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Transparent 15 ft USB 2.0 cable with male A and B connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USB2HAB15T 15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable A to B

SKU CH-SG15-GPRG5 MPN USB2HAB15T

Transparent 15 ft USB 2.0 cable connects A to B devices at up to 480 Mbits/sec with foil and braid shielding

  • TypeUSB 2.0
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
  • ColorTransparent
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Male
  • FeaturesCompatible with any PC and Mac, or USB device High-speed dat

Color Transparent

Cable Length 15 Feet

  • 15 ft length reaches distant peripherals without extension
  • Transparent jacket blends into any environment
  • 480 Mbits/sec transfer keeps data moving at USB 2.0 speed
  • Foil and braid shield cuts interference for error-free signals
  • Hot-pluggable design lets you swap live devices safely

15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable

This 15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable connects a standard USB-A host to a USB-B peripheral. It suits desktop users who need extra reach for printers, scanners or external drives across a room. The clear jacket blends into most setups without drawing attention. Male-to-male connectors ensure a direct link with no adapters required.

Replaces shorter or damaged USB 2.0 leads

Swapping a 1 ft or 3 ft cable for this 15 ft length removes the need to place devices right beside the computer. The upgrade is worth it when the peripheral sits on a distant shelf or across a workbench. Backward compatibility with USB 1.1 means older hardware still works without driver changes. Hot-pluggable operation lets you swap live devices without restarting the host.

USB 2.0 distance and device limits

USB 2.0 specifies a maximum cable length of 5 m, so this 15 ft run stays within the electrical limit for 480 Mbits/sec signalling. The twisted-pair construction with foil and braid shield reduces interference and crosstalk over the full span. The bus supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices, though each additional hub or cable adds latency. Users needing faster throughput or longer runs must move to a different interface standard.

Highlights

  • 15 ft length reaches distant peripherals without extension
  • Transparent jacket blends into any environment
  • 480 Mbits/sec transfer keeps data moving at USB 2.0 speed
  • Foil and braid shield cuts interference for error-free signals
  • Hot-pluggable design lets you swap live devices safely

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSB2HAB15T
TypeUSB 2.0
Connector TypeUSB A to USB B
ColorTransparent
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Male
FeaturesCompatible with any PC and Mac, or USB device
High-speed data transfer up to 480 Mbits/sec
Hot Pluggable; allows swapping of live devices
Supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices
Transparent colour blends into any environment
Twisted-pair wires plus a foil and braid shield reduces interference and minimizes cross-talk for consistent high-speed and error-free data transfer
USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1
Electrical Outlet Plug TypePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size211 × 118 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 15 ft transparent cable need behind a desk or rack?

The cable is 15 ft long with male USB A and male USB B connectors on each end; allow enough depth for the connector bodies and a gentle bend radius so the twisted-pair shielded wires are not kinked.

What is the correct way to plug in this USB 2.0 A-to-B cable so the host and device recognise each other?

Insert the USB A plug into the computer or hub and the USB B plug into the peripheral; the connection is hot-pluggable, so the devices can be live, but reversing the ends will prevent enumeration.

When should I consider replacing this transparent USB 2.0 cable?

Replace it if the transparent jacket shows cracks, the foil and braid shield is exposed, or data errors appear at the rated 480 Mbits/sec speed; the connectors are rated for many insertion cycles but physical damage degrades the twisted-pair performance.

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