Can I use a USB 3.0 device in a USB 2.0 port?

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Peter Miler
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Can I use a USB 3.0 device in a USB 2.0 port?

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:19
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Steve Smith
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Peter, welcome to these public User Forums.

Simple answer is Yes!  USB 3 devices are backwards compatible with earlier USB standard but will be limited to run at the speed of the port to which they are connected.

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 17:53

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