can you stack TWO of these puppies under your Mac Mini and have ALL of the USB expansion ports on the two Belkin units working??
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Your Mac mini should have 4 USB3 ports and 1 800 FireWire port. For USB, the answer should be yes, 2 ports on the Mac mini (1 used for each hub). For FireWire, you will need adapters. The FireWire port is 400 (6 pin) on the hubs and 800 (9 pin) on the Mac mini, so 1 800 to 600 (9 to 6 pin) adapter will allow FireWire to work on one (1) of the hubs. You will also need a thunderbolt to FireWire 400 (6 pin) adapter for the second hub's FireWire ports to work as well. Caution, not sure if thunderbolt to FireWire adapters pass power to the hub, so FireWire devices will most likely need their own power source. Your Mac mini should have 4 USB3 ports and 1 800 FireWire port. For USB, the answer should be yes, 2 ports on the Mac mini (1 used for each hub). For FireWire, you will need adapters. The FireWire port is 400 (6 pin) on the hubs and 800 (9 pin) on the Mac mini, so 1 800 to 600 (9 to 6 pin) adapter will allow FireWire to work on one (1) of the hubs. You will also need a thunderbolt to FireWire 400 (6 pin) adapter for the second hub's FireWire ports to work as well. Caution, not sure if thunderbolt to FireWire adapters pass power to the hub, so FireWire devices will most likely need their own... » Read More Your Mac mini should have 4 USB3 ports and 1 800 FireWire port. For USB, the answer should be yes, 2 ports on the Mac mini (1 used for each hub). For FireWire, you will need adapters. The FireWire port is 400 (6 pin) on the hubs and 800 (9 pin) on the Mac mini, so 1 800 to 600 (9 to 6 pin) adapter will allow FireWire to work on one (1) of the hubs. You will also need a thunderbolt to FireWire 400 (6 pin) adapter for the second hub's FireWire ports to work as well. Caution, not sure if thunderbolt to FireWire adapters pass power to the hub, so FireWire devices will most likely need their own power source. « Show Less
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We use only one with our iMac to expand connectivity and it works great. What you want to do should work fine when you consider each port is completely cloned.
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I don't know as I don't use the hub with a mini; I use a MacBook Pro. However, I see no reason that you couldn't ... provided that the cable connectors you are using are sufficiently long ... and you have a way to connect each hub to your computer.
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Your Mac mini should have 4 USB3 ports and 1 800 FireWire port. For USB, the answer should be yes, 2 ports on the Mac mini (1 used for each hub). For FireWire, you will need adapters. The FireWire port is 400 (6 pin) on the hubs and 800 (9 pin) on the Mac mini, so 1 800 to 600 (9 to 6 pin) adapter will allow FireWire to work on one (1) of the hubs. You will also need a thunderbolt to FireWire 400 (6 pin) adapter for the second hub's FireWire ports to work as well. Caution, not sure if thunderbolt to FireWire adapters pass power to the hub, so FireWire devices will most likely need their own power source.
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They are not very long, maybe about 2 inches. It should work with a newer Mac Mini. The older ones have a different connection.
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Hello. Glad to help with our question. Yes you can install upside down under your desk. There is nothing inside the MAC Mini that is affected by the orientation of the install. I might suggest that you get a security lock (from the same Tryten tech folks) for the unit: Mini's are so small they are easy to steal if one is robbed; I lost one to a robbery; now I have the security lock; new replacement is NOT going anywhere. :-) I hope that helps. Malcolm MacNiven
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More than likely, yes, it will work with one port for the Mac Mini. It has a USB Y-Cable that you only need to use the main USB (thicker cord on it), unless it isn't getting enough power, then you have to use the second one to "boost" the power going to the drive (like if you're running a laptop off of strictly battery power, etc.). You should be fine. Also, it costs a little bit more out-of-pocket, but if you're worried about it, buy a POWERED USB Extender (with anywhere from 2-10 extra USB ports) and plug it into your Mac Mini to give yourself more options and less worries. -Just a thought.
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Yes. You can access all ports on the Mac book. I find it easier to just place it under my mac book to increase airflow and give it a little height.
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More than likely, yes, it will work with one port for the Mac Mini. It has a USB Y-Cable that you only need to use the main USB (thicker cord on it), unless it isn't getting enough power, then you have to use the second one to "boost" the power going to the drive (like if you're running a laptop off of strictly battery power, etc.). You should be fine. Also, it costs a little bit more out-of-pocket, but if you're worried about it, buy a POWERED USB Extender (with anywhere from 2-10 extra USB ports) and plug it into your Mac Mini to give yourself more options and less worries. -Just a thought. More than likely, yes, it will work with one port for the Mac Mini. It has a USB Y-Cable that you only need to use the main USB (thicker cord on it), unless it isn't getting enough power, then you have to use the second one to "boost" the power going to the drive (like if you're running a laptop off of strictly battery power, etc.). You should be fine. Also, it costs a little bit more out-of-pocket, but if you're worried about it, buy a POWERED USB Extender (with anywhere from 2-10 extra USB ports) and plug it into your Mac Mini to give yourself more options and less... » Read More More than likely, yes, it will work with one port for the Mac Mini. It has a USB Y-Cable that you only need to use the main USB (thicker cord on it), unless it isn't getting enough power, then you have to use the second one to "boost" the power going to the drive (like if you're running a laptop off of strictly battery power, etc.). You should be fine. Also, it costs a little bit more out-of-pocket, but if you're worried about it, buy a POWERED USB Extender (with anywhere from 2-10 extra USB ports) and plug it into your Mac Mini to give yourself more options and less worries. -Just a thought. « Show Less
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I actually own both types of USB's shown in the picture and both of them work without any issues. I run a Mac OSX Version 10.8.5.
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Yep, that's how I have mine setup on mac mini, this 8 + stock 2. Go for it.
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Sorry, Mac Mini is about the only one I did not test with. However, it is probably a good indication that the LG drive worked with every other 2007-2013 Mac I tested with.
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My experience has been that the Mac end of the cable does not obstruct adjacent ports. Hope this helps.
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Yes. It has two hdmi ports. I believe the mac mini has at least 1 hdmi out port so you should be ok.
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As long as the Mac Mini has SATA it should work. I am using mine in a similar product: Zotac Zbox.
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If your Mac Mini has the USB port you problem is solved. No drivers needed, it's plug n play. Good luck
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If you take a look at the 4th picture, you'll understand what I mean when I say there's only one USB 2.0/3.0 slot. Further, that slot is a kind of odd shape that does not take regular USB cables. The My Book Studio comes bundled with a USB 2.0/3.0 to USB (regular sized) cable. So it's fine for connecting to your mac, but will not be able to hook up to another My Book Studio. That's not to mention that the My Book Studio only has 1 USB 2.0/3.0 bay, meaning that you won't be able to connect anything directly and will have to use a hub. Even when using a hub, it is dependent on software to determine if backups can be done automatically across 2 external hard drives. Else I think the more fundamental question is why one would want to daisy chain external hard drives vis-a-vis having them in parallel arrangement?
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I am using 2.5" WD Blue's. Seem to be working fine. My issue with the Drobo Mini is I use it with a Mac Mini and the drives won't hibernate. I have the setting in the Drobo dashboard checked. I have seen comments in the Apple forums that this is an issue with Mavericks and Firewire but nothing about Lightning connections. This may be a deal breaker for me.
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Hi! You would only be able to fit 2 in a slot and they bump each other in the next row. Good luck.
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I don't know if your Mac Mini has USB 3, my older one doesn't. It is a perfectly good USB 2 hub, so it should work at USB 2 speeds