Western Digital WD5000D032 Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

Choosing an Interface My Book Pro Edition is equipped with three interfaces: 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 not backward-compatible with FireWire 400. 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. Note: If you connect to a USB 1.1 device, data is transferred at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s). Kensington Security Slot For drive security, My Book Pro Edition 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. - 3 -