eGo Portable Hard Drive
USB ID 059b:0579 · Iomega Corp.
| Vendor | Iomega Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 059b |
| Device ID | 0579 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_059B&PID_0579 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v059Bp0579 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 059b:0579?
USB ID 059b:0579 is “eGo Portable Hard Drive” made by Iomega Corp. (vendor ID 059b, device ID 0579).
Which Linux driver supports eGo Portable Hard Drive?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether eGo Portable Hard Drive is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 059b:0579 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_059B&PID_0579.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.