1TB SimpleDrive II USB External Hard Drive
USB ID 4971:ce17 · SimpleTech
| Vendor | SimpleTech |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 4971 |
| Device ID | ce17 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_4971&PID_CE17 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v4971pCE17 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 4971:ce17?
USB ID 4971:ce17 is “1TB SimpleDrive II USB External Hard Drive” made by SimpleTech (vendor ID 4971, device ID ce17).
Which Linux driver supports 1TB SimpleDrive II USB External 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 1TB SimpleDrive II USB External Hard Drive is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 4971:ce17 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_4971&PID_CE17.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.