downstream USB 1.1 and 2.0 devices 

•  Delivers bus power (also passed through from Mac mini host) for downstream FireWire devices 

•  Built-in power switch 

  

  
1. Check the accessories with your Maxelerate.  Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged.  
The box should contain: 
 

Maxelerate unit 

1 

AC adapter & power cord 

1 

1394a (FireWire 400) cable 

1 

USB cable 

1 

Screws (for MAX-0) 

8 

Manual and Warranty information  

(on CD) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.  Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new Maxelerate.  This will aid you in the 
remaining steps.  If you purchased your Maxelerate with a drive pre-installed, you may skip ahead to the section on 
connecting the unit to your computer.