Can I connect an AcomData Drive to a USB or FireWire expansion card?
Yes, but you may need to update the software/firmware for the card. We recommend you check with the card’s manufacturer for the latest updates. Q: If I have both USB 2.0 and FireWire on my computer, which one should I use? A: For day-to-day hard drive use, USB 2.0 and FireWire will have comparable performance though FireWire will have a slight performance edge. If you plan to utilize your Drive for video editing, or some other application that requires a continuous stream of ordered data packets, you will definitely want to use the FireWire interface. If you want your Drive to be bus-powered rather than AC-powered, FireWire is the better option because only one FireWire port is needed on your computer, rather than two, as is the case if using the USB interface. Q: Can I use the USB 2.0 and FireWire connections at the same time? A: No. You can only use one connection at a time. Q.: My Drive has two FireWire ports. Why is this so, and which one should I use? A: There are two FireWire por
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