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Black USB 3.0 A-to-A cable with blue moulded connectors, two metres long

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Cables To Go 54171 USB 3.0 A to A cable 2 m

SKU CH-ZCBS-6NWZE MPN 54171

A 2-metre USB 3.0 Type A male-to-male cable supporting up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer and 900 mA power, with foil-and-braid shielding and moulded connectors

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End: 1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Sec
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • Product colorBlack
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed up to 4.8 Gbps bandwidth
  • Shielded foil and braid construction reduces EMI/RFI interference
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts
  • Delivers up to 900 mA power for connected peripherals
  • 2 metre length with moulded blue Type A connectors

USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male Cable

This Cables To Go 54171 cable links two USB Type A ports for data transfer and power delivery. It supports the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification with up to 4.8 Gbps bandwidth. Foil and braid shielding plus twisted pair construction reduce EMI, RFI and crosstalk for error-free operation. Molded connectors are colour-coded blue to identify USB 3.0 compatibility.

Suits USB 3.0 peripherals needing a direct host link

Ideal for connecting hard drive enclosures, printers, modems, cameras or other SuperSpeed USB devices to a USB 3.0 host port. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 hosts and devices at their respective speeds. Not for users who require a USB Type B, Micro, Mini or Type C connector on either end. Also unsuitable if a longer reach than 2 metres is needed.

Deciding spec: USB 3.0 Type A to Type A

The single specification that determines fit is the combination of USB 3.0 SuperSpeed rating and dual Type A male connectors delivering up to 4.8 Gbps. This matches only devices and hosts that both present a USB Type A port and require SuperSpeed throughput. If either endpoint uses a different connector shape or a lower USB revision, this cable will not meet the requirement.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name54171
Product typeData Transfer Cable
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector on First End:
1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:
1 x Type A Male USB
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size199 × 126 × 33 mm

Questions about this item

Does the cable generate noticeable heat or draw much power when used continuously for long transfers?

It carries up to 900 mA at 5 V, which is the maximum the USB 3.0 specification allows for a Type A connection; passive cables do not produce measurable heat under normal load.

What must my computer and peripheral already have for this cable to work?

Both ends need a USB Type A port — one on the host and one on the device — and both must support USB 3.0 to reach the 4.8 Gbps rate.

Will it still function if I plug it into an older USB 2.0 or 1.1 port?

Yes, the Type A connectors are backwards compatible; the link will run at the older port's speed and power limit.

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