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Black Y-splitter cable with one USB-A female and two USB-A male connectors 39cm

SANOXY

SANOXY USB 2.0 Female to 2 USB Male Y Power Splitter Cable 39cm

SKU CH-H6WR-VAZ5N

A USB 2.0 Y-cable that draws power from two USB-A ports to run a single device up to 1000 mA, with data on one leg, 39 cm long

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Y-splitter powers demanding USB drives from two ports
  • Single female port connects one device while drawing dual power
  • 39 cm cable reaches nearby ports without strain
  • USB 2.0 interface handles data through one male connector
  • Supports up to 1000 mA for SSD and HDD enclosures

USB 2.0 Y power splitter cable

The SANOXY cable provides a single USB 2.0 Type-A female port that splits into two USB 2.0 Type-A male connectors. It is intended for users who need to draw extra current for a peripheral that a single port cannot supply reliably. The 39 cm length keeps the connection tidy inside a desktop chassis or alongside a laptop.

Build integration and power delivery

Both male plugs can deliver power, but only one carries data signals to the host. The assembly supports up to 1000 mA total current, allowing it to run most 2.5-inch hard-disk enclosures and solid-state drives without a separate power adapter. It frees up a wall socket or powered hub by borrowing spare bus power from a second port.

Upgrade context and limitations

This splitter replaces a standard single-ended USB cable when a drive enclosure spins up but fails to stay powered. The jump is worthwhile for mechanical disks that exceed one port's current limit. It will not charge two phones or tablets simultaneously, and it does not add extra data lanes for multiple storage devices.

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Price $8.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A

Questions about this item

What is the maximum current this Y-cable can deliver to a hard drive under sustained load?

The cable is rated for up to 1000mA current, supporting SSD and mechanical hard-disk enclosures.

How much heat or noise does the splitter generate when powering a drive all day?

It is a passive cable with no active components, so it produces no fan noise and negligible heat during continuous use.

Which host ports must my laptop already have to use both power and data functions?

You need two free USB-A ports; one supplies data and power, the second supplies auxiliary power only.

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