Western Digital My Book VelociRaptor Duo User Manual - Page 9
Thunderbolt Ports, Kensington® Security Slot, Registering Your Device, Handling Precautions
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MY BOOK VELOCIRAPTOR DUO USER MANUAL Thunderbolt Ports As shown in Figure 2 on page 4, the My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage device has two dual-channel Thunderbolt ports that provide a fast, flexible interface for: • Performance-Thunderbolt technology delivers unprecedented data transfer rates thanks to its revolutionary bidirectional I/O throughput. Each Thunderbolt port provides two bidirectional channels, each with theoretically up to 10 Gb/s of bandwidth. • Simplicity-Thunderbolt technology supports daisy chaining multiple devices through a single Thunderbolt connector so you can multitask at Thunderbolt technology speed without having to use a switch or hub. This reduces the hardware clutter and increases productivity. • Flexibility-Connect additional Thunderbolt technology-enabled external hard drives, media players, HD displays, media capture and editing systems and more through a single connector. Note: Your My Book VelociRaptor Duo device must be connected to a Mac computer that supports Thunderbolt technology. For information about cables that support Thunderbolt technology, visit http://support.wdc.com. Kensington® Security Slot For physical device security, the Kensington security slot accepts a standard Kensington security cable (sold separately). For more information about the Kensington security slot and available products, visit http://www.kensington.com. Registering Your Device Always register your My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage device to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your device using the WD Drive Utilities software, as described in "Registering the Device" on page 18. Another way is to register online at http://register.wdc.com. Handling Precautions WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Drives can be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Observe the following precautions when unpacking and using your external storage product: • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device during power on state. • Do not operate the device in any position other than the standing upright position. • Do not use this product as a portable device. • Do not place the device on carpeting. Make sure the device is on a clean, firm, and stable surface. • To allow proper ventilation, do not block any of the enclosure's air slots. ABOUT YOUR WD STORAGE DEVICE - 5