LaCie d2 Blu-ray Drive
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4.6. USB Questions & Answers
What Are The Benefits Of The USB Inter-
faces?
Cross-platform: All recent Macintoshes and PC in-
clude USB ports.
“Hot Swappable”: No need to shut down or restart
your computer when adding or removing a USB de-
vice. Plug it in and its ready.
Automatic configuration: Once your device is con-
nected, your computer recognizes the device and
configures the software (Windows XP and 2000).
Daisy-Chaining: with USB ports on your computer,
you can connect up to 127 peripherals using hubs.
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Easy Installation: One standardized port and plug
combination makes it simple to connect.
Will Hi-Speed USB .0 Devices Work on
USB . Hubs And Vice Versa?
You can use your Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices with
USB 1.1 hubs, but the peripherals will be limited to
USB 1.1 performance levels.
For more information about the USB interface,
please visit:
www.lacie.com/technologies
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