Connecting Multiple IEEE1394 Devices

The following describes how to connect multiple IEEE1394 devices including the CRW3200IX drive to the computer.

Connecting in a daisy-chain

This method is used to connect in series multiple IEEE1394 devices to one IEEE1394 port. Up to 17 IEEE1394 devices (including the host adapter) can be connected through one channel.

A single daisy-chain can contain up to 17 devices including the host adapter.

CRW3200IX

A maximum single cable length: 4.5 m

Connecting in a tree

This method is used to connect in branches multiple IEEE1394 devices through the device, host adapter for example, with more than two IEEE1394 ports. Up to 63 IEEE1394 devices (including the host adapter) can be connected.

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CRW3200IX

B

 

 

C

A maximum single

 

cable length: 4.5 m

 

 

•Each path (A-B, A-C, B-C) can contain up to 17 devices including the host adapter.

•An entire system can contain up to 63 devices including the host adapter.

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