D-Link today announced the availability of its first Universal Serial Bus (USB) product as part of its strategy to keep products simple to buy, use and manage for the SME market place. D-Link`s DU-A2 is the first 2-port USB PCI controller in the D-Link USB product range to be released in South Africa.
The DU-A2 allows connection of up to 2 USB peripherals, devices, or USB hubs to a Windows 95 OSR2 or Windows 98 PC.
Bertus Moller, D-Link country manager says, "The DU-A2 is targeted at users with older PCs that have no integrated USB support, and users with newer PCs who wish to add additional USB ports."
The DU-A2 is standards compliant for maximum compatibility and provides two type `A` downstream ports for connecting USB peripherals and USB hubs. Configured directly by the operating system, the DU-A2 operates in accordance with Intel`s UniversalHCI specification. Its 32-bit PCI architecture is compliant with PCI version 2.1.
"As a standard USB host controller, it directly interfaces between the USB bus and the operating system", explains Moller. The DU-A2 operates as the root USB hub to provide two downstream interfaces. It will accept USB data from any attached peripherals, hubs, or other devices in compliance with USB Specification version 1.1.
Supporting both low-speed 1.5Mbps devices and high-speed 12 Mbps devices, each port of the DU-A2 creates a bridge between the attached USB peripheral or USB hub and the host computer.
"The DU-A2 is not only easy to install, but it also provides up to 500mA of current to any attached USB peripheral, device or USB Hub. This function allows any bus-powered devices to operate without the need of an external power adapter", adds Moller.
"The DU-A2 is packaged with all necessary manuals and is a true plug and play device to ensure an easy and quick installation. Dealers are welcome to contact Charmaine Finniss at One Technology Group for more information on D-Link`s DU-A2 2-port USB PCI controller at (011) 254-2814 or via e-mail at charmainef@otg.co.za," concludes Moller.
Caption: D-Link`s DU-A2 2-port USB PCI controller
Standards: USB Specification version 1.1, PCI v2.1 compliant, OHCI, UHCI
Supplied Current: Up to 500mA bus-power supplied per port
Ports: Two downstream (USB Type A receptacles)
Wiring Topology
Tiered Star
Connectivity Rules: Five cascaded hubs maximum, 5m maximum between each hub, Up to 127 devices
System Requirements
IBM-PC Compatible (486DX-66 MHz or Faster CPU)
One available PCI slot, Windows95 OSR2, Windows 98, 16MB RAM
Ordering Information: DU-A2 (2 port PCI USB Controller)
Ordering Price: Please check with each contact window in OEM3, D-Link
Lead Time: 30 Days Per Order
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