Cables and Connectors
USB-C protocols
USB is a serial input/output technology for connecting peripheral devices to a computer. USB-C is the latest
implementation of this standard and it provides higher bandwidth and new power management features.
USB-C supports many protocols:
Port Transfer rates
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 up to 480Mb/s
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 1 up to 5Gb/s
USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10Gb/s
Thunderbolt 3 up to 40Gb/s
You can connect your device to any USB-C or USB-A port but transfer rates vary. See below for more
details.
Cables
Your 2big RAID is shipped with two cables for compatibility with modern computers.
USB-C to USB-C cable
For optimal transfer rates, use the USB-C to USB-C cable to connect 2big RAID to a USB-C (USB 3.1 or
Thunderbolt 3) port on your computer.
