The StarTech USB 3.0 Male to Female Active Extension Cable (5m) offers one USB type A male connector and one USB type A female connector, and provides an active extension of USB 3.0 devices for up to 5m. The all-in-one cable is suitable for overcoming distance restrictions as well as power source limitations. It incorporates bus-powered active circuitry to ensure performance beyond the length limits of standard USB cables. Up to Two of these cables can be daisy-chained together, allowing the connection to be extended to a total of 65.6'. If necessary, the USB device can be powered from a wall outlet using the universal AC power adapter provided with the cable.
Key Features:
- Extends a USB 3.0 device connection by an additional 32.8' or cascade up to two/four levels covering a distance of 65.6'
- Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices
- Fully shielded for error-free connections
- Plug-and-play, no driver required
- USB bus-powered
- Powered directly from the USB port or through the included universal external power adapter
- One blue LED indicator for extension cable and USB port connection status monitoring
- Compatible with PC (Windows 8/7/Vista/XP), Mac
