Is this drive backward capable to USB 2.0 ?
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There are two Firewire 800 ports on my drive and one USB 3 port(designated SS USB)...I only use use Firewire so not sure about USB 3 to USB 2 compatibility. Great drive for Firewire.
265147
I am sure it must be. Actually I use Firewire so the question does not arise.
380558
If by backwards compatible you mean works with USB 2.0 as well as 3.0, then yes.
1590339
all USB 3.0 slots are backwards compatible with 2.0 it's not a matter of the card
1170260
Yes, we are currently using it with USB 2.0 and are very pleased with this product.
1669122
Yes, it works fine in USB 2.0 ports, usually faster than a 2.0 flash drive in the same port. You won't get the screaming speeds of a 3.0 flash drive in a 3.0 port, but it's definitely an improvement over the 2.0 flash drive.
210371
This box has both USB 2.0 and 3.0, so the 2.0 will work for sure, not so clear if the 2.0 can be replaced for the 3.0 or not?
1551324
USB 2.0 peripherals are backwards compatible with USB 3.0, so yes, it shouldn't be an issue.
36841
My similar drive (5TB) is also equipped for USB 3, but it works great on my 2.0 ports. I assume it could transfer faster on 3.0, but there's no incompatibility.
508481
I believe this drive is backwards compatible with USB 2. I have the same drives and had no trouble with using USB 2.
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The drive is USB 3.0 based, and also 2.0 compatible, but the software that is delivered with the drive is complete trash. Just use it as a "normal" external drive with Win8 or 7, and you will have no problems. The DVD that comes with the drive is currently being used to keep the birds out of my fruit trees.
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Yes, I've used it in USB 2.0 drives and it works fine, a bit faster than a USB 2.0 flash drive but of course not the speed of 3.0 if used in a 2.0 port. USB drives are generally backwards compatible with earlier USB standards.
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Yes, all USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. I thought my comp had 3.0 when I bought this, turns out I only have 2.0. Works great.
1312678
It is USB 3.0 & 2.0 compatible and since you are supplying and formatting the drives it should work just fine.
1229056
I plugged mine into a 2.0 computer. The drive allows for a 3.0 connection, but works with a 2.0.
241946
Might be, if you have Windows 7. Didn't work on mine. Transfer rate was exactly the same as usb 2.0.
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Sorry but the answer is no. There is no way to trick the USB 2.0 external HD electronics into believing that it's really a USB 3.0 HD. All the external cables and connections in the world will never turn a USB 2.0 design into USB 3. The internal USB designs are simply not the same.
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If it has a USB port.....It will work like a thumb drive does......You don't need 3.0 USB.....It's a bit slower with a 2.0 naturally.....