Re: Want to get a USB 3 ExpressCard add-on. Which should I get?
On 2/20/14, Brian Kendall <guygizmo@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm running x86_64 Debian 7.3 with kernel 3.11-0.bpo.2 on a late 2006
> MacBook Pro.
>
> I think one of my USB ports is flakey and USB 2 is slow, so I want to
> get a USB 3 expansion card. My MacBook has one ExpressCard 34mm slot. In
> case it matters, I'm using the MacBook as a file server, so stability is
> important.
>
> Can anyone help me figure out which cards will be supported in Debian?
I've used a couple of generic cards off eb$y without problem - the
only "problem" I've had is the power limitations when (wanting to) run
more than one external 2.5" HDD - the power rating on my lenovo laptop
is ultimately not per-usb-port, but an overall power max for all three
ports AND the Express Card slot. Dunno anything about EviAppl
hardware. The other thing with generic is, if it don't work, I don't
worry much about the $8 it cost (can't remember exact prices sorry,
been a while).
Good luck
Zenaan
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