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Cables and Connectors
USB 3.0
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or to each
other. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher
bandwidth and new power management features.
other. SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is the latest implementation of this standard, and it provides higher
bandwidth and new power management features.
Transfer rates can attain up to 5 Gbits/s as opposed to USB 2.0's 480 Mbits/s. This means USB 3.0
is theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.
is theoretically up to ten times faster than its predecessor.
Your LaCie drive is shipped with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 cable to ensure maximum data transfer
performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected
to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.
performance when connected to a compatible USB 3.0 port. The cable will also work when connected
to a USB 2.0 or 1.1 port, but drive performance will be limited to their respective transfer rates.
Note: LaCie USB 3.0 hard drives may feature a micro- or standard-sized USB 3.0 port, and will
ship with the corresponding cable. See the table below.
ship with the corresponding cable. See the table below.
Connector Face
(to Computer)
(to Computer)
Cable End
(to Computer)
(to Computer)
Cable End
(to Hard Drive)
(to Hard Drive)
Connector Face
(to Hard Drive)
(to Hard Drive)
Micro
Standard
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