How many MB/sec can I expect copying to USB 3.0 enclosure with SATA drive?
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I have a new laptop with USB 3.0 ports, and a new SATA 5200 rpm hard drive I just put into a new USB 3.0 enclosure. I am copying my backups from the local hard drive to the new USB 3.0 hard drive/enclosure. It has settled at 26.1 MB/sec. Is that the speed I should expect, or might something be wron…
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USB3 operates at higher speeds than SATA can handle, so optimally you should notice no difference between USB3 and an internal drive of the same type. In my experience with my own drive, I've noticed this to be true. As for exact speeds, SATA 2 oper…
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