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LaCie Network Space 2 • DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Technical Information
User Manual page 49
5.1. Optimizing Data Transfers
Data transfers are the flow of data that accomplishes a task, usually
related to moving data from storage to computer RAM, or between
storage devices. With external drives, such as the Network Space 2
connected via USB cable, NOT Ethernet cable), the data is trans-
ferred from the drive to the computer via the USB interface. The data
is fed from the drive through the USB port on the drive, and passes
to the computer through the USB host-bus adapter interface.
USB
To utilize the enhanced Hi-Speed USB 2.0 performance, your com-
puter must be equipped with a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host bus adapter
card (either sold separately, or integrated by your computer’s manu-
facturer) and the appropriate drivers. These host bus adapter cards,
which include one or more USB ports, are shipped with special Hi-
Speed USB 2.0 drivers that enable the computer to control the card.
These drivers must be installed in order for USB 2.0 devices con-
nected to the port to work at their correct speeds.
Computers running Windows XP and Windows Vista automatically
manage Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices and drivers, while Windows 98
SE and Windows Me will require that drivers be installed before a
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device is attached.
Contact your LaCie reseller or LaCie Customer Support for informa-
tion about Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI or PC Cards, or visit our Web site:
www.lacie.com.
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