Question 1

Will this drive function via USB 2 ports?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I use it extensively with USB 2 ports.  It's not as fast as when plugged into USB 3 but still satisfactory.

Question 2

Will this drive work with USB 3.0?

Accepted Answer

It should work but i can not with 100 percent assurance say that it will

Question 3

Does this Samsung T3 USB device support USB 3.1 (Gen 1) or USB 3.1 (Gen 2)?

Accepted Answer

It's Gen1 (5 Gbps) with transfer speeds up to 450 MB/sec

Question 4

I bought this to connect to a mac mini, but it does not work.  Any ideas on how to connect to a mac?

Accepted Answer

I have 2 drives and hook to several Macs without any problems.  Maybe try using Disk Utility to format it for Mac (if it doesn't show up in the list of drives, you may need to ensure connecting cable is good or try a different USB port).

Question 5

I purchased this product, and "corrupted" and "unreadable" files are becoming the norm.  This is a big problem, because I am using this drive for work.  If anyone can explain to me WHY the files are becoming "corrupted" and/or "unreadable" I would greatly appreciate it.

For example, I have read that this might be caused because I fail to "Safely Remove Hardware."  Are there are things that could be causing this malfunction?

Accepted Answer

If you have the driver set to performance mode (write back) and you simply disconnect the drive without closing the device (using "safely remove hardware") then yes, you run the risk of file corruption.  To avoid this, either always use the "Safely remove hardware" option, or configure the driver to allow quick disconnect.  If you change the performance mode, you'll have to reboot.

To change the mode, go to Properties of the drive, then hardware tab, then properties button on the hardware tab, then change settings button.  Read the descriptions and choose the options that best fit your needs.

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