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USB2.0 + IEEE 1394 Mass Storage Combo Enclosure Introduction
Durable and light weight plastic construction, the
Hi-Speed USB2.0 + 1394 Combo 3.5" Enclosure is
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The
Hi-Speed Combo 3.5" Enclosure
is designed following USB2.0 and IEEE 1394a standards.
It is the most sufficient interface
there has been to date. EHCI based 480 Mbps allows its users to enjoy
the speed. This enclosure holds and converts your hard
drive to a Firewire 1394 or USB 2.0 device
. It absolutely is an outstanding portable storage solution for graphic
artists, multimedia professionals and personal users.
This enclosure is fully
compatible with USB 2.0 and FireWire enabled Macintosh and PCs.
Simply connect your hard disks and install the driver if necessary
and you're all set!
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$89.98
Ships with all necessary hardware and cables |
USB2.0 + IEEE 1394 Mass Storage Combo Enclosure Features
Features
- Fully compatible with USB2.0 and IEEE 1394 standard.
- Bootable HDD drive supportive for Macintosh system
- Cross platform supportive
- Protective caps and pouch for easy carrying
- Fully backward compliance with USB 1.1 controller (port)
- Automatic configuration without ID selection or terminator
- LED's indicate power and activity
- Stackable design
- Light weight plastic case
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One USB 2.0 port and three ieee 1394 firewire ports (2
ports in back and 1 port in front) Has built in fan
and DC
receptacle for power. |
USB2.0 + IEEE 1394 Mass Storage Combo Enclosure Specifications
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Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate: EHCI based 480Mbits/s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compliant.
400Mbits/s IEEE 1394(FireWire) compliant.
- Bus Interface: 1 external auto speed selectable Type B USB port,
supports all USB speeds.
2 IEEE1394 ports
- Capacity: Large
Capacity 3.5" HDD compatible
- Power Supply: DC +5V/+12V
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Package Contents
- Durable
plastic Hi-Speed Combo 3.5" Enclosure
- Software
installation Disk with manual inside
- High
quality USB2.0 A-B Cable
- High
quality IEEE1394 cable
- External
power adapter and cord
- Mounting
brackets
- Mounting
screws
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All the hardware and cables needed to operate your new
enclosure are included.
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$89.98
Ships with all necessary
hardware and cables
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Hard Drive Mounting Process
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Using
the mounting brackets included in the USB2.0 + IEEE 1394
Mass Storage combo enclosure locate the mounting holes
on the bottom (circuit side) of your hard drive. Install
the brackets with the supplied mounting screws as shown
here to the left. Please refer to the user's
manual for
clarification. The Screws do not have to be torqued down,
just more than finger tight is sufficient. Remember to
use proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions when
working with electronics. Once the brackets are secured
to the
hard drive, you're ready to install it into the enclosure. |
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To remove
the top cover of the USB2.0 IEEE 1394 combo enclosure you'll
need to remove 4 screws. The 1st and 2nd screws located
on either side of the enclosure closest to the face plate
must be
removed,
these screws are recessed below the enclosure surface,
the 3rd and 4th screws are located in the back near the
fan and ports for the USB cable and the firewire cables.
Although there are 4 screws in the back of the enclosure,
only the top 2 need be removed leaving the bottom for mounting the
hard drive. The user's
manual shows the screw locations and disassembly of
the enclosure. |
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To properly
seat the hard drive into the USB2.0 IEEE 1394 combo enclosure
you'll need to slide the front plate out and back, this
will allow you to make the data cable and power connections
with minimal interference.
Make your data cable and power connections to the hard
drive. Once connected, slide the hard drive into place
by lining up the mounting holes in the brackets attached
to the hard drive with the mounting holes in the USB2.0
IEEE 1394 combo enclosure. Screw the supplied screws into
the enclosure taking care not to over tighten and strip
the mounting holes.
Once the hard drive is secured into place, the front plate
of the USB2.0 IEEE 1394 combo enclosure can be replaced
to start reassembling the enclosure. Please see the user's
manual for further instructions. |
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Shown
here to the left, the hard drive has been mounted to the
enclosure securely using
4 supplied mounting screws. The USB2.0 IEEE 1394 combo
enclosure can
now be reassembled for use. Shown to the right, the enclosure
has been reassembled with the hard drive mounted inside
and is ready to be used with the computer system. Once
all cables and power are connected the new hard drive must
be initialized to function on your system, this is normal
when adding any new mass storage device to a system. Please
view this simple video to learn how to initialize your
new hard drive. |
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$89.98
Ships with all necessary
hardware and cables
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USB2.0 + 1394 Firewire 3.5 inch Combo Enclosure Testimonial
I liked the feel of this enclosure, it is extremely
light weight and easy to work with. Installing the hard
drive was basically a two step process where you attach
the mounting brackets to the hard drive first, then the
hard drive with the brackets to the USB2.0 + 1394 mass
storage combo enclosure. Once the hard drive was mounted
into the enclosure it was pretty simple to reassemble
the enclosure so I could use it with the computer. I
tried both the USB2.0 and the IEEE 1394 connections,
both operated equally as well and equally as fast. Copying
a gig or two of data literally only took about 2 minutes
to complete and access time to the copied file on the
drive where the same as access my local drive.
I think you can really come to new terms with mass storage
using the USB2.0 + 1394 mass
storage combo enclosure. It allows you to have maximum
mobility and storage on demand whether it's in your office,
home
Recommended as a superb Mass Storage Solution for Designers,
IT and Multimedia Professionals, and the personal computer
user.
Bob Boisvert...Web Professional |
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