Does it use a standard USB 3.0 micro cable? In the photo, it looks like the drive has a USB 2.0 micro-B jack, not the much wider USB 3.0 micro-B.
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I can tell you I use the cable that came with it and have used it connected to USB 2 & USB 3 ports. It shows up as USB3 when connected there. I have never done any speed tests, but it has worked fine in all situations so far.
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The main cable is a USB3-A Male to a USB2 mini-B jack(with the USB-SS glyph). There is an additional cable for power which is a USB2-A Male to barrel-type connector.
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Yes! I'm using mine with USB 2. The cord supplied with the drive works with either USB 2 or 3.
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Ok, let me clear it here, this drive comes with USB 2.0 cable. However, it is forwards compatible with USB 3.0 ports. On the performance end, it works like a normal desktop CD/DVD drive, and in fact, I must also add that it actually doesn't make so much of noise as your standard laptop or desktop CD drives....that might be just me not using the CD drive often (most likely the case). However, I do recommend you make the purchase with the biggest reason being that if you were to look at various stores, you'd pay upwards of $80. Here, you're definitely paying a lot less, but you'll get a lot more use out of this product. Ok, let me clear it here, this drive comes with USB 2.0 cable. However, it is forwards compatible with USB 3.0 ports. On the performance end, it works like a normal desktop CD/DVD drive, and in fact, I must also add that it actually doesn't make so much of noise as your standard laptop or desktop CD drives....that might be just me not using the CD drive often (most likely the case). However, I do recommend you make the purchase with the biggest reason being that if you were to look at various stores, you'd pay upwards of $80. Here, you're definitely paying a lot less, but you'll get a lot... » Read More Ok, let me clear it here, this drive comes with USB 2.0 cable. However, it is forwards compatible with USB 3.0 ports. On the performance end, it works like a normal desktop CD/DVD drive, and in fact, I must also add that it actually doesn't make so much of noise as your standard laptop or desktop CD drives....that might be just me not using the CD drive often (most likely the case). However, I do recommend you make the purchase with the biggest reason being that if you were to look at various stores, you'd pay upwards of $80. Here, you're definitely paying a lot less, but you'll get a lot more use out of this product. « Show Less
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I ordered a portable external hard drive that uses a USB. Do not know what you a referring to.
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I've plugged it into USB2.0 port to save a drive on an older box, and it works fine. Somewhat slower than USB3.0, as you would expect.
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You can use the cable that came with the drive (actually, you have to since USB 3.0 has one different end). It will automatically transfer data at 2.0 speeds.
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My similar drive (5TB) is also equipped for USB 3, but it works great on my 2.0 ports. I assume it could transfer faster on 3.0, but there's no incompatibility.
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USB 3.0, so it works for 2.0, too. The cable that comes packaged is a little different than a micro-USB on the end that connects to the hard drive. Not as easily replaceable.
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The unit requires a Micro-B connection. I base this on looking at my unit and cable, and comparing to a Google search of images for "usb micro a vs b".
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The connections are standard for portable drive like this. Male micro USB 3.0 and male A USB 3.0. Cable is over 3-4-feet long. It's fine for laptop/desk table ratio. Cable is black and thick enough to provide for reliable transfer rates, indeed as set out in product description.I usually buy an extra USB 3.0 cable. But for this drive I did not have to do that. It's been about two months since I've been using the drive and the cable. No issues so far. I'm mostly writing the data on it.
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It's a standard USB cable. While the connection to the computer is a standard (Type A), the fitting on devices are varied, as there are at least 5 different types. The best solution is to take the drive to an electronics store and show them the connection on the device. Additionally, you are not restricted to length, so you can actually get a longer cord if you wish.
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Just received this 1/07/16 and it now comes with a different cable than is shown in the photo. My cable is a standard USB 3.0 (blue rectangular) male on one end and a "micro" USB 3.0 at the other end which connects to the hard drive enclosure as can be seen in the photo. They seem to has stopped shipping the Y shaped cord. There is no power adapter or cord to plug into the power port of the enclosure. I was not able to get my computer Windows 7 or Windows 8 to recognize the drive. It shows up under devices but, Windows does not assign it a drive letter or recognize it as a usable storage device. Just received this 1/07/16 and it now comes with a different cable than is shown in the photo. My cable is a standard USB 3.0 (blue rectangular) male on one end and a "micro" USB 3.0 at the other end which connects to the hard drive enclosure as can be seen in the photo. They seem to has stopped shipping the Y shaped cord. There is no power adapter or cord to plug into the power port of the enclosure. I was not able to get my computer Windows 7 or Windows 8 to recognize the drive. It shows up under devices but, Windows does not assign it a drive letter or recognize it as a usable... » Read More Just received this 1/07/16 and it now comes with a different cable than is shown in the photo. My cable is a standard USB 3.0 (blue rectangular) male on one end and a "micro" USB 3.0 at the other end which connects to the hard drive enclosure as can be seen in the photo. They seem to has stopped shipping the Y shaped cord. There is no power adapter or cord to plug into the power port of the enclosure. I was not able to get my computer Windows 7 or Windows 8 to recognize the drive. It shows up under devices but, Windows does not assign it a drive letter or recognize it as a usable storage device. « Show Less
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A USB 3.0 cable comes with the drive. It is my understanding that USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, but I have USB 3.0 on my machine and have not checked that.
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This drive needs not a special cable but a cable witch support 3.0 speed, I think you can find the cable in Amazon.
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Yes it does, the cable has 2 USB heads on it to draw extra power if necessary (there is also a 5v socket on the drive where you can plug in a 5v power supply if even that isn't enough)
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To be clear about the type of cable it uses it's a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to Micro-B like this one. Cable Matters SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Type A to Micro-B Cable in Black 6 FeetI ordered the wrong cable because there is a post that says B plug, not micro B plug.
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Yes. Although the cable provided requires two USB ports to power. The cable is standard though and I found I was able to power the drive with one USB port from a very short cable.