is this compatable to usb 2?
1414505
The included cable lets me hook either to my old computer (usb 2.0) & to my new laptop (usb 3.0). I assume there is some cost in performance but I use it for storage and it works to my expectations.
1414506
Yes, it will work you just need to make sure it's plugged in all the way, simply put you don't want to have any pressure on it like plugging it into your desktop tower and let it hang. As long as its supported its fine.
1414507
Yes, it will work you just need to make sure it's plugged in all the way,simply put you don't want to have any pressure on it likeplugging it into your desktop tower and let it hang. As long as its supported its fine.
1997445
No, It needs to use USB3.0 for the speed, it will not work in a USB 2.0 port.
2177425
If you just read down further on the Amazon page on the listing for this item you would see the answer to your question: "....still compatible with--USB 2.0 technology...." A lot of times the answer you seek is right in front of you if you take a few moments to find it. :-)
1686386
Of course. USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0, however, it will run at USB 2.0 speeds...
27133
Yes! I'm using mine with USB 2. The cord supplied with the drive works with either USB 2 or 3.
2227065
Either of the 2 ports will recognize USB 3.0 - however, they are limited to only run at 2.0 speeds. So while compatible, they are not optimized.
1486115
I believe it should. The USB is backwards compatible. It will work in any USB 2 as well. It will just be slower.
1312678
It is USB 3.0 & 2.0 compatible and since you are supplying and formatting the drives it should work just fine.
1156100
I believe it works with USB 2.0. It is a great writer for the money and I use it a great deal to archive many things to help remove big data from my drives.
1170260
Yes, we are currently using it with USB 2.0 and are very pleased with this product.
2177424
If you just read down further on the Amazon page on the listing for this item you would see the answer to your question: "....still compatible with--USB 2.0 technology...."A lot of times the answer you seek is right in front of you if you take a few moments to find it. :-)
2177423
Yes, it should work with your USB 2.0 ports. As long as it can pull enough power (sometimes front USB ports don't work as well as the rear ones)
2220093
I can not say definitively yes or no, but if it is USB 2.0 then it should work w/o any issues.
621341
Yes, it is USB 2.0 compatible. However, data transfer rate will be much slower than with Thunderbolt or USB 3. If you are using it strictly with USB 2.0, there are cheaper alternatives.
1111980
Mine came ready for usb2 but I recently bought a kit composed of a new base and cable to make it usb3 compatible.
1154131
All the usb port are usb2 but you can connect a usb3 external drive on this device.
969848
Yes. It is actually rated for USB 3.0. USB 2.0 is only a data transfer rate. 2.0 can transfer 480 Mbits/sec. USB 3.0 (which is what this is rated for) transfers up to 5 Gbits/sec!