Does this have 2.0 backward compatibility?
365385
Every USB 3.0 device is 2.0 compatible... you just loose speed/throughput and extremely high resolution, multi-monitor setups with GbE all running at the same time would likely suffer.
365386
Yes I've used it with 2.0 ports before, however, keep in mind that even though this is a gigabit adapter if you connect it via USB 2.0 the max data rate through USB 2.0 is 480 Megabits per second. The video outputs work when I connected it via 2.0 as well.
723717
Yes it is 1.2, it says so in the item description page. About halfway down on the left. Under 'Connection Notes'.
757353
Yes. If it doesn't, you can always use the Windows Backwards Compatibility feature.
1733284
all 3.0 all the time, backwards compatible is all unless you plug this into a 2.0 USB port initially.
645966
If you have the original version they won't if you have 2.0 version they will
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! :-)
479690
Couldn't tell you if it did. I had the previous 2versions and they matched. I haven't seen the new setup yet. If it's rectangled then 80% chance it will. I know this May or May not answer your question.
694564
This device does work on 2.0 just the port coming from the device has the curved pin. With the (included) wire your not maximizing the effect due to lack of 3.0 but it does boost 2.0 speed while still allowing you to upgrade in the future.
1478760
USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0. However, you will not see the performance increase as the hardware inside this device only supports 2.0. To reiterate, yes, you may plug this into a 3.0 USB port and it will work 100% as specified at the performance of a USB 2.0.
453540
Work on both 2.0 & 3.0. However, no profits for this device anymore. You should forget it
729212
Same hardware. The 2.0 is in reference to the software not the hardware. The hardware hasn't changed since its inception. Good product, well worth it.
1865921
Yes they are v3.0, but v3.0 drivers must be installed before they will function.
2164331
Is the display type... version 001 is compatible with 002, not in reverse order (i guess)
463226
Yep. Works fine on mine at least. To my knowledge, USB is always backwards compatible, you may just run into speed limitations on some devices. This thing doesn't come anywhere close to needing all the speed of even 2.0, so there's really no difference.
1842252
Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0, though it will be slower (USB 2.0 is slower than USB 3.0).
1534644
Yes, this drive is completely backward compatible with USB 2.0. I use it on my older, HP Pavilion desktop PC which "only" has USB 2.0 and it works flawlessly. Purchase with confidence.
1590339
all USB 3.0 slots are backwards compatible with 2.0 it's not a matter of the card