The VS-8FW is a high-performance bi-directional hub/repeater for 6-pin FireWire® (IEEE 1394) signals. It increases the number of ports available and/or extend the distance of FireWire® cable runs.
Cascading Operation
- Multiple units can be cascaded to create a FireWire® system with up to 63 ports.
Range
- Doubles FireWire® cable range from 4.5m (14.75’) to 9m (29.5’). Multiple units can be cascaded to extend the range to up to 72m (236’).
Hot Swapping
- Supports plug and play.
Transfer Rates
- 100, 200, and 400Mbps.
ESD Protection
- Incorporates Kramer’s Spark-Guard Pro™ signal protection circuitry to help protect against EDS (electrostatic discharge) which can damage digital equipment.
Compact Kramer TOOLS™
- 3 units can be rack mounted side-by-side in a 1U rack space with the optional RK-3T rack adapter.
This product replaces the
VS-6FW
PORTS:
Eight 6-pin serial 1394 Ports.
TRANSFER RATE:
100/200/400Mbps.
STANDARDS:
IEEE 1394-1995, P1394a.
POWER SOURCE:
12V DC, 300mA.
DIMENSIONS:
12cm x 7.5cm x 2.5cm (4.7" x 2.95" x 0.98") W, D, H.
WEIGHT:
0.3kg (0.67lbs) approx.
ACCESSORIES:
Power supply, mounting bracket, one 6-pin to 6-pin connector cable.
 "VS-8FW-8-Port FireWire® Repeater/HUB")
