[WilliamP]

Can a USB 2 extension cable be used with a USB 3 hard drive enclosure?

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usually yes but you won't get usb 3 data transfer speeds only usb 2 speeds.

a more detailed explanation is here :- http://www.howtogeek...usb-3.0-cables/

note :-

 

A USB 2.0 cable may not be adequate for a high current USB 3.0 device.

 

[terry1966]

usually yes but you won't get usb 3 data transfer speeds only usb 2 speeds.

a more detailed explanation is here :- http://www.howtogeek...usb-3.0-cables/

note :-

 

A USB 2.0 cable may not be adequate for a high current USB 3.0 device.

 

[WilliamP]

The link above doesn't work.

[terry1966]

works fine for me, same info here :- http://www.usr.com/e...30-peripherals/

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[paws]

Both links work just fine, WilliamP

 

If you are having difficulty in opening them, it indicates that you have some issues with your computer that may need addressing....

Regards

paws

[WilliamP]

Thank you all for the help. I have 2 USB 3 cables on the way.