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USB ports do in general, but it's mostly the device you are plugging in that matters. So you have a USB hard drive, you can't just unplug it in some scenarios, you have to dismount it first, but this doesn't mean you have to dismount your usb mouse first before unplugging.
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What is special about a USB?
It allows to use USB hot-swappable devices, the data transfer is not that bad, and supports huge number of devices.
What is another name for USB?
Except for the definition, Universal Serial Bus, there is no other name for it. USB is just a hot swappable type of plug.
USB ports allow for devices to be plugged and unplugged with the power on This is ability is called devices?
Hot swappable
What does it mean to say that the USB is hot-swappable?
You don't have to power down the device or computer to un-plug or plug it in.
Are PC cards hot-swappable?
Yes, PC Cards are hot swappable.
What is a GBIC expansion port?
A GBIC is a hot-swappable input/output device that plugs into the Gigabit Ethernet port module, linking the module with a fiber-optic network.
Why is ubs put an improvement over serial parallel parts?
One of the major advantages of USB over Serial/Parallel ports is the increase of speed between the device and your computer. Also, USB devices can be chained together so one USB port can be used by many devices. Lastly, USB is considered "hot swappable" - therefore your computer can easily disconnect one device and discover a new one that you have plugged in.
Because USB devices are hot swappable its never a problem to plug or unplug a device while it is turned on?
I am guessing this is a true or false question, because that statement is FALSE
What laptop devices are hot-swappable?
Hot swappable means the same thing whether the computer is a laptop, desktop or server. It means that you can remove and replace a drive (hard drive or removable media) while the computer is running.
Why causes usb port to be hot?
Well, since your computer is working and it gets hot, the heat travels to the usb port and it gets hot. It's pretty simple. If you want it to cool it down just turn off your computer.
What are hot-swappable technologies?
A hot swappable device is one which can be attached or detached from a computer or other electronic device without having to reboot the computer.
How should a hot-swappable device normally be removed from laptop?
There is no correct or in correct way to do it. A hot-swappable device can be removed while running the computer. i.e. if u have a faulty harddrive that is hot-swappable you can quickly remove it and slap the other one on and continue working.
