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On-bus power up to 45 W
Some FireWire devices do not need to be plugged into an outlet; they
can get their power via the FireWire cable.
Plug & Play
You do not need to install drivers, assign unique ID numbers, or con-
nect terminators.
Hot-swappable
Devices can be added and removed while the computer is running.
Also, you can turn off the device when not needed.
About USB 2.0
USB (Universal Serial Bus) quickly became the standard for low-band-
width computer peripherals, such as printers, scanners, and digital
cameras. The second generation (USB 2.0) is up to 40 times faster,
making it suitable for devices––such as external hard drives––that
require large data throughput.
Data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps
Data transfer rates can vary depending on a number of factors,
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