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Overview

HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card

 
Models
HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card EM718AA
Introduction

Read and write files from your computer to different types of media. Files can be copied, edited, and stored, and can be transferred at speeds of up to 480Mbps - 40 times faster than with USB 1.1 media readers.

The HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI card features 4 dedicated slots to accommodate 16 types of media as well as pass through USB 2.0 port. A PCI USB 2.0 Card is included to achieve USB 2.0 speed with 2 internal 2x5 USB connectors.

The HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card can be easily installed into your HP Business Desktop by fitting it into a 5.25" bay. The drive also fits into a 3.5" bay by taking off the bracket.

Key Benefits
  • Reads/Writes up to 16 different industry standard media types
  • Uses USB 2.0 (480Mbps – 40 times faster than USB 1.1) speeds to provide superior performance to transfer pictures, music, video and data between flash memory cards and your computer
  • Additional USB port to allow ease of use from the directly from the front of your PC
  • Fits conveniently in the 3.5" drive bay or in the 5.25" drive bay
  • Allows USB 2.0 performance via the pass through USB port with the USB 2.0 PCI card if the system does not have a USB 2.0 available internal connection
  • Convenience for ½ height bracket as well as the default full height bracket for your USB 2.0 PCI card
  • Allows support for the following 16 media types: CompactFlash Type I /II, Microdrive, Smart Media, MultiMediaCard(MMC), Reduced Size MultiMediaCard(RS MMC), MultiMediaCard 4.0(MMC Plus, including MMC Plus SC), Reduced Size MultiMediaCard 4.0 (MMC Mobile, including MMC Mobile HC), Secure Digital Card(SD, including HC-SD), miniSD (including HC-Mini SD), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Duo(MS Duo), Memory Stick PRO(MS PRO), Memory Stick PRO Duo(MS PRO Duo), xD-Picture Card
Compatibility

The HP 16-in-1 Media Card Reader with PCI Card is compatible with all HP Compaq Business Desktops (except ultra-slim desktops, and dc5000, dx6100 and dx6120 series PCs).

NOTE: Not all models are available in all regions.
Service and Support
Your Option Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP-branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service either for the HP Option Limited Warranty Period or the remaining Limited Warranty Period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer but not to exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased the HP Option.
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions 5.7 x 5.86 x 1.68 in (145 x 148.9 x 42.7 mm)
Weight 4 lbs (1.81 kg)
USB Interface USB 2.0 High-speed device
Advance protocol support

Supports hardware ECC (Error Correction Code) function

  • Supports hardware CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) function
  • Supports MS 4-bit parallel transfer mode
  • Supports MS-PRO 4-bit parallel transfer mode
  • Supports SD 4-bit parallel transfer mode
  • Supports high-speed 50Mhz SD 4-bit card (version 1.1)
  • Support high-speed 52Mhz MMC 8-bit card (version 4.x)
Supported media type with card adapter
  • MicroSD (T-Flash, including MicroSD HC)
  • Memory Stick Micro
  • MS Micro (M2)
Mechanical  
Environmental Operational Environmental Extremes Test Parameters/Conditions – Power applied, unit operating on system ±5%
nominal supply voltage.
10°C 10% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
10°C 90% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
20°C 90% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
30°C 90% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
40°C 90% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
50°C 90% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
50°C 10% R.H. ≥ 24 hours
Storage Environmental Extremes Test Parameters/Conditions
60°C @ 80% R.H. for 96 hours
-30°C @ 20% R.H. for 48 hours
No power applied
Delta °C < 1.0°C/min
Delta % R.H. < 1.5% R.H./min
Operating system support

Windows Vista Business 64*, Windows Vista Business 32*, Windows Vista Home Basic 32*, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home 32*. No driver is required for this device. Native support is provided by the operating system.

* Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. For Windows Vista system requirements, visit http://www.windowsvista.com/systemrequirements.
Approvals

USB-IF, WHQL, Compliant with USB Mass Storage Class Bulk only Transport Specification Rev. 1.0, Compliant Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide V. 1.2
FCC, CE, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, MIC, cUL, TUV-T
Kit contents Media reader in 5.25" bracket with USB cable attached, PCI card with full height bracket attached, ½ height bracket for PCI card, Install Guide, IO & Security Software and Documentation CD

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