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Blue USB 3.0 Type A to B male cable, 5 ft

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs USB30-5-AB 5 ft USB 3.0 Type A Male to B Male Blue usb cable

SKU CH-K6NZ-7MV4N MPN USB30-5-AB

A 5 ft blue USB 3.0 Type A to B male cable for printers, scanners and hard-drive enclosures with up to 4.8 Gbps transfer

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • ColorBlue
  • Cable Length5 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • USB 3.0 delivers up to 4.8 Gbps for fast file transfers
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable long-term connections
  • Foil and braid shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference for error-free data
  • 5 ft length links desktop drives, printers, scanners and hubs to your PC
  • Blue overmolded ends identify USB 3.0 compatibility at a glance

Purpose and audience

This 5 ft USB 3.0 Type A to Type B cable connects external hard drive enclosures, printers, scanners, cameras and other SuperSpeed peripherals to a computer. It is built for users who need a straightforward, plug-and-play link between a host Type A port and a device Type B port.

Upgrade path and when it matters

The cable replaces a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 link and delivers up to 4.8 Gbps when both ends are USB 3.0 compliant, giving 10x the transfer rate of the older standard. The jump is worth it whenever the peripheral and the host controller both support USB 3.0 and large files move regularly.

Practical limits of USB 3.0 Type B

The Type B connector fits only devices equipped with a USB 3.0 Type B port; it will not mate with the smaller Micro-B or Type C sockets found on many newer drives and docks. Maximum throughput of 4.8 Gbps requires a USB 3.0 host, a USB 3.0 device and a cable length within the 5 ft specification; longer runs or mixed-generation ports will fall back to lower speeds.

Highlights

  • USB 3.0 delivers up to 4.8 Gbps for fast file transfers
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable long-term connections
  • Foil and braid shielding cuts EMI/RFI interference for error-free data
  • 5 ft length links desktop drives, printers, scanners and hubs to your PC
  • Blue overmolded ends identify USB 3.0 compatibility at a glance

Specifications

BrandNippon Labs
ModelUSB30-5-AB
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
ColorBlue
Cable Length5 ft.
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Male
FeaturesAbout USB 3.0 USB cable A male to B male - Just plug-and-play for hard drive enclosures, printers, modems, cameras, and other SuperSpeed USB peripherals. This cable provides a transfer rate of up to 4.8 Gbps when connected with a USB 3.0 compliant host and device. Foil and braid shielding reduces EMI/RFI interference and twisted pair contruction helps reduce crosstalk thus ensuring SuperSpeed, error-free data transfer. Protective overmolded connector is color-coded blue to highlight USB 3.0 connectivity compatibility.
High-Speed USB 3.0 - The USB 3.0 delivers 10x the data transfer ra
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size152 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What length and connector types does this 5 ft USB 3.0 cable use?

The cable measures 5 ft and has a USB 3.0 Type A male plug on one end and a USB 3.0 Type B male plug on the other, both colour-coded blue.

How do I connect this cable to a USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure and what common mistake should I avoid?

Plug the Type A end into the computer and the Type B end into the enclosure; the mistake is forcing the Type B connector upside down because its square shape only fits one way.

Will the gold-plated connectors on this cable need cleaning or replacement over time?

The corrosion-resistant gold plating is designed for long-term performance without maintenance; the cable itself requires no scheduled replacement.

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