Acomdata.com RPDOCKU2FA User Manual
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Before you turn off the DockPod, be sure to dismount all modules.
Q: Do I need to use both the USB 2.0 and FireWire interfaces of
my DockPod in order for it to work?
A: No, you can use only one interface if you so choose. DockPod
comes with both interfaces to accommodate both USB 2.0 users
and FireWire users.
Q: Can I connect DockPod to a USB or FireWire expansion card?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I connect my DockPod to more than one computer at the
same time?
A: Yes, actually you can. It is possible to connect the USB 2.0 inter-
face to one computer and the FireWire interface to another comput-
er. Any USB 2.0 RocketPod modules in your stack will be recognized
by one computer and only that computer; the FireWire modules in
the same stack will be recognized by the other computer and only
that other computer. You cannot use a RocketPod module on two
computers simultaneously. (The up-coming NASPod will allow you to
make your DrivePod(s) accessible to multiple users over an Ethernet
network.) If you connect the DockPod to a computer or hub that only
supports USB 1.x, any stacked on USB 2.0 RocketPod modules will
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