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I've read those already, those imply general counterfeiting of hardware which is different from the hardware requirement of a GUID and different than a USB 3.x reliability and roadmap discussion for 2024+.

You're a lifesaver. I think I'll be okay assuming I find a USB 2.0 USB drive, trying verbatim will know more when those arrive. Still think the USB 3.x support/roadmap/2.0 requirement warrants an update

I just bought an Unraid Plus license after spending $2000 on hardware for my 64TB NAS and it's using the ASRock Z690M-ITX/ax Mini ITX LGA1700 Motherboard. This motherboard, like most hardware in 2024+, does not have any USB 2.0 ports. USB 2.x is not required per official Unraid requirements but I am seeing horror stories and moderators rebuking USB 3.x on a very consistent basis. I'm trying to find a USB 2.x drive which is hard in 2024 but I don't have an issue trying to do this for now because I'll buy it, see if a GUID exists, and return if it doesn't then rinse/repeat. However, I'm now faced with a major hardware issue if USB 2.x PORTS are needed because I'm using a Mini ITX build and space is key. I don't want to have to use my PCI-e 5 expansion to have legacy USB 2.x ports if I can avoid it. Can we have an official stance from Unraid on this situation and is there a clearpath roadmap for USB 3.x support? If not, I may suggest partnering with a hardware manufacturer to produce USB 2.x drives and expansion cards because these are becoming obsolete. In the mean time, I need to know a solution for my non-USB 3.x port issue and what my options are. I may need to request a refund if I need a different motherboard which would be a shame because I'm returning to Unraid after first using it with great satisfaction in 2011. Thanks in advance.