is it backward compatible, that is will it work with usb 2 ports ?
1577381
The best response is to get your answer from the seller or manufacturer for your question. I am a customer myself not a techy person. Sorry, if I could not answer your question.
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! :-)
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.
1993864
I know it's backward compatible with 2.0 (just won't get the high speed transfer), and I'm pretty sure it's compatible with 1.1 since this is what their website states for requirements:"Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)"
2043545
Hi, I have used it with a USB 2 port on a Vista OS old Compaq, so it should be ok :-)
710962
Yes. In the product description the manufacturer says that it is backwards compatible with most USB peripherals. That means it supports older hardware running on older usb technology. The manufacturer also explains that the power through-put is higher too. So, while not testing it, I think you will be fine. Plus you will have a cable capable of transferring data at really high speeds.
1063720
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 so in theory it should still work. I can't speak from experience though so I'm not 100% sure it will work.
2100801
Yes, it's backward compatible with USB 2.0. It has software for PC, we use with Macs so I did not try it out. With Mac, it is plug-and-play (no software needed).
718438
NO, USB 2 only. The only reason USB 3 is mentioned is that it will work in a USB 3 port, but it will be USB 2 speed.
1509227
all USB 2.0 are backward compatible. I,am running a 20 year old HP 4+ thru one. What ever device you are running will have to be installed on the USB port you are using. If you move to a different port you have to reinstall it.
1764162
Yes it will work with USB2. Obviously, the read and write speeds will be greatly reduced as USB2 is MUCH slower then USB3.
170373
works with any windows product that supports USB 2 or 3 ports. I have mine (2 of them) hooked up with a USB 3 and they are great. Like all USB 3 products they are backward compatible with USB 2 porting.
2265526
Yes! that is exactly what I did, but you will only get USB 2.0 speeds I haven't had any problems with mine.
36842
USB 3 is backward compatible with USB 2. You just won't see the speed benefit of USB 3
1760977
It will work in the USB 2.0 port, but at the slower speed. That is what I am doing and it is fine.
1039495
Yes. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0#Architecture_and_features
380558
If by backwards compatible you mean works with USB 2.0 as well as 3.0, then yes.