LaCie 500GB USB3.0 HDD Guida Utente
LaCie Rugged USB 3.0
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Introduction
User Manual
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1.4. Cables and Connectors
USB 3.0
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral
devices to a computer or to each other. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the
latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher band-
width and new power management features.
devices to a computer or to each other. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the
latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher band-
width and new power management features.
Transfer rates can attain up to 4.8 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0’s
480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is theoretically up to ten times
faster than its predecessor (although less in practice). Additionally,
improved power management means peripherals will draw less
electricity when inactive.
480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0 is theoretically up to ten times
faster than its predecessor (although less in practice). Additionally,
improved power management means peripherals will draw less
electricity when inactive.
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to
ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a
compatible USB 3.0 port (
ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a
compatible USB 3.0 port (
). The cable will also work when
connected to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be
limited to their respective transfer rates.
limited to their respective transfer rates.
USB Power Cable
In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide the
necessary power to operate your LaCie hard disk, the included USB
power cable connects to an available USB port on your computer
(
necessary power to operate your LaCie hard disk, the included USB
power cable connects to an available USB port on your computer
(
).
The USB ports (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0) on your computer will help
provide power to your LaCie drive.
provide power to your LaCie drive.
1. Attach the small end of the USB power cable to the back of your
LaCie drive.
2. Attach the USB end of the USB power cable to an available USB
port on your computer.
Fig. 03 - USB 3.0 Cable Ends
Fig. 04 - USB Power Cable Ends