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Black USB 3.0 A Male to A Male cable, 9.8 ft, PVC jacket, blue overmolded connectors

Cables To Go

Cables To Go 54172 9.8ft USB 3.0 A Male to A Male Cable Black

SKU CH-6C9X-Z8M6N MPN 54172

A 9.8 ft USB 3.0 A Male to A Male cable supporting up to 4.8 Gbps data transfer with foil and braid shielding

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeData Transfer Cable
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed up to 4.8 Gbps bandwidth
  • Foil and braid shielding reduces EMI/RFI interference
  • Twisted pair construction minimises crosstalk for error-free transfer
  • Blue overmolded connectors identify USB 3.0 compatibility
  • 8 ft length extends device connections

Product Identity

The Cables To Go 54172 is a 9.8 ft USB 3.0 Type A Male to Male cable designed to extend connections between SuperSpeed peripherals and host controllers. It suits installers who need a long, shielded link for hard-drive enclosures, printers or cameras without moving the host device.

Practical Limits

The cable carries USB 3.0 signals and power up to 4.8 Gbps when both ends connect to compliant 3.0 ports. Type A plugs remain backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 hosts, though speed drops to 480 Mbps and power to 500 mA in those configurations. Foil and braid shielding plus twisted-pair construction reduce EMI and crosstalk over the full length.

Deciding Specification

The 28 AWG conductors and PVC jacket determine whether the assembly fits the required routing path and current budget; 900 mA is available only when the host and device both negotiate USB 3.0 power. Buyers needing a different connector gender, a shorter run or a higher wire gauge must select another part number.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameC2G
Model name54172
Product typeData Transfer Cable
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Overall length9.8 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size229 × 140 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 9.8 ft length or a shorter cable for my setup?

The 9.8 ft length gives plenty of reach for peripherals placed away from the host. Pick a shorter cable only if the extra length would create clutter or if you need to fit the run inside a tight cable channel.

What does the 4.8 Gbps headline speed actually deliver when I plug this cable in?

You will see up to 4.8 Gbps transfer rates only when both the host port and the connected device are USB 3.0 compliant. If either end falls back to USB 2.0, the link runs at 480 Mbps instead.

How does the USB 3.0 Type-A interface limit what I can connect?

The Type-A male connectors on both ends mate with standard USB 3.0 Type-A ports. They are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports, but the cable cannot connect to Type-C, Micro-B or Mini-B sockets without an adapter.

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