Remember not to plug in any USB 2.x devices into a shared USB 3.0 controller because all devices will then slow to the USB 2.x speed.
Example: If you plug in a mouse beside the SSD External HD, you've just slowed down the speed of the HD.
-----Original Message----- From: ProFox [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Mike Copeland Sent: Monday, November 14, 2016 3:18 PM To: profox@leafe.com Subject: Re: [NF] EXTERNAL SSD hard drives
mbsoftwaresolutions@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote:
My question: I know SSD drives are 20x faster reportedly, but would that still apply if it's an EXTERNAL drive? I understand that using the USB 3.0 port is better than the older USB 2.x ports and earlier for transfer rates.
SATA 3 HD interface is rated up to 6Gbps USB 3.0 interface is rated up to 5Gbps
Yes, using an SSD external will result in better performance than a non-SSD, even with USB 3.0 interface in the mix.
Mike Copeland
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