MULTIPLE DEVICE CONNECTION - 11
Multiple Device Connection
FireWire Connection Instructions & Limitations
FireWire devices can be connected in any combination of branching
and chaining, as long as no loops are formed. A FireWire bus can
support up to 16 consecutive cable hops of 4.5 meters (14.76 feet)
each. There are no SCSI-style ID numbers to set and no termination
requirements.
FireWire Connection Guidelines
Follow these guidelines for connecting FireWire devices to the
computer:
! Do not connect more than 63 devices at one time (including
computers). If possible, connect slower devices at the end of the
chain.
! Do not connect devices in such a way that any two devices have
more than 16 cables directly connected between them.
! Do not connect FireWire cables in a way that forms a ring of
devices.
! Unused FireWire connections should be left empty. There are no
terminators for FireWire connections.
! Connect devices that require power from the FireWire bus directly
to the computer or a FireWire hub.
! Do not unplug a FireWire device while it is being used. For
example, do not unplug a FireWire hard drive while copying files
onto it.
! If you have problems with digital video transfers, make certain
that no other FireWire devices are being used at the same time.
! If for any reason the application program cannot establish contact
with the FireWire external hard drive, the bus may be reset by
momentarily unplugging the FireWire cable from the drive and
replugging it.
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CAUTION
If these guidelines are
not followed correctly,
your computer and
other FireWire devices
may not operate
correctly.
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