Hitachi SimpleTough (3.5" HDD)
USB ID 4971:ce22 · SimpleTech
| Vendor | SimpleTech |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 4971 |
| Device ID | ce22 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_4971&PID_CE22 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v4971pCE22 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 4971:ce22?
USB ID 4971:ce22 is “Hitachi SimpleTough (3.5" HDD)” made by SimpleTech (vendor ID 4971, device ID ce22).
Which Linux driver supports Hitachi SimpleTough (3.5" 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 Hitachi SimpleTough (3.5" HDD) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 4971:ce22 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_4971&PID_CE22.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.