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Black USB 3.0 Y-cable with one USB 3.0 male, one USB 2.0 male and a USB 3.0 female connector, 30cm long

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.0 Female to Dual USB Male Y Cable 30cm

SKU CH-K1SX-CS7TG

Connects one USB 3.0 device to two USB ports for extra power, with a 30 cm cable and separate 2.0 power connector

  • Delivers extra power to 2.5" drives via dual USB ports
  • USB 3.0 male handles data and power simultaneously
  • Second USB 2.0 male supplies additional power only
  • 30 cm length keeps desktop cabling tidy
  • Connects one device to two ports for reliable operation

Power Y cable for 2.5" drives

This USB 3.0 Y cable connects a single 2.5 inch portable hard drive to two USB ports on a computer. One male connector carries USB 3.0 power and data while the second male connector supplies additional USB 2.0 power. The 30cm length keeps the setup tidy for desktop or laptop use. It is built for users whose devices need more current than one port can provide.

Thermals noise and power draw

The cable itself draws no active power and generates no heat or noise during operation. It simply combines the current from two host ports to meet the drive's startup and sustained requirements. No external adapter or driver is required for normal use. Power delivery depends on the host ports' own current limits.

Upgrade from single-port cables

This replaces a standard single-ended USB cable when a portable drive fails to spin up or disconnects under load. The jump is worth it for 2.5 inch drives that exceed the current rating of one USB port. It is not for 3.5 inch drives that need a dedicated power supply or for devices that already work reliably on one port.

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Price $16.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 30 cm Y cable to power a 2.5" drive?

Plug the single USB 3.0 female end into the drive, then insert the USB 3.0 male connector into a USB 3.0 port for data and power, and the USB 2.0 male connector into any USB port for extra power only.

What upkeep does the Y cable need over time?

Inspect both male plugs and the female socket for dust or bent pins; wipe contacts with a dry cloth if they look dirty and replace the cable if the moulded strain relief cracks.

Which limit appears first during long transfers?

The USB 2.0 male leg supplies only supplementary current, so the host port's own power budget and the 30 cm length determine the maximum sustained current available to the drive.

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