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Black USB 2.0 Y cable with one female A port and two male A plugs, 20cm long

TeKit

TeKit USB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Y Splitter Cable 20cm

SKU CH-8J7V-SRR0Z

Connects a single USB 2.0 device to two host ports, drawing extra power for 2.5 inch drives

  • Connection typeUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter
  • Connector count3
  • Connector detailsUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter
  • Extra power for 2.5" drives via dual USB ports
  • 20 cm length keeps desktop cabling tidy
  • USB 2.0 data plus dedicated power connector
  • Shielded cable reduces signal interference
  • Black colour matches most peripherals

USB 2.0 Y splitter for 2.5" drives

This cable splits one USB 2.0 female port into two USB 2.0 male plugs. One plug carries both power and data while the second supplies extra power only. It is designed for 2.5 inch mobile hard disks that need more current than a single port can provide. The 20 cm length keeps the setup compact.

Replaces single-port cables that starve the drive

When a laptop or desktop USB port cannot deliver enough current, the drive may fail to spin up or disconnect during transfers. This Y cable draws power from a second port so the drive receives the combined current it requires. The upgrade is worth it whenever a standard cable causes click noises, slow speeds or device-not-recognised errors.

Plug both males into the host before attaching

The female end accepts the drive's own cable or the drive directly. Both male plugs must be seated in powered USB sockets on the same machine for the extra current to be available. A common mistake is plugging only the data-and-power male, which leaves the drive under-powered. Shielded construction helps reduce interference on the data line.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTekit
Product typeUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter Extension Cable for 2.5 Mobile Hard Disk
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter Extension Cable for 2.5 Mobile Hard Disk
Connector count3
Connector detailsUSB 2.0 Female A to Dual A Male Extra Power Data Y splitter Extension Cable for 2.5 Mobile Hard Disk
Connector genderMale to Female
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Cable shieldingYes

Questions about this item

What clearance do I need for the 20 cm Y-cable and its three USB-A plugs?

The cable is 20 cm long and carries one USB 2.0 Female A plus two USB-A Male connectors; allow enough space behind the device for the Y junction and both male plugs to sit without strain.

Which USB-A male plug carries data and which is power-only when I install it?

One male plug provides both USB 2.0 power and data, the second male plug provides power only; insert the data plug into the host port that connects to the 2.5" drive and the power-only plug into any spare USB-A port.

Will the shielding or connectors on this 2.0 Y-cable degrade and need replacement?

The cable has shielding and standard USB-A connectors rated for normal mating cycles; replace it if the plugs become loose, the jacket shows damage, or the 2.5" drive no longer receives reliable power.

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