MY BOOK STUDIO EDITION II
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 6
Interfaces
FireWire – This device is equipped with two FireWire 800 interfaces.
FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s and is backward-
compatible with FireWire 400 using a special adapter such as the FireWire 800 to
400 cable included in this kit. Connection to a FireWire 400 device transfers data at
FireWire 400 speed (up to 400 Mb/s).
USB – The industry standard interface for most Windows-based computers.
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. Connection to a USB 1.1 device transfers data
at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).
eSATA - Up to 3 Gb/s data transfers. To use this interface, an eSATA PCI card or
eSATA motherboard port must be present on the host computer.
Kensington Security Slot
For drive security, this device 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.
LED
Power button
FireWire
eSATA
USB
Kensington®
Security Slot