Western Digital My Book Pro Edition II User Manual - Manual (Page 7)

MY BOOK PRO EDITION II
USER MANUAL
ABOUT YOUR WD DRIVE – 4
Choosing an Interface
My Book Pro Edition II is equipped with three interface types: 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
backward-compatible with FireWire 400 using an optional adapter.
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. If you connect to a USB 1.1 device, data is transferred at USB 1.1 speed
(up to 1.1 Mb/s).
Kensington ® Security Slot
For drive security, My Book Pro Edition II 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, visit
www.kensington.com .
Capacity Gauge LED (inner ring) A
Power Button B
Power/Activity LED (outer ring) C
A
B
B
C
FireWire 400 Port D
FireWire 800 Port (x2) E
F
Power Port G
H
D
E
F
G
H
Kensington Security Slot
USB Port