Western Digital My Book Pro Edition Quick Install Guide User Manual
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Choosing an Interface
My Book Pro Edition is equipped with three interfaces: FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0. Choose the best
interface depending on your system configuration.
FireWire 800
FireWire 800 has a maximum data transfer rate of 800 Mb/s. It is not backward-compatible with FireWire 400.
FireWire 400
FireWire 400 supports data transfer rates up to 400 Mb/s.
USB 2.0
For most PCs, the standard interface is USB. 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.
Note: If you connect to a USB 1.1 device, data is transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).
Kensington Security Slot
For drive security, My Book Pro Edition 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,
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