What type of usb 3.0 port is the upstream? Is it regular USB or is it USB 3 A to B? I'm assuming it doesn't include a cable?
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It's a specialty cable that looks a lot like a regular USB cable but the uplink side that plugs into the docking station is slightly taller (i.e. like the cable for the Microsoft Surface)
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Mine is A to B. I can't remember for sure if it came with a cable. I don't think so.
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Mr Pearlman, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Connectors that connector on the back you're pointing at is a USB 3.0 Micro B connector. While it's new tech and not backward compatible with USB 2.0, it is a standard compliant USB cable produced by many manufacturers. It's not correct to call it proprietary.
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i dont know...its a standard usb on one side and a standard mini usb on the other side...if that helps.
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1,000 gigabytes in a terabyte. yes it comes with a USB 3.0 cable - will work in all usb ports: 1.0, 1.1., 1.2, 2.0, and 3.0
1384906
Sorry, its USB 3.0/2.0 only. The only way to get it on the network would be to connect to a computer and then create a share.
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Depends on the computer/laptop a lot of manufactures like to make the connection blue, or have a special symbol. If you look in your computer management->Universal Serial Bus controller you should see one listed as USB 3.0.
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it is 3.0 but it comes with a separate USB cable to provide power if your using USB 2.0, so in that case you will need 2 USB ports. BTW USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are the exact same connector, USB 3.0 just provides more power.
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There are two types of this device. One has with a 3 foot 3.0 USB cable and the other one doesn't have.
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It's a USB 3.0 put I would look for other options. SanDisk makes a great one. I just had my second one of these fail already... The first failed after 1 month, and the replacement lasted maybe 5-6 weeks. Extremely frustrated with the quality of the unit.
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I can't say with any certainty that the ports are all 2.0 or 3.0 or one of each. I have only one peripheral that is a USB 3.0 and it doesn't work with the router because the router will not recognize it as a back up disk. I can tell you that one port is black on the inside and the other is blue if that helps. My understanding is that blue represents USB 3.0. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Other reviews debated the same question.
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I got out the old box, but the "contents" were not listed. I think it came with a short USB3 cable, but I can't recall. These cables are quite cheep at MonoPrice.
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It's a USB 2.0 device that's compatible with USB 3.0. You will get USB 2.0 performance with either USB version.
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The provided cable is different, it goes from 30pin to USB type B, not type A. For more, see this: http://www.l-com.com/content/USB-Connector-Chart.html
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Not 100% sure. But I do know the transfer speed is less than 20mb/s. Very disappointing for a 3.0 USB
1643576
It's a standard 2.0 USB connection. The wording in the description is just funny. Any standard USB port will work.
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Mine came with a cable for the 3.0 header and one that just plugged into a spare port if you don't have the header. I didn't try it, but I assume that the USB cable just turns the device into a powered hub.
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I think there's one very important point that no one has mentioned: USB 3.0 provides 0.9 amps while USB 2.0 provides 0.5 amps. Keep that in mind. BTW, 3.5" always needs the power adapter; 2.5" USUALLY (not always) is not required.