Do the different colors of this cable have to be attached to a particular port - the laptop ports, or the external drive port?
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Greetings !! I have not installed or used this cable setup yet, but I bought it with the understanding that the two USB connectors on the 'Y' arm should each go into USB ports on the computer, in order to provide more currrent for whatever external device is ultimately attached to the single remaining USB. In my case, the plan was to power a late-model Canon LiDE flatbed scanner from my laptop; I read somewhere that the scanner could use the extra current, and that while it is possible to use the scanner with one (1) USB connector, two (2) power inputs would be better. That is all I can say for Now. All the best! Arnold Browne_Columbia Uiniv_NYC Greetings !! I have not installed or used this cable setup yet, but I bought it with the understanding that the two USB connectors on the 'Y' arm should each go into USB ports on the computer, in order to provide more currrent for whatever external device is ultimately attached to the single remaining USB. In my case, the plan was to power a late-model Canon LiDE flatbed scanner from my laptop; I read somewhere that the scanner could use the extra current, and that while it is possible to use the scanner with one (1) USB connector, two (2) power inputs would be better. That is all I can say... » Read More Greetings !! I have not installed or used this cable setup yet, but I bought it with the understanding that the two USB connectors on the 'Y' arm should each go into USB ports on the computer, in order to provide more currrent for whatever external device is ultimately attached to the single remaining USB. In my case, the plan was to power a late-model Canon LiDE flatbed scanner from my laptop; I read somewhere that the scanner could use the extra current, and that while it is possible to use the scanner with one (1) USB connector, two (2) power inputs would be better. That is all I can say for Now. All the best! Arnold Browne_Columbia Uiniv_NYC « Show Less
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They don't have to be. The two black connectors are power and data, the white connector is power only. The purpose of this cable is to power a device that exceeds the limit for a single USB 2 port. Note that USB 3 ports have more power and shouldn't need a Y cable. It is possible to plug the white plug into a separate USB power adapter. This is chancy because it is possible for the power to feed back into the device the black plug is attached to and damage it. For some devices this is the only way to solve a power issue.
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I think so. However, I couldn't get it to work with my specific devices in ANY configuration. It turned out that it was my external drive that was the issue, so I can't blame the cable.
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One of the cables (light gray) is just for power and the other (black) is for data and power. The whole purpose is to increase the amount of power available to an external device to function properly. If you plug both cables into ports that have shared power then this product will not provide you any benefit. You will want to make sure the ports you plug into are completely discrete and that the black cable is plugged in to the data path. On some devices two ports that are right next to each other will share power.
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If you're using this cable for an external hard drive it doesn't matter. However, the answer to your question is, yes, they are different. The black end is data and power, the white end is power only. There is marking embedded in the black and white plastic.
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They don't have to be.The two black connectors are power and data, the white connector is power only.The purpose of this cable is to power a device that exceeds the limit for a single USB 2 port.Note that USB 3 ports have more power and shouldn't need a Y cable.It is possible to plug the white plug into a separate USB power adapter.This is chancy because it is possible for the power to feed back into the device the black plug is attached to and damage it.For some devices this is the only way to solve a power issue.
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I use mine on a Macbook pro. I have 3 USB ports. It does't matter which of the two goes into which port... as long as it's in a USB port. I don't know if it matters, I have a habit of putting in the power one in first.
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The cable connects your computer directly to the seagate external disk via the USB port.
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In my experience that will not work. In addition to purchasing this cable, I added a USB 3.0 coupler for the same reason...(Laptop has e-Sata external drive has USB 3.0) I was unable to get it to connect. I believe this cable will only work if the laptop has USB 3.0 and the drive has e-Sata.
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one Toshiba external hard drive and the connecting cable required ( approx. length 12 inches )
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The cables plug into the laptop itself (this is just a stand and not a true "docking station"), so it depends on how you orient the laptop on your desk. I have mine behind my monitors parallel to the monitors, so the cables are on the left and right.
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No because the cable needs a third connector that provides power. The third connector is a USB connector that plugs into a laptop, for instance.
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the extra cable end is for USB 2.0. Note the USB 3.0 cable end is blue, the 2.0 is white.
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When I bought the drive the cable came with it. It's a custom-fit cable with a usb on one end.
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This works with normal USB port of your computer. The other end fits with your portable drive. You should confirm that USB drive connection is matching the other end of cable
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It will only work if the adapter is needed to connect the hard drive to the computer port
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Hi Ricardo, the cable is used to connect a SATA disk to your USB port.Jesus R.
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double check the type of HDMI cable that you require from the manufacture for your laptop.
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Depends on the computer/laptop a lot of manufactures like to make the connection blue, or have a special symbol. If you look in your computer management->Universal Serial Bus controller you should see one listed as USB 3.0.
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I believe the drive is powered by legacy usb 2.0 standard interface. The other end of the connector is usb 3.0 peripheral interface.
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The included cable will work with both USB 2.0 and 3.0. You can tell if it's using 2.0 or 3.0 because the cable glows a different color depending on the speed of your connection.
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The included cable lets me hook either to my old computer (usb 2.0) & to my new laptop (usb 3.0). I assume there is some cost in performance but I use it for storage and it works to my expectations.
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Unfortunately, this cable will not connect your laptop / computer to a TV therefore it will not work, the cables are also designed for component (red, green and blue).