“The Connection is listed as a USB 2.0 - will it work in a USB 3.0 Port?”
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Yes, any USB 2.0 device will work in a USB 3.0 port. Even though 2.0 and 3.0 ports look the same, a 3.0 port has the 2.0 pins as well as additional pins for the higher speeds. When a 2.0 device is connected it only contacts the 2.0 pins, not the high speed 3.0 pins within the connector. A 3.0 device connects to all of the pins which lets it operate at the higher speed. Probably a longer answer than you wanted but hopefully this helps!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.All USB 3.0 ports are backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. I have it plugged in to a 3.0 port and it works without any problems.
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