Introduction, FireWire 1394dock Features

1-1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit. The FireWire 1394dock is an external 1394 interface adapter which is designed to enable hot-swap,plug-and-playoperationofEnhancedIDEorATA/ATAPIdevicesthrough the1394interfaceonanyFireWire1394-equippedcomputer.TheFireWire1394dock’s 50-pin connector is designed for use with external devices using the same connector type (such as CD-ROM) and the Mobile Rack drive case, which provides the perfect solution for data backup and transporting of data between computers using hard disk drives, zip drives, LS-120 drives, MO drives, tape drives, digital film readers and more.

The FireWire 1394dock connects to any notebook, iMac, iBOOK, G3/G4, Net-PC, Micro ATX PC, LCD panel PC, Mac and PC desktop computer equipped with a FireWire 1394 port. The 1394dock allows you to easily hot-swap various types of drives mounted in the Mobile Rack without interrupting the current operation.

This manual will guide you through the hardware installation of the following FireWire 1394dock models:

Model VP-8059FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit with Mobile Rack (VP-10LSF)

Model VP-8059LFireWire 1394dock Docking Kit (without Mobile Rack)

1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features

•Enables hot-swap Plug-and-Play operation of Enhanced IDE, ATA and ATAPI devices with computers using the FireWire 1394 interface

•Provides two FireWire IEEE 1394 interface ports

•High performance embedded processor to reduce firmware overhead dual (ping-pong) buffer to minimize bus latency

•Intelligent interface uses no host CPU resources to control/monitor time-consuming drive phases other than data transfer

•Complies with the Mass Storage Specification issued by the FireWire 1394 committee, which ensures embedded Mac OS and Windows 98/2000 driver support for Plug-and-Play without additional driver installation

•Proprietary Windows driver supports most devices

•Universal firmware supports all devices, automatic detection for ATA or ATAPI protocol

•The interface adapter is supplied as a standard OEM board for internal mounting

•Perfect for adding/sharing external storage devices between computers using the FireWire 1394 interface

•Actual data rate may vary depending on bus utilization and device response time

FireWire 1394dock Installation Manual