
3m USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable - M/F
Product ID: USB3AAEXT3M
The USB3AAEXT3M, 3-meter Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable, offers one USB type-A (male) connector and
one USB type-A (female) connector, and provides an active extension of USB 3.0 devices of up to 3-
meters (10-feet).
An all-in-one cable for overcoming distance restrictions as well as power source limitations; the active
USB 3.0 extension cable incorporates bus-powered active circuitry to ensure performance beyond the
typical length limits of standard USB cables. Up to 4 of these cables can be daisy-chained together,
allowing the connection to be extended a total of 12-meters. If necessary, the USB device can be powered
from a wall outlet, using the Universal AC power adapter provided with the cable.
The USB3AAEXT3M extension cable (USB Extender) supports high speed USB 3.0 transfer rates of up to
5Gbps, and is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year Warranty.
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Certifications, Reports
and Compatibility
Applications
• Extend the distance of USB peripherals beyond the USB 3.0 3-meter
limitation
• Cascade up to 4 levels
• Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 devices
Features
• Fully shielded for error-free connections
• Plug-and-play, no driver required
• USB bus-powered
• Universal external power source also included
• Blue LED indicator x1 for Extension Cable and USB port connection
status monitoring
• Compatible with PC Windows® 8/7/Vista/XP and Mac computer
systems
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Warranty 2 Years
Hardware Cable Jacket Type PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
Connector Plating Nickel
Connector(s) Connector A 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Male
Connector B 1 - USB Type-A (9 pin) USB 3.0 Female
Special Notes /
Requirements
Note Cascade up to 4 USB3AAEXT3M devices together for further
extension
Power Center Tip Polarity Positive
Input Current 0.35 A
Input Voltage 110V-240V AC
Output Current 2A
Output Voltage 5 DC
Plug Type H
Power Consumption (In Watts) 10
Power Source AC Adapter Included
Physical
Characteristics
Cable Length 9.8 ft [3 m]
Color Black
Product Weight 8.1 oz [230 g]
Packaging
Information
Package Quantity 1
Shipping (Package) Weight 0.7 lb [0.3 kg]
What's in the Box Included in Package 1 - 3 m USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable - M/F
1 - Universal Power Adapter
1 - Plug Adapters for North America, UK, Europe, and
Australia
Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
www.startech.com
1 800 265 1844