Because the PS3 uses USB 2.0, transfer speeds are capped. Expect roughly 25-30GB per hour as a realistic benchmark.
This article will dissect what this utility is, how to access it, when to use it over standard methods, and a step-by-step breakdown of executing a flawless HDD exchange. ps3 debug for hdd exchange utility
The sterile hum of the R&D lab was the only sound as Kaito stared at the PS3 Reference Tool Because the PS3 uses USB 2
First, let’s decode the terminology.