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Transparent 15 ft USB 2.0 cable with male A and B connectors

STARTECH

STARTECH USB2HAB15T 15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable A to B

SKU CH-SG15-GPRG5 MPN USB2HAB15T

Transparent 15 ft USB 2.0 cable connects A to B devices at up to 480 Mbits/sec with foil and braid shielding

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB B
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 2.0
  • Product colorTransparent

Color Transparent

Cable Length 15 Feet

  • 15 ft length reaches distant peripherals without extension
  • Transparent jacket blends into any environment
  • 480 Mbits/sec transfer keeps data moving at USB 2.0 speed
  • Foil and braid shield cuts interference for error-free signals
  • Hot-pluggable design lets you swap live devices safely

15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable

This 15 ft transparent USB 2.0 cable connects a standard USB-A host to a USB-B peripheral. It suits desktop users who need extra reach for printers, scanners or external drives across a room. The clear jacket blends into most setups without drawing attention. Male-to-male connectors ensure a direct link with no adapters required.

Replaces shorter or damaged USB 2.0 leads

Swapping a 1 ft or 3 ft cable for this 15 ft length removes the need to place devices right beside the computer. The upgrade is worth it when the peripheral sits on a distant shelf or across a workbench. Backward compatibility with USB 1.1 means older hardware still works without driver changes. Hot-pluggable operation lets you swap live devices without restarting the host.

USB 2.0 distance and device limits

USB 2.0 specifies a maximum cable length of 5 m, so this 15 ft run stays within the electrical limit for 480 Mbits/sec signalling. The twisted-pair construction with foil and braid shield reduces interference and crosstalk over the full span. The bus supports up to 127 daisy-chained devices, though each additional hub or cable adds latency. Users needing faster throughput or longer runs must move to a different interface standard.

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB2HAB15T
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorTransparent
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB B
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size211 × 118 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

How much clearance does the 15 ft transparent cable need behind a desk or rack?

The cable is 15 ft long with male USB A and male USB B connectors on each end; allow enough depth for the connector bodies and a gentle bend radius so the twisted-pair shielded wires are not kinked.

What is the correct way to plug in this USB 2.0 A-to-B cable so the host and device recognise each other?

Insert the USB A plug into the computer or hub and the USB B plug into the peripheral; the connection is hot-pluggable, so the devices can be live, but reversing the ends will prevent enumeration.

When should I consider replacing this transparent USB 2.0 cable?

Replace it if the transparent jacket shows cracks, the foil and braid shield is exposed, or data errors appear at the rated 480 Mbits/sec speed; the connectors are rated for many insertion cycles but physical damage degrades the twisted-pair performance.

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