No, Plugable does not recommend using the USB2-SWITCH2 with USB 3.0 products. While it can physically connect to USB 3.0 devices, the connection will be bottlenecked to USB 2.0 speeds. This bottleneck can cause detection and latency issues, particularly with docks and devices featuring video, USB, or Ethernet functionality.

Why It Is Not Recommended for USB 3.0 Devices

Connecting a USB 3.0 device to the USB2-SWITCH2 limits the connection to USB 2.0 speeds. This reduced bandwidth causes detection and latency problems, most notably affecting docking stations or devices that rely on video, USB, and Ethernet functionality to operate correctly.

Workaround or Alternative Options

USB3-SWITCH2 is a USB 3.0-enabled equivalent product to USB2-SWITCH2. We recommend using USB3-SWITCH2 for use with USB 3.0 devices. 

Applicable To

• Plugable USB2-SWITCH2