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Forums › Desktop computing › Can you run a USB 3 Ext HDD through a USB 2 Extension cable?
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#105170 28-Jun-2012 14:24
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Can you run a USB 3 Ext HDD through a USB 2 Extension cable? 





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  #647652 28-Jun-2012 14:48
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Yes ... but if you plug it into a USB3.0 port on your computer it will only show as USB 2.0.



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  #647661 28-Jun-2012 14:51
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ChevronX: Can you run a USB 3 Ext HDD through a USB 2 Extension cable? 



Can't see why not, USB3 is just 2 extra sets of connectors on the cable for the high speed connection, the power and USB2 connections are still on the same pins.......

Although you will only get USB2 speed 

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  #647669 28-Jun-2012 14:58
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One of our customers just tried it and it didn't appear to work. Weird. Thought so just checking! Cheers!




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