Using A LaCie d2 DVD +/- RW Drive With A Mini Running Mountain Lion??

I have an older LaCie d2 DVD /- RW drive that I would like to use with my Mac Mini running Mountain Lion. LaCie says it is not compatible but I read somewhere that you can type a command into the terminal which will allow the unit to function. Does anyone know about this?
I really hate to buy a new drive but that looks like it will be the only alternative.
Any response will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

I should have mentioned in my previous post that I have already tried to use the drive but it is not recognized by the Mini. I pretty much have tried everything but no luck. The funny thing is that an older LaCie cd drive works fine. I am using that at the moment but I need a drive to burn the occasional DVD.
Any other suggestions or should I go shopping for a new drive?
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