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Black and light gray USB A male to female active optical cable with micro USB female port, 10 meter length

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U330F-10M-G1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Active Optical Cable 10m M/F

SKU CH-SP44-Z12WV MPN U330F-10M-G1

Active optical USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension cable adds 10 metres (33 feet) between a computer or server and a USB-A device with a built-in female port and optional micro-USB power input

  • TypeUSB 3.0
  • Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
  • ColorBlack & Light Gray
  • Cable Length33 ft.
  • Connector Number2
  • Terminal GenderMale to Female
  • Extends USB connections up to 10 metres using active optical technology
  • Delivers USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 5 Gbps for fast data transfers
  • Connects servers, hard drives and cameras via USB-A male to female connectors
  • Includes Micro-USB female port for optional external power when signal boost is needed
  • CL3-rated jacket with nickel-plated connectors and gold-plated contacts for durable installation

Product identity

The Tripp Lite U330F-10M-G1 is an active optical USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension cable with a male USB-A connector on one end and a female USB-A port plus a micro-USB female port on the other. It extends a USB connection up to 10 metres (33 feet) while maintaining signal integrity for servers, external hard drives and surveillance cameras.

Upgrade path

This cable replaces standard passive copper USB cables that cannot reliably carry 5 Gbps data rates beyond short distances. The jump is worth it when you need to bridge 10 metres without signal degradation or when the host device cannot supply enough power for a long run.

Build integration

The male plug connects to the host first, then the female port accepts your existing device cable, while the micro-USB port provides optional external power for demanding peripherals. Nickel-plated connectors and gold-plated contacts resist corrosion, and the CL3-rated jacket suits in-wall routing where local codes permit.

Highlights

  • Extends USB connections up to 10 metres using active optical technology
  • Delivers USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds up to 5 Gbps for fast data transfers
  • Connects servers, hard drives and cameras via USB-A male to female connectors
  • Includes Micro-USB female port for optional external power when signal boost is needed
  • CL3-rated jacket with nickel-plated connectors and gold-plated contacts for durable installation

Specifications

BrandTripp Lite
ModelU330F-10M-G1
TypeUSB 3.0
Connector TypeUSB A to USB A
ColorBlack & Light Gray
Cable Length33 ft.
Connector Number2
Terminal GenderMale to Female
SpecificationsSide A - Connector 1: USB A (MALE)
Side B - Connector 1: USB A (FEMALE)
Side B - Connector 2: MICRO-USB B (FEMALE)
Connector Plating: Nickel
Contact Plating: Gold
Connector Color: Light Gray
FeaturesActive Optical Cable Extension Connects Servers, Hard Drives and Other USB Components
This USB 3.2 Gen 1 extension/repeater cable (M/F) attaches to your current USB cable to extend your USB connection by 10 meters (33 feet). The U330F-10M-G1 connects computers, servers, external hard drives, surveillance cameras and other devices with a USB-A port. Note: You must first connect the USB-A male connector, then the USB-A female connector.
Supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 Speeds for Reliably Fast Data Transfers
This cable supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times fa
Shipping weight0.35 kg
Package size200 × 40 × 16 mm

Questions about this item

What clearance is needed for the 33 ft active optical cable to route between a server and an external hard drive?

The cable extends 10 meters (33 feet) end to end, so allow that full length plus gentle bends for routing between devices.

Which connector must be plugged in first during installation, and why does the order matter?

Connect the USB-A male end to the host before attaching the USB-A female end to the device; reversing the sequence can prevent the active repeater from initialising.

When should the micro-USB female port on the female connector be used for auxiliary power?

Use the micro-USB female port to supply extra power if the host USB-A port cannot deliver enough current for the active optical circuitry over the full 33 ft run.

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