FlashPoint ShareDrives and
Multi-Port USB Hubs
FlashPoint
ShareDrives are not compatible with USB multi-port
hubs. FlashPoint ShareDrives should only be connected
directly to a USB port on a laptop or desktop computer.
If you use a USB multi-port hub you can create a
power problem with your computer which will cause
it to reboot. This is a normal case when a multi-port
USB Hubs is used between the PC and the FlashPoint
ShareDrive. This is caused because of incompatibility
with power. The FlashPoint ShareDrive is equipped
with a Li-ion battery, and the battery is charged
by USB port; therefore it is necessary for the USB
port to provide standard power current (500MA, 5V)
to the FlashPoint. As for the multi-port Hub, it
will offer only bus power (100mA, 5V) on each port
unless there is an extra power adaptor on the Hub.
Once the power source from the USB hub is not sufficient
for the FlashPoint ShareDrive, the hub will be crashed
and this will cause your PC to reboot.
FlashPoint ShareDrives must be directly attached
to your PC's USB port. The power current for the
FlashPoint to charge the Li-ion battery, requires
the direct connection to the USB port for proper
operation.
