27" iMac Firewire Question

Hi Folks,
I recently got the 27inch i7 iMac. I use it for Music Production and just general internet surfing.
My question is - I current use a Firewire audio interface (M-Audio Profire 2626) and with only 1 Firewire connection on the iMac.
Is it possible to plug a Firewire external hard drive into the back of my audio device, In a daisy chain type connection
(eg - iMac TO Audio Interface TO External HD)
to store my audio files and have no latency issues?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated
BTD

Yes you can daisy chain them, the connection on your iMac is FW 800 so if your Profire only has FW 400 then you will need a cable like this. My suggestion would be to get an external HD that has 2 FW 800 ports (OWC Mercury, Lacie Quadra D2 or G-Tech) and you are set.
Regards,
Roger

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509

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