AV Drive Features
USB 3.0
The CalDigit AV Drive has a USB 3.0 port that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. When
using USB 3.0, a throughput of up to 145 MB/s can be reached. CalDigit has developed the
first USB 3.0 driver for the Mac OS, allowing Macs with the SuperSpeed PCI Express card to
utilize the USB 3.0 interface.
Optimized FireWire 800
The two FireWire 800 ports on the CalDigit AV Drive have been optimized to provide transfer
speeds up to 85 MB/s. Compared to typical speeds of 58MB/s to 74 MB/s, the AV Drive is about
30% faster than competing storage products. The dual FireWire 800 ports also allows for daisy
chaining multiple storage devices using the FireWire interface.
Automatic Power Management
The AV Drive comes with an automatic power management system that enables it to turn off
and on automatically according to the state of the host computer.
Ambient Temperature Controlled Smart Fan
The AV Drive runs cool and quiet, thanks to its smart fan technology. The fan only runs when
extra cooling is needed, so it does not generate extra noise. The AV Drive is always monitoring
its temperature, and will keep it cool to prevent any damage from excessive heat. This feature
will also increase the longevity and the reliability of your hard drive.
Smart Design
The AV Drive comes in a sleek package, mixing aesthetics with functionality. It comes housed
in a high-grade aluminum chassis with a ventilated front plate. Combined with the smart fan,
these features provide the AV Drive with superior heat dissipation. The front side LED
illuminated power button provides quick access while the security lock slot in the rear
provides an optional method of securing your precious data.
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