Has anyone used this cable for data transfer? Is it USB3 (blue)?
1987574
This cable does not do anything when I first took it out of the package it fell apart it's not compatible with anything the worst cable I ever own it's useless I would advice you to not waist your time buying it
36842
USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3
355965
Mine came with what was described as a USB 3.0 cable. I don't have a USB 3.0 port, so I plugged it into one of my USB 2 ports, and it works just fine. I hope this is helpful to you.
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I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more reliably deliver a stable product. I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more... » Read More I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more reliably deliver a stable product. « Show Less
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This is an extension USB cable and it works with all USB 2.0 accessories cables except for USB 3.0. I have experience intermittent loss of connection messages when connected while using a USB 3.0 cables.
1032311
I did not try this but I doubt that it could work. The USBs are: USB3 with blue for data and the other one, USB2 only for power. You can use another power source instead and the you will use only the USB3 for data.
1682601
This is USB 2.It will work with USB 3.0. I do not see any improvement in performance.
1983875
Hi. This extension cable will still work with a USB 3.0, but the data transfer will be degraded to a USB 2.0 speed.
2064608
The connections are standard for portable drive like this. Male micro USB 3.0 and male A USB 3.0. Cable is over 3-4-feet long. It's fine for laptop/desk table ratio. Cable is black and thick enough to provide for reliable transfer rates, indeed as set out in product description.I usually buy an extra USB 3.0 cable. But for this drive I did not have to do that. It's been about two months since I've been using the drive and the cable. No issues so far. I'm mostly writing the data on it.
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I got about 300 MB/s, which is about half of the max speed but it was plenty fast. If you are connecting the USB 3 wire to an external USB 3 hard disk, and not doing hard disk intensive work on your main OS drive, I think you will get about the same rate of transfer speed while moving large files. Good luck!
1598219
I have never used the enclosure, but I think it is usb 2.0. The cable that comes with the enclosure has white plastic inside it, and all the usb 3.0 cables that I have seen have blue plastic inside the plug.
1836764
I have had no problems at all with the USB connection. The unit has been totally reliable. Mine is plugged into a USB 3 port.
880165
No, one cable transfer data but the other one is only for extra power, is a cable recomended for external units
1819758
the extra cable end is for USB 2.0. Note the USB 3.0 cable end is blue, the 2.0 is white.
216472
Yes it works as a charging cable and data transfer. I bought 3 and they work great.
166695
I use a PC, but it does support data transfer as well as charging. I have had the cable only a short time, but it is working just fine.
1364587
There are actually 4 "standard" USB connectors. Look it up in Wikipedia...This uses the 2nd most common std USB connector at one end and the "regular" one at the other end. Also, this is USB 3.0 so your cable should be specified to the suppert the much higher speed transfers. Good luck.