VIPowER VP-8059, VP-8059L User Manual

MODEL VP-8059
MODEL VP-8059L

FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit for use with

Mobile Rack Removable Docking Modules

with 3.5"/2.5" HDD or Optional zipT,,
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LS-120, MO, TR-4 Tape,

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Table of Contents

1-1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1

1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features ..................................... 2

1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility............................... 2

1-1.3 Power Requirements.................................................2

1-1.4 Unpacking Your FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit....... 2

2-1 Installation............................................................................ 3

2-1.1 Install Stand Set on Mobile Rack (Model VP-8059)... 3

2-1.2 Setting Up the FireWIre 1394dock for Operation ...... 4

3-1 Disconnecting the FireWire 1394dock ................................. 6

4-1 Accessories ......................................................................... 6

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3/01A

1-1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit. The
FireWire 1394dock is an external 1394 interface adapter which is designed to enable
hot-swap, plug-and-play operation of Enhanced IDE or ATA/ATAPI devices through
the 1394 interface on any FireWire 1394-equipped computer. The FireWire 1394dock’s
50-pin connector is designed for use with external devices using the same connector
type (such as CD-ROM) and the Mobile Rack drive case, which provides the perfect
solution for data backup and transporting of data between computers using hard disk
drives, zip drives, LS-120 drives, MO drives, tape drives, digital film readers and more.

The FireWire 1394dock connects to any notebook, iMac, iBOOK, G3/G4, Net-PC,
Micro ATX PC, LCD panel PC, Mac and PC desktop computer equipped with a
FireWire 1394 port. The 1394dock allows you to easily hot-swap various types of
drives mounted in the Mobile Rack without interrupting the current operation.

This manual will guide you through the hardware installation of the following
FireWire 1394dock models:

Model VP-8059 FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit

with Mobile Rack (VP-10LSF)

Model VP-8059L FireWire 1394dock Docking Kit (without Mobile Rack)

1-1.1 FireWire 1394dock Features

• Enables hot-swap Plug-and-Play operation of Enhanced IDE, ATA and
ATAPI devices with computers using the FireWire 1394 interface

• Provides two FireWire IEEE 1394 interface ports

• High performance embedded processor to reduce firmware overhead dual
(ping-pong) buffer to minimize bus latency

• Intelligent interface uses no host CPU resources to control/monitor
time-consuming drive phases other than data transfer

• Complies with the Mass Storage Specification issued by the FireWire 1394
committee, which ensures embedded Mac OS and Windows 98/2000
driver support for Plug-and-Play without additional driver installation

• Proprietary Windows driver supports most devices

• Universal firmware supports all devices, automatic detection for ATA
or ATAPI protocol

• The interface adapter is supplied as a standard OEM board for internal
mounting

• Perfect for adding/sharing external storage devices between computers
using the FireWire 1394 interface

• Actual data rate may vary depending on bus utilization and device
response time

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