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Blue 16 ft USB 3.0 extension cable with male and female USB-A connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite U324-016 USB 3.0 cable USB-A to USB-A male/female 16 ft

SKU CH-R0GE-3Y86R MPN U324-016

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed extension cable reaches 16 ft with male-to-female connectors for computers and hard drives

  • Connection typeUSB A to USB A
  • Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderMale to Female
  • Build detailsPVC
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • 16 ft length gives flexible device placement
  • USB 3.0 supports up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Male-to-female connectors extend existing USB-A cables
  • Blue PVC jacket identifies the cable at a glance
  • Bi-directional interface moves data both ways simultaneously

USB 3.0 SuperSpeed extension

The Tripp Lite U324-016 is a 16 ft USB 3.0 cable with a male USB-A connector on one end and a female USB-A connector on the other. It extends the reach between a host computer and USB-A peripherals such as external hard drives, printers or hubs. The bi-directional interface supports simultaneous data flow in both directions. It is built for users who need extra length without sacrificing the 5 Gbps SuperSpeed rating.

Data-rate headroom and thermal profile

The cable carries USB 3.0 SuperSpeed signals rated at up to 5 Gbps, which is 10x faster than USB 2.0. Because it is a passive copper assembly with no active electronics, it generates no measurable heat and draws no additional power beyond the connected devices. There are no fans or active components to create noise, so operation remains completely silent in normal use.

PVC jacket and everyday handling

The blue PVC jacket protects the internal conductors while remaining flexible enough to route around desks, under carpets or along baseboards. Male-to-female gendering lets the cable act as a direct extension for any standard USB-A plug, avoiding the need for extra adapters. At 16 ft it covers most desktop-to-peripheral distances, but installers needing longer runs or in-wall ratings will need a different solution.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameU324-016
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlue
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB A to USB A
Connector count2
Connector genderMale to Female
Size & build
Cable length16 ft (4.88 m)
Build detailsPVC
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 16 ft USB 3.0 male-to-female extension cable without losing SuperSpeed performance?

Plug the male USB-A end into the host port and the device into the female end; the common mistake is daisy-chaining multiple cables, which can drop the 5 Gbps rate below USB 3.0 spec.

What maintenance or replacement will the PVC-jacketed U324-016 need over time?

Inspect the blue PVC jacket and connector housings for cracks or pin corrosion; replace the cable if the SuperSpeed link falls back to USB 2.0 speeds or intermittent disconnects appear.

What limit appears first when the 16 ft extension runs at 5 Gbps continuously?

Signal integrity over the 16 ft length is the first bottleneck; sustained SuperSpeed throughput may degrade if the cable is bent sharply or routed near strong EMI sources.

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