States that it is usb 2.0 compatible. How? Do I need a different cable?
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The product does not support legacy IDE drives. It does not have an adapter for the IDE ribbon cable or the input power requirements. If you are going to use this product for a drive from a lap-top you should be fine. If you are going to use this device for the drive in a legacy desk-top computer this may not be the product for you; it was not the product for me. To retrieve the data from my legacy IDE Drives, I used a friends "USB2.0 to IDE & SATA Cable with Power" that he purchased from Amazon previously.
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Yes. It says in the description USB 2.0 compatible. Data transfer will be slower than USB 3.0 though
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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.
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I plugged mine into a 2.0 computer. The drive allows for a 3.0 connection, but works with a 2.0.
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all USB 3.0 slots are backwards compatible with 2.0 it's not a matter of the card
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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.
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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).
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It will work in the USB 2.0 port, but at the slower speed. That is what I am doing and it is fine.
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No, It needs to use USB3.0 for the speed, it will not work in a USB 2.0 port.
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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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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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Are you getting any USB 3.0 devices recognized as 3.0? If not, then you may need to ensure you have the correct USB drivers installed.
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I only have usb 2.0 on the computer I upgraded and it worked fine. most (maybe all) devices that work with usb 3.0 will also work with 2.0.
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Hi Con! This is a standard USB 2.0 cable. It is best to contact TP Link if this cable can supply enough power for that specific device.
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Yes Tracy, it comes with a cable with a standard USB type A male on one end (the one that connects to your computer) to a USB Micro type B (the one that plugs into the drive) these are all standard cable/connections, for the USB 3.0 specification and fully compatible with USB 2.0, these are not proprietary connectors, I actually ordered an extra cable just in case mine goes bad or I loose it, so don't worry, you're set to go right out of the box.Thank you for your question, and have a great day!
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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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It has been my understanding there is no compatibility issues with USB devises going from 2.0 to 3.0. With that being said all my USB hubs are 2.0, so I have no way of verifying. Wish I could be a greater help.