Wiebetech fs mini User Guide
T o u g h T e c h U s e r M a n u a l
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ToughTech™ mini
USER’S MANUAL
Includes ToughTech XE mini and ToughTech FS mini
(Revised January 16, 2008)
Features
Fast speed – ToughTech mini series uses fast SATA
drives and Oxford 924 (TTXEM) and Oxford 934 (TTFSM)
chipsets to maximize data speeds. Data transfers up to
800 Mbps through FireWire.
Widely Compatible – These ToughTech minis work right
out of the box with no new drivers needed. They work with
any modern operating system including Mac OS X,
Windows XP, Windows Vista and most Linux distributions.
Easy to connect – ToughTech FS mini offers three
different connection types (Dual FireWire 400, eSATA, and
drives and Oxford 924 (TTXEM) and Oxford 934 (TTFSM)
chipsets to maximize data speeds. Data transfers up to
800 Mbps through FireWire.
Widely Compatible – These ToughTech minis work right
out of the box with no new drivers needed. They work with
any modern operating system including Mac OS X,
Windows XP, Windows Vista and most Linux distributions.
Easy to connect – ToughTech FS mini offers three
different connection types (Dual FireWire 400, eSATA, and
USB 2.0). ToughTech XE mini offers three different connection types (Dual FireWire 800, eSATA, and
USB 2.0). Cables for each type are included. TTXEM comes with a converter cable for FireWire 400.
Easy to Use – ToughTech is used by anyone who needs more storage space for backups, music,
games, Internet downloads, photography, audio/video editing or server storage; and they use it
everywhere from homes to government labs.
Shock absorbers for your hard drive – Your car has shock absorbers, so why not your hard drive? The
ToughTech mini series introduces ToughMount™ Anti-Shock Protection. ToughMount strips are mounted
between the drive and the enclosure protecting your data against shock and reducing enclosure noise.
Cool and quiet – ToughTech has an all aluminum design meant to draw heat away from the hard drive.
The entire product acts like a heat dissipater, helping to keep your drive cool. And because it doesn't
need a fan, ToughTech is quiet.
More portable than ever – Not much bigger than a pack of playing cards, ToughTech mini will easily
travel with you. It fits easily in a shirt pocket or briefcase. You don’t even need to use an AC adapter
when connecting to a powered FireWire host (although a world-compatible AC adapter is included).
USB 2.0). Cables for each type are included. TTXEM comes with a converter cable for FireWire 400.
Easy to Use – ToughTech is used by anyone who needs more storage space for backups, music,
games, Internet downloads, photography, audio/video editing or server storage; and they use it
everywhere from homes to government labs.
Shock absorbers for your hard drive – Your car has shock absorbers, so why not your hard drive? The
ToughTech mini series introduces ToughMount™ Anti-Shock Protection. ToughMount strips are mounted
between the drive and the enclosure protecting your data against shock and reducing enclosure noise.
Cool and quiet – ToughTech has an all aluminum design meant to draw heat away from the hard drive.
The entire product acts like a heat dissipater, helping to keep your drive cool. And because it doesn't
need a fan, ToughTech is quiet.
More portable than ever – Not much bigger than a pack of playing cards, ToughTech mini will easily
travel with you. It fits easily in a shirt pocket or briefcase. You don’t even need to use an AC adapter
when connecting to a powered FireWire host (although a world-compatible AC adapter is included).
Table of Contents
Before Installation
2
Box contents
2
Identifying parts of the unit
2
Warning notices
2
Drive Installation Instructions
3
Connecting to a computer
6
Usage with Macs
7