RE: 17" G4 1.5Ghz Powerbook (2006) and an Intel Mac Mini 2.4 Ghz (2010) both with maxed out RAM and most current OS.
Is there a safe way to keep all of my FW devices physically connected so that all I need to do is power on/off the device when needed? Are FW800 to FW400 adapters and/or cables a bad idea (I'm thinking of people who rip out the ground on a 3 prong power cable)? I use 5 OWC FW drives for various things like Audio and Video production and Archives. I'd like to be able to connect them all and not have to be connecting disconnecting all the time. I'm aware that FW can support up to like 64 devices via daisy chain however I'm not sure if that is recommended in the real world or if that is only theoretical. It scares me personally. OWC told me over the phone they only recommend 3 FW devices in a chain (Mac, Device 1 and Device2). Naturally I've been thinking of a powered FW hub but I don't see many on the market, specifically FW800. I also have a FW400 audio interface and a FW400 DVD-/+RW drive (both not bus powered) to throw into the mix! What are my options, if any? I'm now down to one FW800 port on the Mini from having a FW400 and FW800 (though not sure if they're discrete buses) on the Powerbook. Buying a Mac Pro even used, is not an affordable option for me. Going back to my GigE G4 with a PCI FW400/ USB2 card is also not much of a solution. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
