PC based iPod connected to Mac no longer works

I was told that I could connect my PC based iPod mini to a Mac without doing anything in order to listen to my music at work where we use Macs. The second I plugged the USB in the iPod went dead and the Mac restarted (now the computer seems to restart any time I plug something into that USB port but otherwise is working fine).
Obviously, I was misinformed about the compatibility of the 2 products but, is there any way to get my iPod to work again--in general? I haven't tried restoring it but I tried to do a reset and my iPod won't respond to anything. I am afraid to plug it into my computer now because of how it made the Mac shut down. I have all my music backed up so i am not worried about that but, I am afraid the HD got fried or something?? Or could it harm my computer to try and plug it in and restore it?
Please give advice!

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