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Black USB-A male to female extension cable with inline on/off switch, six-foot length

IOGEAR 200033-BLK-6 USB 3.0 Extension Cable with On/Off Switch 6 ft

SKU CH-YPEZ-EN2H7

A 6 ft USB 3.0 extension cable with a built-in power switch that supports 5Gbps data transfer while keeping the data link active when power is off

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUSB C
  • Cable Length6 ft.
  • Length< 6 ft.
  • Connector Number16
  • Apple CompatibleLightning connector
  • 5Gbps data speed for fast peripheral transfers
  • USB-A male to female extension fits standard ports
  • Built-in power switch controls device power only
  • Data link stays active when switch is off
  • Plug-and-play on Windows, macOS and Linux

USB-A 3.0 extension with power switch

This USB-A male to USB-A female cable extends a standard USB-A port by six feet. The integrated on-off switch controls power delivery to the connected device while the data link stays active. It is designed for PCs, laptops, hubs and docking stations that use USB-A sockets.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The cable uses copper conductors to carry USB 3.0 signals at up to 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1. The switch toggles only the power line, so attached peripherals can be turned off without unplugging, reducing wear on the host port. No active cooling or external power is required.

Build fit and what it frees up

Plug-and-play operation works with Windows, macOS and Linux without drivers. The six-foot length lets you position flash drives, keyboards, mice, LED lights or small fans away from the host. It does not support USB-C ports, nor does it provide full data isolation when the switch is off.

Highlights

  • 5Gbps data speed for fast peripheral transfers
  • USB-A male to female extension fits standard ports
  • Built-in power switch controls device power only
  • Data link stays active when switch is off
  • Plug-and-play on Windows, macOS and Linux

Specifications

BrandIOGEAR
Model200033-BLK-6
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUSB C
Cable Length6 ft.
Length< 6 ft.
Connector Number16
Apple CompatibleLightning connector
Specifications6 Feet, USB Type A 3.0, 6, feet, 200033-BLK-6, Cable Matters, PC
ConductorCopper Conductor
FeaturesUSB Type A 3.0, 6 Feet, PC
Disclaimernot_applicable

Questions about this item

How do I install the USB-A 3.0 extension cable and what step do people often miss?

Plug the USB-A male end into your computer or hub and the female end into your peripheral; the step people miss is realising the built-in switch cuts power only while data stays live.

What maintenance or replacement will the cable need later?

The copper conductors and switch mechanism are solid-state with no moving contacts that wear out, so no scheduled maintenance is required; replace only if the cable jacket or connectors show physical damage.

What limit appears first during sustained 5Gbps transfers?

The 6 ft length is the practical ceiling — signal integrity at 5Gbps is guaranteed only up to this distance, so longer runs would need an active repeater.

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