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Blue USB 3.0 extension cable with Type A male to female connectors, 3.28 ft

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SEXT1M USB 3.0 extension cable 3.28 ft

SKU CH-FRWH-TRRBK MPN USB3SEXT1M

Adds one metre to a USB 3.0 link with a blue Type A male-to-female cable

  • TypeData Transfer Cable
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlue
  • Connector Number1
  • Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • FeaturesPackaged Quantity:1 Cable Characteristic:Extension Cable

Cable Length 3 Feet

  • Extends USB 3.0 connections by 3.28 ft
  • Male Type A to female Type A connectors
  • Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer
  • Blue cable colour for easy identification
  • Adds one metre to existing cable reach

Extension length and connector type

This StarTech.com USB 3.0 extension cable adds 3.28 ft of reach to an existing SuperSpeed connection. It terminates with a Type A male plug on one end and a Type A female port on the other. The blue housing identifies the USB 3.0 interface at a glance. It suits users who need to bridge a gap between a host and a peripheral without replacing the original cable.

Sustained data throughput

The cable is rated for USB 3.0 SuperSpeed signalling, supporting the standard 5 Gbps transfer rate across its full length. Signal integrity is maintained over the 3.28 ft run so that external drives, docks or cameras keep their rated bandwidth during long copies or streams. No active electronics are present, so performance depends on the quality of the host and device controllers at each end.

Installation notes

Connection is plug-and-play: insert the male end into the host or hub and attach the existing device cable to the female end. The only common issue is exceeding the total link length allowed by the USB 3.0 specification when chaining multiple extensions, which can cause enumeration failures or speed drops. Ensure the combined cable run stays within the standard's maximum recommended distance.

Highlights

  • Extends USB 3.0 connections by 3.28 ft
  • Male Type A to female Type A connectors
  • Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer
  • Blue cable colour for easy identification
  • Adds one metre to existing cable reach

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSB3SEXT1M
TypeData Transfer Cable
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlue
Connector Number1
Connector DetailConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type A Female USB
FeaturesPackaged Quantity:1
Cable Characteristic:Extension Cable
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size207 × 198 × 14 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the cable add noticeable heat or power draw when used continuously?

The extension is passive copper wiring, so it adds no active heat or measurable power consumption beyond the devices you connect.

What must my existing cable and port provide for this extension to work?

You need a standard USB 3.0 Type-A male cable and a matching Type-A female port on the host or hub.

Will this cable work with my older USB 2.0 peripherals and ports?

Yes, the USB 3.0 Type-A connectors are backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices and ports at their native speeds.

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