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Black active USB 3.0 cable with Type-A and Type-B connectors, 10m length

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SAB10M 10m 30ft Active USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-B Cable

SKU CH-H9AC-4KGRP MPN USB3SAB10M

Active cable extends USB 3.0 connections up to 10 m or 30 ft with no signal loss

  • Cable length32.81 ft (10m)
  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB Connector on Seco
  • Product typeSee Details
  • Product colorBlack
  • Overall length32.81 ft (10 m)
  • Connect devices up to 10 m away with no signal loss using the active design
  • Extend USB 3.0 connections to 30 ft beyond the standard 3 m limit
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 delivers 5 Gbps data transfer for high-speed peripherals
  • USB-A to USB-B male connectors fit hard-drive enclosures, docks and capture devices
  • Black 10 m cable provides reliable long-distance links for desktop, laptop or server setups

10-metre active USB 3.0 A-to-B cable

This active cable extends a USB 3.0 connection to 10 metres between a Type-A host and a Type-B peripheral such as a hard-drive enclosure, docking station or video capture device. It is built for installers who need reliable SuperSpeed data transfer beyond the reach of standard passive cables.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 standard

Passive USB 3.0 cables are restricted to about three metres before signal degradation occurs. The active electronics in this cable compensate for attenuation, allowing the full 5 Gbps signalling rate at 10 metres without the need for external repeaters or powered hubs.

Installation notes and common issues

The cable plugs directly into standard Type-A and Type-B ports and draws the power it needs from the host bus, so no separate adapter is required. Problems usually arise when the host port cannot supply enough current for the active circuitry or when the cable is routed through tight bends that stress the embedded electronics.

How it compares

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Price $94.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB3SAB10M
Product typeSee Details
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector on First End:1 x Type A Male USB
Connector on Second End:1 x Type B Male USB
Size & build
Cable length32.81 ft (10m)
Overall length32.81 ft (10 m)
Shipping weight0.65 kg
Package size226 × 213 × 61 mm

Questions about this item

Is the 10 metre length the only option available for this cable?

This model is supplied at 10 metres (32.81 ft) with USB-A male to USB-B male connectors.

Will the cable sustain the full 5 Gbps rate over the full 10 metre run?

The active design is built to exceed the normal 3 metre limit and maintain USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) performance across the full 10 metre length.

What does the USB 3.1 Gen 1 label mean for the connectors on this cable?

The cable uses standard USB-A and USB-B plugs and is rated for USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) data transfer.

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