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Black and red USB Y-cable with two USB-A plugs and one mini-B plug

STARTECH

STARTECH USB2HABMY6 USB 2.0 Y cable USB A to mini B

SKU CH-4W26-3HD58 MPN USB2HABMY6

Y-cable with dual USB-A plugs powers a mini-B device from two ports at once

  • Connection typeUSB A to Mini USB
  • Connector count3
  • Connector detailsUSB A to mini-USB Connector A: 2 - USB A Male Connector B: 1
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 2.0

Cable Length 6 Feet

  • Dual USB-A plugs deliver extra power for portable drives
  • USB 2.0 rated at 480 Mbit/s for reliable data transfer
  • 24/28 AWG conductors with PVC jacket for durable everyday use
  • 6 ft length gives flexible placement of external devices
  • Male-to-male connectors ensure secure fit on both host and peripheral

STARTECH USB 2.0 Y Cable for External Drives

This STARTECH USB2HABMY6 cable connects a USB mini-B external hard drive to a host computer while drawing supplementary power from a second USB A port. It suits users whose single port cannot supply enough current for spin-up or sustained operation.

Dual USB A plugs feed one mini-B device

Two USB A male connectors share the load so the mini-B drive receives adequate power without an external adapter. The 24/28 AWG conductors and PVC jacket meet USB 2.0 wire specifications for reliable data and power delivery.

480 Mbit/s throughput with extra current headroom

The link runs at USB 2.0 480 Mbit/s, handling typical mechanical drives and flash storage. It will not serve devices that require USB 3.0 speeds or connectors other than 5-pin mini-B.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB2HABMY6
Product typeUSB 2.0
Product colorBlack & Red
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to Mini USB
Connector count3
Connector detailsUSB A to mini-USB
Connector A: 2 - USB A Male
Connector B: 1–5 pin mini-USB B Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size193 × 118 × 18 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 24/28 AWG wire gauge limit power delivery under sustained use?

The 24/28 AWG conductors meet USB 2.0 wire specifications and the dual USB-A design supplies extra current to the mini-B device.

Does the PVC jacket or dual-connector design affect heat or noise during all-day operation?

The cable has no active components so it generates no noise; the PVC jacket handles normal operating temperatures for passive USB 2.0 use.

Must the host already provide two USB-A ports for this cable to work?

Yes, the cable requires two USB-A male plugs to deliver the additional power needed by the mini-B device.

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