CABLES AND CONNECTORS
USB 2.0
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each other. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the second-to-latest implementation of this standard, and it provides the necessary bandwidth and data transfer rates to support high speed devices such as hard drives, CD/DVD drives and digital cameras.
LaCie products are shipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer performance when connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port. The cable will also work when connected to a USB 1.1 port, but performance will be limited to USB 1.1 transfer rates.
| Connector Face (to computer) | Cable End (to computer) | Cable End (to product) | Connector Face (to product) |
|---|---|---|---|
| [USB-A slot - standard rectangular] | [USB-A plug - standard rectangular] | [USB-B plug - squarish] | [USB-B slot - squarish] |
USB-Y CABLE
In the event that the USB bus on your computer does not provide the necessary power to operate your mobile LaCie hard disk, you can connect a USB-Y cable to the drive and to your computer's USB 2.0 ports to ensure adequate power. If a USB-Y cable is not included in the packaging, you can purchase one from www.lacie.com/accessories/.
| Connector Face (to Computer) | Cable End (to Computer) | Cable End (to Hard Drive) | Connector Face (to Hard Drive) |
|---|---|---|---|
| [USB-A slot - standard rectangular] | [USB-A plug - standard rectangular, for Power] [USB-A plug - standard rectangular, for Data] | [USB Mini-B plug - trapezoidal] | [USB Mini-B slot - trapezoidal] |
Diagram Description: A laptop is shown with a close-up view of a USB port. A USB-Y cable is depicted connecting its dual USB-A plugs (labeled 'Power' and 'Data') to two USB ports on the computer, and its single Mini-B plug to a LaCie hard drive (implied).
Connection Instructions:
- Attach the single connector end of the USB-Y cable to the back of your LaCie drive.
- Attach the double connector end of the USB-Y cable to two USB ports on your computer.
