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Y-shaped USB 3.0 splitter cable, one male to two female ports, flexible black jacket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 3.0 Y Splitter Cable 1 Male to 2 Female 2.5" HDD

SKU CH-C1HB-0CCXK

A USB 3.0 Y splitter cable delivers data and auxiliary power to 2.5-inch external drives, solving low-port-power issues

  • Solves low-power issues on 2.5" drives with auxiliary USB power port
  • USB 3.0 specification ensures stable data transfer for external storage
  • Y-shaped 1 male to 2 female layout carries data and extra power together
  • Flexible cable jacket resists bending for reliable daily use
  • Wide compatibility with 2.5" HDD, SSD and low-power USB storage devices

USB 3.0 Y Splitter for 2.5" Drives

This SMUGDESK cable splits one USB 3.0 male connector into two female ports to deliver both data and auxiliary power. It is built for users connecting 2.5-inch external hard drives or solid-state drives to notebooks that cannot supply enough current on a single port. The Y-shaped design lets the drive draw extra power while maintaining a stable data link.

USB 3.0 Power-Limited Auxiliary Port

The second female port supplies only supplementary power and does not carry data, so the cable cannot run two drives simultaneously. It follows the USB 3.0 transmission specification, but total available current is still bound by the host port’s own limit. High-power devices are not supported and may cause unstable operation.

Handles 2.5" HDDs and SSDs Comfortably

The splitter reliably powers typical 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives and portable SSDs during file transfers and backups. It runs out of headroom when the drive’s peak current exceeds what the host port plus the auxiliary leg can provide, leading to recognition failures or sudden disconnects.

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 247 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick a single-head or Y-splitter cable for my 2.5" drive?

The Y-splitter is the right choice when a notebook port cannot deliver enough current; the second female connector draws auxiliary power so the 2.5" HDD or SSD spins up reliably.

What does the 3.0 rating mean when I plug this into my laptop?

It means the link can run at USB 3.0 speeds, so large file transfers to the external drive stay fast and stable instead of falling back to the slower legacy rate.

Is the auxiliary port a full data port or power-only?

One female port carries both data and power while the second is dedicated to extra power; the cable is not intended for high-draw devices beyond low-power 2.5" storage.

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