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Two black USB 3.0 keystone jack inserts with female ports

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.0 Keystone Jack Inserts 2-Pack Black USB 3.0 A

SKU CH-QKBY-SACFE

Two female-to-female USB 3.0 keystone inserts snap into standard wall plates for tidy, high-speed peripheral connections up to 5 Gbps

  • Apple compatibilityPrinter
  • Build detailsStone
  • Product colorBlack USB 3.0 A
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps
  • Female-to-female coupler extends USB cables through walls
  • Snap-in keystone fits standard wall plates
  • Reusable inserts relocate easily for upgrades
  • Two-pack supplies multiple rooms or workstations

USB 3.0 keystone inserts for wall plates

These two black keystone jack inserts fit standard wall plates and patch panels to provide USB 3.0 Type-A connectivity through a wall. Each insert has female ports on both sides so a concealed cable can be joined to a device cable without soldering. The snap-in design locks securely yet allows easy removal when redecorating or upgrading. The pack suits homes, small offices or labs that want a tidy, professional installation.

Sustained throughput at USB 3.0 speeds

The inserts support the USB 3.0 data rate of up to 5 Gbps, which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0, and remain backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices. Because the connection is a passive feed-through, signal quality depends on the total cable length and the quality of the cables used on each side. In long runs the sustained transfer rate will be limited by the weakest link in the chain rather than by the keystone itself.

Practical limits of the USB 3.0 interface

USB 3.0 specifies a maximum cable length of about three metres for full 5 Gbps performance, so the combined length of the in-wall cable and the device cable should stay within that bound. The inserts add no active circuitry, so they do not extend the reach beyond the standard limit. Builders who need longer runs or higher bandwidths such as USB 3.1 or USB 3.2 will require active extenders or fibre-based solutions instead.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameZdyCGTime
Product colorBlack USB 3.0 A
Size & build
Build detailsStone
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityPrinter

Questions about this item

Does the keystone insert run hot or draw noticeable power when left connected all day?

The passive USB 3.0 keystone jack has no active electronics, so it generates no heat and draws no power of its own; only the connected devices consume power.

What cables or devices must I already own to use this keystone insert?

You need a standard keystone wall plate or patch panel plus a USB A-to-B cable for the printer side and a regular USB A cable for the computer side; none are included.

Will this USB 3.0 keystone work with my older USB 2.0 or 1.1 printer and cables?

Yes, the insert is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1, so legacy peripherals and cables will function at their native speeds.

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