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Does FireWire support hot swapping?

By Angel Hume

Does FireWire support hot swapping?

The IEEE 1394 specification for FireWire states that FireWire devices should be ‘hot-pluggable’ (FireWire devices can be plugged in and out while the computer is on).

Can you hot plug Thunderbolt?

When any device is connected to the Thunderbolt port, the Device automatically connects to the thunderbolt and this is the reason the hotplug basically works. The Thunderbolt is always active as it keeps drawing the power.

Can you plug FireWire into Thunderbolt?

Easily connect your Thunderbolt-equipped Mac to a FireWire device with the Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer, giving you a FireWire 800 port that supplies up to 7W for bus-powered peripherals like hard drives and audio devices.

Can I connect a FireWire device to a USB port?

No, it is not possible to connect a FireWire interface to your computer’s USB port via a FireWire to USB adapter since this connection is not sufficient to run a FireWire audio interface.

Are Thunderbolt ports hot swappable?

USB and Thunderbolt are hot-swappable, meaning they can be plugged into their respective ports while the computer is powered up.

What is hot plug Thunderbolt?

Intel has said that one in particular — hot plugging, where devices can be connected while the computer is on — should be fixed in a forthcoming driver release, and that it hopes that other wrinkles should be ironed out before the board gets certified.

Can I just unplug my Scarlett 2i2?

No, not if you have a professional-level device. If it’s doing conversion at 192kHz it’s not a toy. It’s designed to be used. If you start unplugging things you have to plug ’em back in, and some audio programs are a little fussy.

Is it OK to leave my audio interface plugged in?

We suggest leaving them on during sessions but turning it off when the studio is not in use. They should always be the first thing you switch on and the last thing you switch off in your set up so as to avoid spikes going through the rest of the system whilst gear is turned on.

Does the MacBook have a FireWire port?

Prior to October 14, 2008 all MacBooks had Firewire. These dates may be determined by finding the serial number of the machine. MacBook Airs have never had Firewire, and were introduced January 15, 2008, except the ones from July 20, 2011 on, which have indirect access through Thunderbolt. Below you’ll find the two types of Firewire ports that have been on Macs, Firewire 400 also known as IEEE 1394a (just labelled Firewire), and Firewire 800 also known as IEEE 1394b.

How to open firewall ports on a Mac?

Find your router’s IP address. You’ll need your router’s IP address in order to access your router’s configuration page.

  • Go to your router’s settings page. Open your preferred browser and enter your router’s IP address into the browser’s address bar.
  • Enter your username and password.
  • Find the Port Forwarding section.
  • Open your preferred port.

    • How to check FireWire port and connection?

    See if it needs a separate audio drive for that specific piece of equipment.

  • Look under other devices that are listed.
  • Make sure your Firewire cable is plugged in all the way at both ends.
  • Try a different Firewire port.
  • Try a different Firewire cable.
  • Make sure the device you are connecting to the Firewire cable is powered on.

    • Does my computer have a FireWire port?

    USB or FireWire peripherals connect directly into ports on the computer, into a hub, or into an extra port on another USB or FireWire device. Windows Plug and Play technology automatically detects and installs most USB and FireWire devices. See the documentation for your computer to determine if it has USB 1.0, USB 1.1, or USB 2.0 ports.