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Black 16.40 ft active USB 3.0 A to B cable with Type A and Type B male connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SAB5M 16.40 ft active USB 3.0 A to B cable

SKU CH-3B3D-7VEQJ MPN USB3SAB5M

An active USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable that reaches 16.40 ft without signal loss

  • TypeSee Details
  • ColorBlack
  • Length16.40 ft
  • Connector Number1
  • Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • FeaturesConnect USB 3.0 devices up to 5m away with no signal loss 15
  • Connect devices up to 5 metres with no signal loss using the active design
  • Transfer data at 5 Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
  • Extend connections beyond the standard 3-metre limit for flexible placement
  • Link USB Type-B peripherals to USB 3.0 hosts using Type-A to Type-B connectors
  • 40 ft black cable provides ample reach for desktop or server setups

Product identity

The StarTech USB3SAB5M is an active USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B cable measuring 16.40 ft. It extends the connection distance for USB 3.0 peripherals up to 5 m without signal loss. The cable supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 data rates of 5 Gbps.

Who it suits and who it does not

This cable suits users who need to place a USB Type-B device such as a hard-drive enclosure, docking station or video capture device beyond the 3-metre limit of standard passive cables. It is not for buyers who require a shorter passive cable, a different connector combination, or a length other than 16.40 ft.

Deciding specification

The active circuitry that enables reliable 5 Gbps operation at 16.40 ft is the single specification that determines whether this cable meets the installation requirement.

Highlights

  • Connect devices up to 5 metres with no signal loss using the active design
  • Transfer data at 5 Gbps with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
  • Extend connections beyond the standard 3-metre limit for flexible placement
  • Link USB Type-B peripherals to USB 3.0 hosts using Type-A to Type-B connectors
  • 40 ft black cable provides ample reach for desktop or server setups

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSB3SAB5M
TypeSee Details
ColorBlack
Length16.40 ft
Connector Number1
Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type B Male USB
FeaturesConnect USB 3.0 devices up to 5m away with no signal loss
15' USB 3.0 A to B Cable
5m USB 3.0 Cable M/M
15 ft Active USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-B Cable
USB A to B Cable
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Designed to exceed standard USB 3.0 cable lengths
Connect a USB Type-B device (hard drive enclosure or docking station or video capture device or etc.) to a USB 3.0 capable desktop or laptop or server beyond the 3-meter limit of standard cables
Guaranteed reliability with our 2-year warranty
Shipping weight0.35 kg
Package size229 × 213 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

Does the active electronics in the 16.40 ft cable need any maintenance or replacement over time?

The active circuitry is built into the cable and requires no user maintenance or replacement under normal use.

What limit appears first when the cable runs at 5 Gbps for long transfers?

The 5 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 bandwidth ceiling is the first limit reached during sustained high-speed transfers.

Does the cable get warm or draw extra power when used all day?

The active design draws a small amount of bus power but stays cool during continuous operation.

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