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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 |
Cables
Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch is delivered with one cable and an adapter for universal compatibility with modern computers.
Micro B to USB-A cable
Use the Micro B to USB-A cable to connect Backup Plus Ultra Touch to a computer’s USB-A port (USB 3.0 or USB 2.0).
Transfer rates with USB-A connections have the potential to reach the following speeds:
| SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | transfer rates up to 5Gb/s |
| Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | transfer rates up to 480Mb/s |
USB-C adapter
For optimal transfer rates up to 5Gb/s, use the USB-C adapter with the Micro B to USB-A cable to connect Backup Plus Ultra Touch to a computer’s USB-C port.
