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Short black HDMI male-to-female adapter cable, six inches long

STARTECH

STARTECH HDMIEXTAA6IN 6 in HDMI Port Saver Cable M/F

SKU CH-JV38-V1A35 MPN HDMIEXTAA6IN

A 6-inch HDMI male-to-female cable that extends the port to reduce stress and protect interfaces from wear

  • Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1 - HDMI Male Connector B: 1 - HDMI Female
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Product typeHDMI
  • Product colorBlack
  • Protects HDMI ports from wear by absorbing cable stress
  • Extends the HDMI interface by 6 in for easier access
  • Male-to-female connectors keep the original port orientation intact
  • High-speed construction supports Ultra HD 4k x 2k video signals
  • Compact 0.5 ft length reduces clutter in tight spaces

Port Saver for HDMI Devices

This six-inch adapter adds a male-to-female HDMI connection between a source and a cable. It absorbs the physical strain that repeated plugging and unplugging places on built-in ports. The short length keeps the signal path clean while protecting expensive graphics cards, monitors and capture devices from wear.

Replaces Direct Cable Strain

Instead of a heavy cable hanging directly from a panel-mounted socket, this extender moves the leverage point away from the device chassis. The upgrade is worth it when equipment is rack-mounted, wall-mounted or frequently reconfigured for presentations and test benches. It prevents the solder-joint fatigue that leads to intermittent video or complete port failure.

Simple Male-to-Female Installation

Connect the male end to the device and plug the existing cable into the female end; no drivers or configuration are required. The only common issue is forgetting to seat both connectors fully, which can cause a blank screen or HDCP handshake errors. Ensure the latch clicks on each side before securing the cable run.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameHDMIEXTAA6IN
Product typeHDMI
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1 - HDMI Male
Connector B: 1 - HDMI Female
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Overall length6 in (15.2 cm)
Cable length0.5 ft (0.15 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size216 × 114 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 6 in cable require any special mounting brackets to protect the HDMI port?

No brackets are needed; the short male-to-female cable plugs directly into the device port and the HDMI cable connects to the female end, removing strain from the fixed port.

What is the correct way to attach the 6 in port saver so the HDMI connector does not loosen over time?

Insert the male HDMI connector fully into the source device first, then plug the display cable into the female end; reversing the order can leave the saver hanging on the cable and stress the port.

When should the 6 in port saver be replaced to keep protecting the HDMI interface?

Replace it if the male plug feels loose in the device port, the female socket grips cables poorly, or the cable jacket shows kinks or exposed conductors from repeated bending.

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