Port expanders or desktop backends expect a narrow profile from any USB device, so the expander (or the USB section of the motherboard) is small. I'm finding that more and more devices without a built in cable aren't great for those hard to reach places and this is the answer. Despite being USB 3 I haven't tested how fast it transfers data but I believe it will meet the 3.0 specification but maybe not at the highest speeds. I will buy more as they are so useful.
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