The Sonnet Tango 2.0 FireWire/USB 2.0 PCI combo adapter card enables you to connect the latest devices to your computer, and provides you with unparalleled flexibility in choosing peripherals.
Technical Notes:
(1) FireWire Target Disk Mode not supported on previous model number FWUSB2.
(2) Mac OS X 10 Version 10.4 supported on Power Mac G3 computers when used with appropriate third-party software. Please refer to software developer's website for complete compatibility and specification details. Sonnet does not endorse nor offer support for third-party software. For support issues, please refer software developer's support site.
(3) Deep Sleep not supported under Mac OS X Version 10.4 or 10.3.
    
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The Sonnet Tango™ 2.0 FireWire®/USB 2.0 PCI combo adapter card enables you to connect the latest devices to your computer, and provides you with unparalleled flexibility in choosing peripherals. Now you can expand your options to include DV camcorders, digital cameras, MP3 players, low-cost scanners and printers, high-speed drives, game controllers, PDAs, and more! And of course you can still use your existing USB 1.1 peripherals with the Tango 2.0. Add this powerful interface combo to your system and take advantage of the blazing speed of FireWire, and the economy of USB.
Easy Connections
The Tango 2.0 allows you to easily connect various FireWire and USB 2.0 devices, such as digital cameras and camcorders. Power is closely regulated throughout Tango 2.0, so devices drawing different, specific voltages on the FireWire and USB busses receive power at optimal levels at all times.
Faster Speeds
Take advantage of the latest peripheral devices with data transfer rates up to 400 Mbits/s for FireWire and 480 Mbits/s for USB 2.0.
Simple Installation
The Tango 2.0 easily installs into an available PCI slot of your computer and features hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection with automatic device configuration; no termination or device ID's required.
Key Benefits
- Simple way to add USB 2.0 ports (2 external + 1 internal) and FireWire(1) ports (2 external + 1 internal) to any compatible computer
- Easy installation—plug and play
- Supports all industry-standard FireWire 400 (a.k.a. i.LINK®, 1394a), and USB 1.1/2.0 peripherals
- Supports hot-swappable device connection—plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer
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Mac Compatibility
- Power Mac® G3 (Blue & White)(2) and Power Mac G4 (with PCI slots)
- Power Mac G5 (with PCI or PCI-X slots)
- Mac OS® X Version 10.5.2+, 10.4(3), or 10.3(3)
- Mac OS 9 (at USB 1.1 speed)
Windows Compatibility
- PC (with PCI slot)
- Windows® XP SP2
Technical Specifications
| Hardware |
| Warranty |
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| RoHS Complaint |
Yes |
| Bus Interface |
PCI |
| Peripherals Supported |
Supports all industry standard USB 1.1/2.0 and FireWire 400 peripherals |
| Cables Supported |
6-pin male FireWire 400 cables; USB cables with "A"-type connector |
| FireWire Support |
| Number of Ports |
2 external, 1 internal |
| Standard |
IEEE 1394A compliant |
| Data Transfer Rate |
100/200/400 Mbits/s |
| Number of Devices Supported |
Up to 63 (data only) |
| Hot Plug |
Supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection |
| USB Support |
| Number of Ports |
2 external, 1 internal |
| Standard |
USB Specification v. 1.0/1.1/2.0 compatible. Complies with OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) and EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) |
| Data Transfer Rate |
USB 2.0: 480 Mbits/s;
USB 1.1: 12 Mbits/s |
| Number of Devices Supported |
Up to 127 |
| Hot Plug |
Supports hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection |
| Target Disk Mode |
Supported(1) |
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Specifications subject to change without notice/
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