The GoFlex Desk desktop adapter - USB 3.0 enables you to upgrade the interface on your GoFlex Desk external drive to USB 3.0 connectivity. The GoFlex USB 3.0 adapter features an easy-to-read LED gauge, allowing you to view available storage capacity at a glance, LED lights to show drive activity and offers 10x faster performance compared to USB 2.0. With both vertical and horizontal drive orientation options, the GoFlex USB 3.0 adapter can complement any desktop environment. The GoFlex USB 3.0 adapter is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.