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Space grey USB 2.0 active extension cable with male and female type A connectors, fifteen feet long

STARTECH

STARTECH USB2FAAEXT15 15 ft USB 2.0 active extension cable A male to A female

SKU CH-7Y5Z-CMHBF MPN USB2FAAEXT15

Extends a USB 2.0 device up to 15 ft with active signal boosting and cascades five units for 75 ft total

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector countUpstream Connector : USB A Male Downstream Connector : USB A
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorSpace Gray
  • Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
  • DetailsData Transfer Rate : Up to 480 Mbits/sec Maximum Cascadable
  • Extends USB devices 15 ft (4.5 m) with active signal boosting
  • Bus-powered design draws power from the USB port, no adapter needed
  • Cascade up to 5 cables for a total 75 ft (22.5 m) reach
  • Supports USB 2.0/1.1/1.0 at up to 480 Mbps data rate
  • Compatible with Windows 98SE through XP and Mac OS 10.2.8+

15 ft USB 2.0 active extension

The StarTech USB2FAAEXT15 adds 15 ft of reach to a USB 2.0 device using an A male to A female layout. It draws power from the host port so no external adapter is required. The cable supports data rates up to 480 Mbits/sec and works with USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 equipment.

Check host power and cascade limits

Verify that the host port can supply enough current for the connected device plus the active electronics. The cable is cascadable up to 5 units for a total run of 75 ft, but each link adds load on the same upstream port. Ensure the operating system is Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista or Mac OS 10.2.8 or later for native support.

Space Gray jacket and repeater housing

The Space Gray cable jacket covers an inline repeater module that maintains signal integrity over the 4.5 m span. The A female downstream connector accepts standard USB A plugs without adapters. Because the assembly is powered from the bus, there is no separate power brick to route or secure during installation.

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Price $18.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB2FAAEXT15
Product typeUSB
Product colorSpace Gray
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector countUpstream Connector : USB A Male
Downstream Connector : USB A Female
Size & build
Overall length15 ft (4.57 m)
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size154 × 132 × 50 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 15 ft active extension cable include everything needed to connect a USB 2.0 device or do I need a separate power adapter?

The cable draws power directly from the USB port, so no external power adapter is required; the package contains the 15 ft active extension with a USB A male upstream connector and a USB A female downstream connector.

When should I choose the 15 ft model versus cascading multiple units for a longer run?

Use the single 15 ft cable for runs up to 15 ft; if you need up to 75 ft you can cascade up to five units, each adding another 15 ft while maintaining USB 2.0 signal integrity.

What does the 480 Mbps rating mean when the cable is used with a USB 2.0 hard drive in a Windows 10 PC?

The cable supports USB 2.0 High Speed data rates up to 480 Mbps, so a USB 2.0 hard drive will operate at its native maximum throughput without the signal degradation that occurs on passive cables longer than 5 metres.

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