Monoprice Inc.
Monoprice 116378 USB-A to USB-A Female 3.0 Extension Cable 49.2 ft Black
A 49.2 ft fiber-optic active USB 3.0 extension cable delivering 5 Gbps over long distances without external power
- Cable Length49.20 ft.
- Length15
- Connector Number2
- Terminal GenderMale to Female
- TypeUSB
- FeaturesBuy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on a
- Extends USB 3.0 up to 49.2 ft without signal loss using active optical fiber
- Delivers 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data over long runs without external power
- SlimRun fiber design is softer and slimmer than copper for easier routing
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps for legacy devices
- Lifetime warranty from Monoprice backs every cable for lasting confidence
Monoprice 116378 USB 3.0 Extension
The Monoprice 116378 is a 49.2 ft active optical USB 3.0 extension cable with a male Type-A connector on one end and a female Type-A port on the other. It uses fiber optics to carry 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data and 480 Mbps USB 2.0 traffic over long distances without external power. The slim, flexible cable has a 20 mm bend radius for easier routing.
Suited for distant peripherals not short runs
This cable suits users who need to place printers, scanners, cameras or other USB devices far from the host computer where standard copper cables cannot reach. It is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 equipment. Buyers who only need a metre or two of reach, or who require a different connector type such as USB-C or Micro-B, should look at other cables.
Fits long-distance links without extra power
The active optical design draws operating power from the host USB port so no separate adapter is needed at either end. The male plug measures 1.7" x 1.1" x 0.5" and the female receptacle 3.2" x 1.0" x 0.6", so verify clearance around the host port and the device socket. It frees up workspace by allowing the peripheral to sit up to 150 feet away while maintaining full USB 3.0 bandwidth.
Highlights
- Extends USB 3.0 up to 49.2 ft without signal loss using active optical fiber
- Delivers 5 Gbps SuperSpeed data over long runs without external power
- SlimRun fiber design is softer and slimmer than copper for easier routing
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps for legacy devices
- Lifetime warranty from Monoprice backs every cable for lasting confidence
Specifications
| Cable Length | 49.20 ft. |
|---|---|
| Length | 15 |
| Connector Number | 2 |
| Terminal Gender | Male to Female |
| Brand | Monoprice |
| Model | 116378 |
| Type | USB |
| Features | Buy with Confidence: With Monoprice's Lifetime Warranty on all Cables, you can rest assured we stand behind our products and our customers. |
Questions about this item
What host-side USB port do I need for this cable to work?
A standard USB-A receptacle on the host provides the male end of this cable with power and data.
Will a USB 2.0 peripheral operate at its normal speed through the 49.2 ft link?
Yes, the active optical design is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and carries 480 Mbps traffic without extra converters.
How can I verify the extension is delivering USB 3.0 throughput after I plug it in?
Connect a USB 3.0 device and confirm the OS enumerates it at 5 Gbps; the cable requires no external power for that speed.
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