Choosing an Interface
My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with three interface types: FireWire 800,
FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. Choose the best interface depending on your system
configuration.
FireWire 800: FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. It is
backward-compatible with FireWire 400 using an optional adapter.
FireWire 400: FireWire 400 supports data transfer rates up to 400 Mb/s.
USB 2.0: For most PCs, the standard interface is USB. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with
USB 1.1. If you connect to a USB 1.1 device, data is transferred at USB 1.1 speed
(up to 1.1 Mb/s).
A
Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring)
B
Power Button
C
Power/Activity LED (outer ring)
Kensington
®
Security Slot
For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot,
which supports a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more
information on the Kensington Security Slot and available products, visit
www.kensington.com.
A
B B
C
MY BOOK PRO EDITION II
D
FireWire 400 Port
E
FireWire 800 Port (x2)
F
USB Port
G
Power Port
H
Kensington Security Slot
D
E
F
G
H
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