Expanding Your Computer
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Connecting an IEEE 1394B Device
NOTE:
To connect an IEEE 1394A (also known as FireWire 400) device to the
computer’s IEEE 1394B (also known as FireWire 800) port, you need an optional
FireWire 800/FireWire 400 bilingual cable.
Your computer has an IEEE 1394B port for connecting IEEE 1394B
devices.
IEEE 1394B is the next-generation serial bus standard, featuring
high-speed data transfer that doubles the throughput of the original IEEE
1394A interface (from 400 Mbit/sec to 800 Mbit/sec) and dramatically
increases the maximum distance of connections (up to 15 feet away,
while a FireWire 800 optical repeater will connect devices up to 1000
meters (3300 feet) away). It allows connection of up to 63 devices. The
applications include mass storage device, digital video (DV) camcorder,
or a digital audio device.
To connect an IEEE 1394B device, prepare an IEEE 1394B cable. Plug
the appropriate end of the cable to the computer’s IEEE 1394B connector
and the other end to the device’s corresponding connector.
