is it backwards compatible for usb 2.0? as in, im buying it for extra space on my raspberry pi pc and it only supports usb 2.0.
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Sorry to say I never used this unit - took forever to get - ordered and used apricorn with great success. Sorry I could not be more help
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No! A USB 2.0 port supplies only 500 milliamps of current at 5 volts. The closest notebook hard drive on the pile on my desk has a label stating that it requires 700 milliamps. This adapter will work much of the time, but when the drive needs a burst of current (as when spinning up the drive and moving the armature), the voltage will drop and you'll get an error. This is why USB 2.0 adapters for hard drives always come with their own power supplies.
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Hi Jason, yes it works fine on a 2.0 port (of course the IO rate is lower).
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USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3
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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. :-)
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I'm using the Plugable 2.0 version that the manufacturer suggested above, and it's working like a charm for me, for what it's worth. Might save a couple of bucks since the Pi can't use USB 3.0, and get the same outcome otherwise.
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It says 2.0, but most standard USB 3.0 built into laptops are usually backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
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Yes, it is. I am not aware of any compatibility issues regarding USB flash drives. If the USB port you connect it to is USB 2.0 or even 1.1, it will still work, just not at USB 3.0 speed.
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I use a USB 2.0 and it works perfectly fine. Unless you are backing up the library of congress, you will have no problems.
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It is backwards compatible. Performs fine - like a USB 2.0 drive when connected to an older port. Performs really well when connected to a 3.0 port.
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Yes, indeed, it is compatible with USB2.0. That's how I'm using it. (It says so in the 'Technical Details' in the description, but that's okay: I don't mind answering your question.)
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Some are and some are not. They usually indicate if a 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 on the package or description. This particular USB 3.0 works with 2.0 as well and it has been working just well for me.
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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.
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Sort: Most Helpful first | Newest first | Oldest first Showing 1-6 of 6 answers Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2. My husband is satisfy with this hub!
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These enclosures are indeed backwards compatible with USB 2.0 due to the fact that all USB 3.0 devices are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and vice versa.
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The Hard drive has dual functionality. It works for both usb 2.0 and 3.0. It just works more efficiently with 3.0.
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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.
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In 99.999% Of cases USB 3.0 is backwards compatible to 2.0. So its going to work... don't worry about it if it says 2.0 on any device out there. It will work.
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All USB3 devices are backwards compatible to USB 1, or USB 2. On USB 1 or USB 2 you will see reduced performance due to them being slower standards than USB 3.0