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AZiO EXTERNAL HD KIT: Features Explored
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an interface technology for the serial transmission
of digital data. The original standard (USB 1.x) had an interface transfer rate of
up to 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 has a maximum interface transfer rate of 480 Mbps (60
Megabytes/s)- That’s up to 40 times faster than USB 1.
Supports up to 127 devices
Connecting more than one or two USB devices to a computer usually requires
the use of one or more USB-equipped hubs; a hub can typically accommodate
several USB devices.
Plug & Play
You do not need to assign ID numbers, or connect terminators. On most
operating system you do not need to install drivers.
Hot-Pluggable
Devices can be added/removed while the computer is on and running. Always
dismount a hard drive before turning it off/disconnecting it.
FireWire 400
(ENC-302C)
Also known as i.Link or IEEE 1394, FireWire is a serial data input/output
technology developed by Apple Computer and Texas Instruments. FireWire offers
high-speed communication and isochronous real-time data services, commonly
used for connection of data storage devices and digital video cameras.
400 Mbps Interface Transfer Rate
FireWire 400 can transmit data at up to 400 Mbps (50 MB/s). FireWire supports
both isochronous and asynchronous data transfers. Isochronous mode provides
guaranteed transmission of data at defined internals; it’s used when delayed or
out-of-order data frames are unacceptable, such as for capturing digital video. In
Asynchronous mode the intervals between transmissions can vary and data can
be resent if missed. Asynchronous mode is used for routine data transfers.
Support up to 63 devices
FireWire devices can be linked in a daisy-chain, where the devices are connected
to each other in series. A hub is only required when a very large number of
devices will share the same FireWire bus. With the use of FireWire hubs, up to
63 devices can be linked on a single FireWire bus. FireWire equipped AZiO
Enclosures come with two FireWire ports: One port is for connecting the device