External HD in a network

How can I do to connect a mac to an external HD attached to another mac in my network?

in finder, look for the other Mac under the shared header. if you click on the icon of the Mac, a connection will be established (you may have to enter an admin password) and the HDs attached to the remote Mac will be displayed.
click on the folder representing the HD and it will mount on your desktop.
the screenshot is taken on my MBP seeing my Mini (Entertainment) and the two HDs (Media, Messenger) attached to it.
JGG

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