LaCie 301200u User Guide
LaCie Hard Disk
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Introduction
User Manual
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FireWire 400, also known as IEEE 1394, is a high-speed serial
input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a
computer or to each other.
input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a
computer or to each other.
FireWire Cables
Your LaCie hard disk is shipped with a FireWire 400 cable.
FireWire 400 Cable Ends
FireWire Benefits
Hot-pluggable: devices can be added and removed
while the bus is active.
while the bus is active.
Isochronous data delivery: no dropped frames – FireWire
supports real-time data delivery.
supports real-time data delivery.
Flexible: up to 63 devices can be connected on a single
bus.
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1.4.2. FireWire 400 Cables and Connectors