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Black USB 3.0 cable with Type A male connectors on both ends

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3LINK USB 3.0 A-to-A data transfer cable

SKU CH-CT14-AJE2V MPN USB3LINK

Transfers files between two computers at USB 3.0 speeds without networking or extra software

  • TypeUSB 3.0
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlack
  • Connector Number2
  • Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • FeaturesQuickly and easily transfer all of your Windows® or Mac file

Style USB-A

  • Transfer files at 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 speed
  • Works with both Mac and Windows systems
  • Migrate data using Windows Easy Transfer software
  • Includes PC-Linq software for Windows 8.1
  • Connect two computers directly without network setup

Direct computer-to-computer link

The StarTech USB3LINK cable connects two USB-A ports so Windows and Mac systems can exchange files at USB 3.0 speed without a network, external drive or software download. It targets anyone upgrading to a new machine who needs to move user data quickly.

Sustained throughput at 5 Gbps

The link runs at the USB 3.0 signalling rate of 5 Gbps, so large migrations keep a steady pace instead of dropping to burst-only speeds. Performance scales with the host controllers and storage on each computer rather than the cable itself.

Plug in and run the included software

Both ends are standard Type-A male plugs, so installation is a simple matter of inserting each connector into a free port. The bundle supplies Windows Easy Transfer and PC-Linq utilities; the only common issue is trying to connect a host that lacks a USB-A port.

Highlights

  • Transfer files at 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 speed
  • Works with both Mac and Windows systems
  • Migrate data using Windows Easy Transfer software
  • Includes PC-Linq software for Windows 8.1
  • Connect two computers directly without network setup

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSB3LINK
TypeUSB 3.0
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlack
Connector Number2
Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type A Male USB
FeaturesQuickly and easily transfer all of your Windows® or Mac files to your new computer over USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)
Mac and PC compatible
Windows 8 Transfer Cable
Mac OS X data transfer cable
Windows XP and Windows Vista easy transfer cable
Compatible with Windows Easy Transfer software for migrating to newer version of Windows (including Windows 8)
PC-Linq software compatible with Windows 8.1
Transfer files between computers without networking, CD or download required
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size157 × 132 × 30 mm

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Questions about this item

How much power does the USB3LINK draw when transferring files continuously between two computers?

The cable is bus-powered and draws its operating current from the host USB 3.0 ports, so no external adapter is required during all-day transfers.

Which software must already be installed on both computers for the USB3LINK to move files?

Windows Easy Transfer or the included PC-Linq utility must be present on each machine; the cable itself carries no drivers.

Will the USB3LINK work if one computer only has USB 2.0 Type-A ports?

Yes, the cable falls back to USB 2.0 speeds when plugged into legacy ports, though the 5 Gbps rate requires USB 3.0 on both ends.

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