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Y-shaped Mini USB 2.0 cable with two USB-A plugs and external power port, black flexible cord, reinforced connectors

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK Mini USB 2.0 Y Cable with Power Port

SKU CH-V5H2-KN6BY

A Mini USB 2.0 Y-cable with an extra power port that delivers enough current for 2.5-inch external hard drives when a single port falls short

  • Dual USB plugs plus external power port deliver reliable power to 2.5-inch drives
  • USB 2.0 compliance enables fast data sync and stable charging simultaneously
  • Y-splitter design solves single-port power shortages for portable hard disks
  • Reinforced connectors and flexible cable resist fracture during daily bending
  • Plug-and-play operation works with any Mini USB-equipped external hard drive

Mini USB 2.0 Y cable with power port

This Mini USB 2.0 Y cable features dual USB male connectors and an external power port. It delivers data sync and charging for 2.5-inch portable hard drives that require more current than a single USB port provides. Plug-and-play operation works without driver installation.

Suitable for 2.5-inch drives with Mini USB interface

This cable suits users whose 2.5-inch external hard drive has a Mini USB port and suffers from recognition failure due to insufficient power. It is not for devices equipped with Micro USB or USB-C ports, nor for drives that already operate reliably on a single USB connection.

Mini USB 2.0 interface

The cable complies with the Mini USB 2.0 standard, so it only fits devices that expose a Mini USB socket. Verify the port on your drive before ordering; a different physical connector will prevent the cable from working.

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Price $15.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the Y-cable need two USB-A ports to power a 2.5-inch drive?

Yes, the second USB-A plug draws extra current so the 2.5-inch external hard disk receives enough power when a single port falls short.

What is the most common mistake when connecting this Mini USB 2.0 Y cable?

People often confuse Mini USB with Micro USB or USB-C and plug the wrong end into the drive, so verify the port shape before inserting.

Which part of this cable is most likely to wear out first with daily bending?

The flexible cable near the reinforced connector joints handles repeated flexing, but the Mini USB tip itself can loosen after many insertions.

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