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Black USB 3.0 A-to-A male cable, 2 m, moulded connectors with strain relief

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SAA6BK USB 3.0 Cable A to A Male 2m Black

SKU CH-J96T-48W2E MPN USB3SAA6BK

A 2 metre USB 3.0 cable with male Type-A connectors on both ends, foil-shielded for 5 Gbit/s data transfer

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 A Male Connector B: 1–9 pin USB
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 at 5 Gbit/s for fast file transfers
  • 2 metre length gives flexible device placement across your workspace
  • Male-to-male USB-A connectors link hubs or PCs directly
  • Molded strain-relief connectors protect the cable from everyday bending
  • Foil-shielded twisted-pair construction reduces interference for reliable data flow

Connect USB 3.0 devices across two metres

This StarTech.com cable carries SuperSpeed USB 3.0 at 5 Gbit s between two USB-A male connectors. The 28 AWG conductors are foil-shielded inside a black PVC jacket rated for -10°C to 50°C operating temperature. Molded strain relief protects each end during repeated insertion cycles.

Suits fixed USB-A peripherals needing extra reach

Ideal for connecting a desktop hub, external enclosure or printer to a host port when the standard lead falls short. Not suited for devices that require USB-C, Micro-B or Mini-B interfaces. Buyers needing higher bandwidth than 5 Gbit s should look at a different cable standard.

Sustained throughput stays at the rated 5 Gbit s

The foil-shielded twisted-pair construction maintains signal integrity over the full 2 m length during long file transfers or continuous backup jobs. Operating humidity tolerance of 0 to 75 % RH ensures stable performance in typical office or workshop environments without thermal throttling.

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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 nameUSB3SAA6BK
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector detailsConnector A: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 A Male
Connector B: 1–9 pin USB 3.0 A Male
Connector genderMale to Male
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size169 × 127 × 39 mm

Questions about this item

Does the host and the peripheral each need a USB 3.0 Type-A port to use this cable?

Yes, both ends are 9-pin USB 3.0 Type-A male connectors, so the computer and the device must each provide a matching USB 3.0 Type-A receptacle.

Will this cable still work at USB 2.0 speeds if I plug it into older USB 2.0 Type-A ports?

The cable is built to the USB 3.0 5 Gbit/s specification and is backward compatible, so it will operate at USB 2.0 rates when connected to legacy Type-A ports.

How can I verify the link is running at the full 5 Gbit/s rate after I connect it?

Check the operating-system device manager or system profiler; it should list the connection as SuperSpeed or USB 3.0, confirming the 5 Gbit/s link is active.

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