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Black USB 3.0 cable with Type A male connectors on both ends

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3LINK USB 3.0 A-to-A data transfer cable

SKU CH-CT14-AJE2V MPN USB3LINK

Transfers files between two computers at USB 3.0 speeds without networking or extra software

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresQuickly and easily transfer all of your Windows® or Mac file

Style USB-A

  • Transfer files at 5 Gbps with USB 3.0 speed
  • Works with both Mac and Windows systems
  • Migrate data using Windows Easy Transfer software
  • Includes PC-Linq software for Windows 8.1
  • Connect two computers directly without network setup

Direct computer-to-computer link

The StarTech USB3LINK cable connects two USB-A ports so Windows and Mac systems can exchange files at USB 3.0 speed without a network, external drive or software download. It targets anyone upgrading to a new machine who needs to move user data quickly.

Sustained throughput at 5 Gbps

The link runs at the USB 3.0 signalling rate of 5 Gbps, so large migrations keep a steady pace instead of dropping to burst-only speeds. Performance scales with the host controllers and storage on each computer rather than the cable itself.

Plug in and run the included software

Both ends are standard Type-A male plugs, so installation is a simple matter of inserting each connector into a free port. The bundle supplies Windows Easy Transfer and PC-Linq utilities; the only common issue is trying to connect a host that lacks a USB-A port.

How it compares

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Price $38.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB3LINK
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type A Male USB
Size & build
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size157 × 132 × 30 mm

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Questions about this item

How much power does the USB3LINK draw when transferring files continuously between two computers?

The cable is bus-powered and draws its operating current from the host USB 3.0 ports, so no external adapter is required during all-day transfers.

Which software must already be installed on both computers for the USB3LINK to move files?

Windows Easy Transfer or the included PC-Linq utility must be present on each machine; the cable itself carries no drivers.

Will the USB3LINK work if one computer only has USB 2.0 Type-A ports?

Yes, the cable falls back to USB 2.0 speeds when plugged into legacy ports, though the 5 Gbps rate requires USB 3.0 on both ends.

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