A user needs to set up a home office and requires a connection type that offers fast data transfer rates for external storage devices, such as portable SSDs. Assuming that the user's computer has the necessary ports, which of the following types of cable should they use to achieve the best performance?
Thunderbolt 3 provides the fastest data transfer rates for external storage devices among the listed options. It supports bi-directional transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps, powering high-speed storage devices efficiently. While USB 3.0 and USB-C offer increased speeds compared to USB 2.0, they do not match Thunderbolt 3's capabilities. USB 2.0 has significantly slower transfer rates and therefore is not suitable for scenarios requiring high-speed data transmission. Serial cables have lower bandwidth capabilities and are mostly used for legacy devices and simple communication, not high-speed storage.
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