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Black USB 3.0 cable with blue Type-A and Type-B connectors, 2 metres long

Cables To Go

Cables To Go 54174 2m USB 3.0 A Male to B Male cable

SKU CH-87NC-3GZEK MPN 54174

Connects USB 3.0 peripherals such as hard-drive enclosures and printers with up to 4.8 Gbps bandwidth and foil-and-braid shielding

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • SuperSpeed data up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 compliant devices
  • Foil and braid shielding reduces EMI and RFI interference
  • Twisted-pair construction minimises crosstalk for error-free transfer
  • Blue overmolded connectors identify USB 3.0 ports at a glance
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 Type A ports

Product identity

The Cables To Go 54174 is a 2 metre USB 3.0 cable with Type A male and Type B male connectors. It links host computers to peripherals such as external drive enclosures, printers and cameras. The plug-and-play design requires no driver installation for standard USB 3.0 operation.

Deciding specification

The cable supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data rates up to 4.8 Gbps when both host and device are USB 3.0 compliant. It also delivers up to 900 mA of bus power, compared with 500 mA on USB 2.0 connections. Type A connectors remain backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ports at reduced speed and power.

Thermals noise and power

Passive copper construction produces no audible noise and adds negligible heat to the system. Foil and braid shielding with twisted pair wiring reduces EMI/RFI interference and crosstalk for reliable signal integrity. The moulded blue connectors identify the USB 3.0 interface and provide strain relief during repeated insertion cycles.

Highlights

  • SuperSpeed data up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 compliant devices
  • Foil and braid shielding reduces EMI and RFI interference
  • Twisted-pair construction minimises crosstalk for error-free transfer
  • Blue overmolded connectors identify USB 3.0 ports at a glance
  • Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 Type A ports

Specifications

BrandC2G
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size191 × 133 × 19 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 4.8 Gbps rating mean when I plug this cable into my computer?

It is the maximum SuperSpeed bandwidth the cable can carry between a USB 3.0 host and a USB 3.0 device; actual throughput depends on the connected hardware.

How does the USB 3.0 interface limit what this cable can do?

The cable is capped at 4.8 Gbps and 900 mA power delivery; it will fall back to 480 Mbps and 500 mA if either end is only USB 2.0.

What do I need to check so the 2 m cable fits my equipment?

Ensure the host has a standard USB Type-A port and the peripheral has a standard USB Type-B port; the blue colour coding identifies the USB 3.0 connectors.

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