Highlights
  • FWBU2-IDE11A support one IDE (ATA/ATAPI) device.
Introduction

FWBU2-IDE11A is a FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) & USB 2.0 ComBo to IDE (ATA/ATAPI) bridge board featuring Oxford OXFW912 FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) to IDE Bridge Controller and Ali M5621 USB 2.0 to IDE Bridge Controller.

FWBU2-IDE11A is ideally suited for tailgate interface applications for removable-media drives CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, tape drive, and hard disk drive. It allows IDE drive (Master or Slave) to be connected to USB 2.0 or FireWire (IEEE 1394) serial bus in a plug-and-play fashion.

FWBU2-IDE11A allows users to easily hot-swap IDE drive without interrupting the current operation. FWBU2-IDE11A provides the perfect solution for data backup and transferring of data between computers using IDE (ATA/ATAPI) devices.

Technical Specifications

FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) & USB 2.0 ComBo to IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Bridge Board:

  • USB 2.0 and FireWire (IEEE 1394) arbitration: Auto-Switch by detecting USB bus power.
  • DC Power Connector: with mini 4-pin Floppy Disk Drive power connector
  • IDE (ATA/ATAPI) Interface: Male IDC 2X20 Connector
  • Both ATA and ATAPI devices are supported using the same firmware.
  • USB 2.0 Interface: One USB mini B-Type connector
  • USB Bus Transfer Rate: High Speed (480 Mbit) or Full Speed (12 Mbit)
  • USB Bus Power: Self Powered Mode Operation
  • FireWire Bus Power: Self Powered Mode Operation
  • FireWire ports: Two Bilingual and One FireWire
  • 1394b PHY: Ti's TSB81BA3 IEEE 1394b 800Mbps PHY
  • 1394 Bus Transfer Rate: S100/S200/S400/S800 Mbps
  • Power indicator LED and HDD Access LED
  • USB 2.0 to ATA Native Bridge Controller: Ali M5621
  • FireWire 800 (IEEE-1394b) to ATA Native Bridge Controller: Oxford OXFW912
  • Complies with T13's ATA/ATAPI-6 Draft Specification:
    • PIO Mode 0 ~ 4
    • Multiword DMA Mode 0 ~ 2
    • Ultra DMA Mode 0 ~ 4
    • Ultra DMA Mode 5,6 (FireWire only)
    • Supports 48-bit addressing for large hard drives (>128GB).
  • Form Factor: SCSI I 50pin Low Density Centronics Connector Form Factor. (Fit to most standard SCSI enclosure.)
Physical Dimensions
  • 8.45cm (W) x 4.96cm (H) x 2.00cm(D)
Hardware Requirements
  • Desktop PC: with either a built-in FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) controller or a FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) to PCI Host Adapter equipped with a external FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) port.
  • Desktop PC: with either a built-in USB (1.0 or 2.0) controller or an USB (1.0 or 2.0) to PCI Host Adapter equipped with a external USB port.
  • Laptop PC: with either a built-in FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) controller or a FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) to CardBus PC Card equipped with a external FireWire800 (IEEE 1394b) port.
  • Laptop PC: with either a built-in USB (1.0 or 2.0) controller or an USB (1.0 or 2.0) to CardBus PC Card equipped with a external USB port.
Operating System Requirements
  • Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/7; MacOS 9.1 or higher; Linux
  • Driver Requirements
    • USB:
      • No driver installation for Windows ME, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7, Mac OS and Linux.
      • Driver available for Window 98 SE
    • FireWire:
      • No driver installation for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003, 7, Mac OS and Linux
Kit includes

Kit 1

  • FWBU2-IDE11A Bridge Board
  • Ultra DMA100 Cable 18 inch for two devices (Master & Slave)
  • Y-Shape DC Power Cable (Red, Black, Black, Yellow)
  • Installation Guide

Kit 2

  • FWBU2-IDE11A Bridge Board
  • Ultra DMA100 Cable 18 inch for two devices (Master & Slave)
  • FireWire 6pin-to-6pin Cable (1.0m length)
  • FireWire 800 Bilingual-to-Bilingual Cable (1.0m length)
  • A-to-mini B type USB 2.0 Cable (1.0m length)
  • Y-Shape DC Power Cable (Red, Black, Black, Yellow)
  • Installation Guide