is it backwards compatible with usb2
848490
I connected the drive on my 7-year-old DELL laptop (with USB 2.0) and initially it didn't work, but I assumed it was because of the OS, Windows Vista: apparently the manufacturer doesn't warn you that it only works with Windows XP, 7 and 8 (as stated on the box). I tried everything, and nothing worked; finally, just casually after giving up, I tried connecting the drive with the cable of my previous one, a 2-year-old 1 TB Western Digital, and it worked, and it is still doing fine. So I would say yes, it's compatible with USB 2.0, but I'm not sure what really happened here.
1170260
Yes, we are currently using it with USB 2.0 and are very pleased with this product.
612074
Sorry, I don't know. If you searched your model number and determined if it had a USB 3.0 port, you'd know since it will not work as fast with a 2.0 port.
285256
Yes, all USB3.0 flash drives are backwards compatible with 2,0 USB slots. Just with the slower speed.
1997445
No, It needs to use USB3.0 for the speed, it will not work in a USB 2.0 port.
463226
Yep. Works fine on mine at least. To my knowledge, USB is always backwards compatible, you may just run into speed limitations on some devices. This thing doesn't come anywhere close to needing all the speed of even 2.0, so there's really no difference.
1916657
It works fine with USB 2.0... I've got three of these enclosures and all of them have been used successfully while plugged into a USB 2.0 interface.
356336
Yes. USB 2.0 devices work in USB 3.0 ports - they just aren't making full use of the fast transfer rate.
621342
i can't say because I've only used it with Thunderbolt. However, if I had to guess, I'd guess that it would work with USB 2.0.
1209359
Yes, it is usb 3.0 which is backwards compatible to usb 2.0. It's a well built cable.
1068855
Yes but use caution. Recommend you go to the future - but not too far as to lose backward compatibility. Travel to the past is limited to the invention of USB 2.0. Unless you want to stay there.
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. :-)
976971
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, so any USB 2.0 will work in it. I don't see any reason why this setup shouldn't work. Hope this helps.
2271720
Check your Owners Manuel. If it accepts USB 2.0 or later it should work fine.
1971102
Yes, it is backward compatible with 2.0 but is required for 3.0. I actually just ordered one from Amazon. Just search for USB 3.0 extension cable. There are several but go for the most stars for the fewest bucks...it's a cable, not a motorcycle! :-)
1013798
To answer your question...yes, USB is backwards compatible. However, given the context of your question that is irrelevant. The hard drive does not dictate the USB version (or corresponding transfer speed) - that is dependent on the USB Controller (built-into the external enclosure)....an "older" SATA drive could be mounted into a USB 3 enclosure and a brand new drive could also be mounted in a USB 1 enclosure. You really just need to make sure the drive you are mounting uses the same connector as the enclosure (e.g. PATA or SATA). HTH
771843
Yes, I use it for both USB 3 and 2 and it works fine. But it is a lot slower with 2.0.