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Black USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B cable, 6 ft (1.8 m)

STARTECH

STARTECH SKUSBAB06-TAA 6ft USB 2.0 A-B cable

SKU CH-F5FW-5BAPX MPN SKUSBAB06-TAA

A 6 ft USB 2.0 cable linking Type-A and Type-B ports at 480 Mbps, TAA compliant for secure KVM use in defence and healthcare

  • Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
  • Product typeUSB
  • Key features6 ft USB-A to B Cable, TAA
  • Connect printers and scanners with a 6 ft USB 2.0 Type-A to Type-B cable
  • Transfer data at up to 480 Mbps over the 1.8 m link
  • Works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux without extra drivers
  • TAA compliant design suits secure KVM switches in defense and healthcare settings
  • Durable male-to-male connectors ensure a reliable fit on both host and peripheral ports

USB 2.0 A-to-B cable, 6 ft

This six-foot cable links a USB-A host port to a USB-B device port at USB 2.0 speeds of 480 Mbps. It is built to the TAA-compliant standard required for secure KVM installations in defence, healthcare and command-centre environments. The moulded male-to-male connectors fit printers, scanners and compatible KVM switches without adapters.

Suitable for TAA-mandated deployments

Buyers who need a TAA-qualified link for approved KVM hardware will meet the compliance requirement with this cable. It does not satisfy installations that demand USB 3.x or higher bandwidth, longer runs beyond 1.8 m, or USB-C connectors on either end.

480 Mbps USB 2.0 data rate

The 480 Mbps ceiling determines whether the cable can support the peripheral’s throughput needs. If the connected device requires faster signalling, this cable will become the bottleneck.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech
Model nameSKUSBAB06-TAA
Product typeUSB
Size & build
Cable length6 ft (1.83 m)
Overall length6 ft (1.83 m)
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size396 × 137 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I connect this 6ft USB 2.0 A-B cable to a printer?

Plug the USB-A male end into the host computer and the USB-B male end into the printer; the step often missed is seating the square USB-B connector fully until it clicks.

Will the connectors on this TAA-compliant cable wear out with daily use?

The USB-A and USB-B male connectors are rated for standard mating cycles; inspect for bent pins or loose fit after heavy use and replace the cable if the connection becomes intermittent.

At what point does the 480 Mbps data rate drop during a long print job?

The 480 Mbps rate is the USB 2.0 specification limit; sustained throughput will not exceed this figure and may fall lower if the host controller or device firmware imposes additional overhead.

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