AEBS + External HD + Mini Question

[rkdiddy]

I have two questions:

1. Can I connect an external HD to both my AEBS (via usb) and my Mac Mini via FW800?

2. If I can't do the below - lets say I connect my external HD to my Mac Mini via FW800 - with the drive be accessible on the network if my Mac Mini is sleeping?

I'm just trying to figure out what is the most efficient/produce the best speed - way to connect an external HD to my network.

Cheers.

 

[wetrix]

No and no.

Connect the harddrive to your AEBS and share it over the network. Connect your mini via ethernet and you should get a similar HDD access speed + be able to access the HDD while the mini is sleeping.

 

[rkdiddy]

Perfect - thank you!