USB 2.0 Features

The Solaris 9 4/04 release includes the following USB 2.0 features, available for both x86 and SPARC platforms:

• Better Performance – Increased data throughput for devices that are attached to USB 2.0 controllers, up to 40 times faster than USB 1.1 devices

  You can particularly benefit from the high-speed USB protocol when accessing high-speed mass storage devices, such as DVDs and hard drives.

• Compatibility – Backward compatibility with 1.0 and 1.1 devices and drivers so that you can use the same cables, connectors, and software interfaces

For a description of USB devices and terminology, see Overview of USB Devices in System Administration Guide: Devices and File Systems.