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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 A Male Extension Cable 6.6Ft 5Gbps 3-Pack

SKU CH-WDX0-C8GZ4

Three 6.6 ft USB 3.0 A male-to-female cables extend peripherals up to 5 Gbps while protecting ports from wear

Cable Length 6.6 Feet

  • Extend peripherals without reaching behind the desk
  • 6 ft cable adds comfortable reach for devices
  • 5 Gbps transfer speed moves large files quickly
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
  • Foil and braid shielding prevents signal interference

Three-cable extension kit

This three-pack of USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cables each measures 6.6 feet and supports SuperSpeed data rates up to 5 Gbps. They are intended for desktop users who need to bring ports within easy reach for hard drives, webcams, keyboards, mice, flash drives or printers. The cables are backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 hosts and devices. Gold-plated connectors, bare copper conductors and foil-and-braid shielding aim to deliver error-free transmission.

Plug-and-play with strain relief

Installation is straightforward: connect the male end to the host port and the female end to the peripheral. Molded strain-relief collars and grip treads make insertion and removal easier while reducing stress on the connector housing. The only common issue is attempting to run 5 Gbps speeds through a USB 2.0 port, which will limit throughput to 480 Mbps. No drivers or external power are required for typical peripherals.

Sustained 5 Gbps throughput

Under continuous load the cable maintains the rated 5 Gbps SuperSpeed rate provided both host and device support USB 3.0. The shielding and bare copper construction help prevent signal degradation during long file transfers or streaming from external hard drives. If the host port is limited to USB 2.0, the link settles at 480 Mbps for the duration of the session.

Highlights

  • Extend peripherals without reaching behind the desk
  • 6 ft cable adds comfortable reach for devices
  • 5 Gbps transfer speed moves large files quickly
  • Gold-plated connectors resist corrosion for reliable contact
  • Foil and braid shielding prevents signal interference

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How can I verify the cable is delivering the full 5 Gbps speed after plugging it in?

Connect a USB 3.0 device such as an external hard drive to the female end, then check the host controller properties in Device Manager on Windows or System Information on macOS to confirm the link is negotiated at SuperSpeed 5 Gbps rather than 480 Mbps.

What comes in the 3-pack and do I need any extra adapters to use it with standard USB-A ports?

The pack contains three 6.6 ft USB 3.0 Type A male-to-female extension cables; each cable plugs directly into a standard USB-A port on one end and accepts a standard USB-A plug on the other, so no additional adapters are required.

Which length or version should I choose if I need to reach a printer sitting 6 ft from my desktop?

The 6.6 ft length in this 3-pack provides the reach you need while keeping the cable short enough to maintain reliable 5 Gbps performance; longer runs would require an active repeater cable not included here.

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