Any Faster Way to Copy 2 TB Data?

[IMAyNeed]

Is there any faster way to copy 2 TB Data in Windows (with a USB 2.0 Ported Notebook) other than copy and paste?

Copy and paste would take around;

20 MB/second * 60 ≈ 1200 MB/minute ≈ 1.2 GB/minute
1.2 GB/minute * 60 ≈ 72 GB/hour
72 GB/hour * 24 ≈ 1728 GB/day ≈ 1.728 TB/day.

Is there any other faster way to do this?

or

As you would see from My System Specs, I have an ASUS G72. Is it possible for me to change one of the USB Pairs from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0?

I searched Google, found some information about other brands/models or general warnings. I was wondering if anybody has some more specific information?

Thanks.

 

[Airbot]

Might try TeraCopy. See if that gives you any better results.

Copy your files faster with TeraCopy

 

[IMAyNeed]

Might try TeraCopy. See if that gives you any better results.

Copy your files faster with TeraCopy

Thanks! I will try and post the results.

 

[unifex]

Well, the theoretical "speed limit" on USB 2.0 is about 60 MB/s. According to Wikipedia, the maximum observed on Windows was 33 MB/s. So, compared to your calculations, at most you could hope for about 50% increase in speed, regardless of which software you use.

On the other hand, your laptop is equipped with the gigabit LAN. You did not write where you want to transfer the data to (or from), but I would suggest using the network - that's way faster than USB2. Alternatively, you can take out the hard drive and hook it up directly, but that's much more complicated.

Edit: your laptop also has the eSATA port. That's also fast - actually, as fast as your hard drive. That would be my preferred option.

 

[pooch]

Is there any other faster way to do this?

Yes use the e-sata

 

[IMAyNeed]

Well, the theoretical "speed limit" on USB 2.0 is about 60 MB/s. According to Wikipedia, the maximum observed on Windows was 33 MB/s. So, compared to your calculations, at most you could hope for about 50% increase in speed, regardless of which software you use.

On the other hand, your laptop is equipped with the gigabit LAN. You did not write where you want to transfer the data to (or from), but I would suggest using the network - that's way faster than USB2. Alternatively, you can take out the hard drive and hook it up directly, but that's much more complicated.

Right now, I am transferring the data from one external drive to another external drive (Both USB), but there are times I am transferring data from Internal SATA to External USB, but those data wouldn't be over 100 GB at a time.

How can I do the data transfer by network? Can you explain it if possible (Including the explanation of laptop having gigabit LAN)?
I have an option of using Linux or Mac too, but then during the process, I wouldn't be able to use Windows; and also, I don't know about if using them will increase the speed.

 

[pooch]

My experiences with network in my case homegroup was very dissapointing it was very slow
There are people here who know a lot more than I do so I hope you get your answers

 

[IMAyNeed]

Is there any other faster way to do this?

Yes use the e-sata

My next external drive will be one for sure.
Thanks for reminding me that though.
I will still have to use USB though if I am transferring to or from.
(usb to e-sata or e-sata to usb)
I checked Google, but got confused about average speeds though.

What are the averages for

from sata to e-sata
from usb 2.0 to e-sata
from e-sata to usb 2.0

?

 

[IMAyNeed]

My experiences with network in my case homegroup was very dissapointing it was very slow
There are people here who know a lot more than I do so I hope you get your answers

Are you talking about transferring files between the computers in the homegroup?
It is not too bad on mine. Faster than USB 2.0, but I actually I don't know what was the average speed on my homegroup.
I was talking about transferring files from one external drive to another, both usb.
Thanks for your help.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Yesterday I transferred 300 GB of data from an internal WD Caviar Black SATA drive to an external Samsung SATA drive using an eSATA connection. It took 2 hours and 10 minutes. The same backup through a USB connection takes longer--I think at least 3 hours.

 

[unifex]

If you are transferring from your laptop to an external drive, then you are limited to whatever connections your external drive has. Unfortunately, most external drives come with USB2 connector. Some have eSATA, and that would be your top choice. Some have LAN connection as well, then you can hook such a drive to your router and transfer the files through the network. But if your drive only has USB2, then unfortunately there is not much you can do (unless you want to rip the enclosure apart, but I guess you don't want to do that).

If you are transferring files between two computers, then connecting them with a network is easier than establishing a direct connection via either USB or eSATA (at the very least, you need special cables to do that). What you want to do is simply hook up both computers to a router, then run an ftp server on one of them and transfer files by using ftp. If that's your case - transfer files between computers - and you need help setting up the ftp connection, please let us know.

 

[IMAyNeed]

If you are transferring from your laptop to an external drive, then you are limited to whatever connections your external drive has. Unfortunately, most external drives come with USB2 connector. Some have eSATA, and that would be your top choice. Some have LAN connection as well, then you can hook such a drive to your router and transfer the files through the network. But if your drive only has USB2, then unfortunately there is not much you can do (unless you want to rip the enclosure apart, but I guess you don't want to do that).

If you are transferring files between two computers, then connecting them with a network is easier than establishing a direct connection via either USB or eSATA (at the very least, you need special cables to do that). What you want to do is simply hook up both computers to a router, then run an ftp server on one of them and transfer files by using ftp. If that's your case - transfer files between computers - and you need help setting up the ftp connection, please let us know.

Thanks for this reply.

Yes, the drives are USB only. I don't have any e-sata drive yet.

For transferring files between 2 computers, I was just using HomeGroup. I mean I have read\write option in the other computer, so I was just using that; but I would really really like to set up an ftp connection, and would be glad to get help about that.

Thanks.

 

[pooch]

What are the averages for

from sata to e-sata
from usb 2.0 to e-sata
from e-sata to usb 2.0

?

SATA to e-SATA = normal SATA speeds that you would expect with internal drives
Anything USB 2 would go at USB 2 speeds
Have you thought about getting a docking station (e-SATA) and taking your drives out of the USB enclosures?
Yes I was talking about 3 PC's on a homegroup I found it to be so slow that I now use a USB3 docking station

 

[IMAyNeed]

What are the averages for

from sata to e-sata
from usb 2.0 to e-sata
from e-sata to usb 2.0

?

SATA to e-SATA = normal SATA speeds that you would expect with internal drives
Anything USB 2 would go at USB 2 speeds
Have you thought about getting a docking station (e-SATA) and taking your drives out of the USB enclosures?
Yes I was talking about 3 PC's on a homegroup I found it to be so slow that I now use a USB3 docking station

If I use a e-SATA Docking Station, does it mean that I get to use 1 external drive at a time? I have 3 external hard drives, and I will need to use at least 2 of them at the same time. I have 1 e-SATA connection on my laptop. I know that double docking stations exists, but I don't know if I can use both external drives from just one e-SATA connection on the laptop, and what will the speed be when I transfer from Drive1 to Drive2 when both are inserted in the e-SATA Double Docking Station.

I was researching about e-SATA and docking stations (and also researching about if there is any way to remove my USB 2.0 port from my laptop and adding a USB 3.0, but my researches so far showed that Intel Chipsets are only using USB 2.0, I need to make more research about that. Do you have any information that if I can install USB 3.0 Port(s) on my computer and make it work with my motherboard and chipset?).

Till I can make more research about USB 3.0, an e-SATA Double Docking Station seems to be a good choice.

Thanks for your replies and information.

 

[pooch]

If I use a e-SATA Docking Station, does it mean that I get to use 1 external drive at a time? I have 3 external hard drives, and I will need to use at least 2 of them at the same time. I have 1 e-SATA connection on my laptop. I know that double docking stations exists, but I don't know if I can use both external drives from just one e-SATA connection on the laptop, and what will the speed be when I transfer from Drive1 to Drive2 when both are inserted in the e-SATA Double Docking Station.

Er!! I cant answer as I have never personally used an e-SATA docking station the nearest was an external over e-SATA
maybe someone else here can help

I was researching about e-SATA and docking stations (and also researching about if there is any way to remove my USB 2.0 port from my laptop and adding a USB 3.0, but my researches so far showed that Intel Chipsets are only using USB 2.0, I need to make more research about that. Do you have any information that if I can install USB 3.0 Port(s) on my computer and make it work with my motherboard and chipset?).

Till I can make more research about USB 3.0, an e-SATA Double Docking Station seems to be a good choice.

Thanks for your replies and information.

Changing ports on a laptop?? no chance!! It would be cheaper buying a new laptop
It is possible to get express cards but that again depends on your laptop having an express port, have a look here; Add USB 3.0 support to your laptop with the new Buffalo Technology USB 3.0 ExpressCard IFC-EC2U3/UC | Krunker

 

[IMAyNeed]

Changing ports on a laptop?? no chance!! It would be cheaper buying a new laptop
It is possible to get express cards but that again depends on your laptop having an express port, have a look here; Add USB 3.0 support to your laptop with the new Buffalo Technology USB 3.0 ExpressCard IFC-EC2U3/UC | Krunker

Thanks. Thanks. Thanks.
I have never used it before, that is why I didn't think of it I guess.
Yes, I have a Express Card Slot.