Simple Drive Mini (2.5" HDD)

USB ID 4971:cd15 · SimpleTech

VendorSimpleTech
Vendor ID4971
Device IDcd15
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_4971&PID_CD15
Linux modaliasusb:v4971pCD15
Linux driverno driver with exact ID

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 4971:cd15?

USB ID 4971:cd15 is “Simple Drive Mini (2.5" HDD)” made by SimpleTech (vendor ID 4971, device ID cd15).

Which Linux driver supports Simple Drive Mini (2.5" HDD)?

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 Simple Drive Mini (2.5" HDD) is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 4971:cd15 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_4971&PID_CD15.

How do I see which driver is currently in use?

lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.

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