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Blue USB 3.0 extension cable with male and female Type-A connectors, 5 ft length

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SEXT5DSK USB 3.0 Extension Cable A to A 5 ft

SKU CH-05RV-0HWF3 MPN USB3SEXT5DSK

Extends a USB 3.0 port by five feet with a shielded male-to-female cable rated for 5 Gbit/s data transfer

  • TypeUSB
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlue
  • Connector Number2
  • Connector DetailConnector A: 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male Connecto
  • Terminal GenderMale to Female

Style USB 3.0

  • Extend USB 3.0 ports to your desktop with a 5 ft cable
  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbit/s transfer rates move large files quickly
  • Shielded twisted-pair construction with foil and braid reduces interference
  • 28 AWG conductors maintain signal integrity over the full length
  • Blue PVC jacket identifies the USB 3.0 connection at a glance

Extend USB 3.0 ports to the desktop

This StarTech.com USB3SEXT5DSK cable adds a 5 ft male-to-female link so a rear-panel USB 3.0 port can be reached from the desk. It suits anyone who plugs in flash drives, docks or peripherals without moving the computer.

USB 3.0 cable length limit

The USB 3.0 specification caps passive copper cables at roughly 3 metres, so this 5 ft run stays inside the electrical budget for 5 Gbit/s SuperSpeed signalling. Longer passive extensions would risk signal loss and dropped bandwidth.

Male-to-female A-type connector gender

The cable terminates in a standard USB 3.0 Type-A plug on one end and a Type-A receptacle on the other. It cannot connect two host controllers or two upstream-facing ports, so it is not for direct PC-to-PC links.

Highlights

  • Extend USB 3.0 ports to your desktop with a 5 ft cable
  • SuperSpeed 5 Gbit/s transfer rates move large files quickly
  • Shielded twisted-pair construction with foil and braid reduces interference
  • 28 AWG conductors maintain signal integrity over the full length
  • Blue PVC jacket identifies the USB 3.0 connection at a glance

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelUSB3SEXT5DSK
TypeUSB
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlue
Connector Number2
Connector DetailConnector A: 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Male
Connector B: 1 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Terminal GenderMale to Female
SpecificationsWire Gauge: 28 AWG
Cable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Cable Shield Type: Aluminum-Mylar Foil with Braid
Type and Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s
FeaturesDesigned and constructed to SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Specifications
High quality Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) construction
Extend your connection between USB 3.0 devices up to 5-feet
Data transfer rates up to 10x faster then USB 2.0
Extend your USB 3.0 port from your PC or Laptop to a more practical spot on your desktop
Electrical Outlet Plug TypePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Shipping weight0.13 kg
Package size121 × 119 × 41 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 5 ft length or a shorter cable for my desktop setup?

The 5 ft length lets you bring a rear-panel USB 3.0 port to the front of a typical tower without excess slack.

What does the 5 Gbit/s rate mean when I plug in a USB 3.0 drive?

It sets the theoretical ceiling; real-world throughput will be lower due to protocol overhead and the drive’s own speed limit.

Does the USB 3.0 Type-A interface cap performance compared to newer standards?

Yes — the Type-A connector and USB 3.0 signalling limit the link to 5 Gbit/s even if the host supports faster modes.

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