StarTech USB3CAB2M USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-B Cable 2m

• Brand: StarTech.com
• Model / SKU: USB3CAB2M
• Product Type: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 A-to-B cable
• USB Standard: USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Maximum Data Rate: 5Gbps
• Connector 1: USB-A male, 9-pin, 5Gbps
• Connector 2: USB-B male, 9-pin, Gen 1, 5Gbps
• Connector Gender: Male-to-Male
• Cable Length: 2m / 6.6ft / 78.7in
• Connector Style: Straight
• USB-IF Certified: Yes
• Backward Compatibility: USB 2.0
• Wire Gauge: 24/28 AWG
• Connector Plating: Nickel
• Cable Shield: Aluminum-Mylar foil with braided shielding
• Cable Jacket: PVC
• Color: Black
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 80°C / -4°F to 176°F
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 80°C / -4°F to 176°F
• Package Quantity: 1
• Compatibility: USB-A host + USB-B peripheral
• TAA Compliant: Yes

Why Choose This Product?

• Standards-based procurement: USB-IF certification gives IT buyers a clearly specified SuperSpeed USB cable rather than an unverified generic alternative.
• 5Gbps SuperSpeed performance: Supports the bandwidth required by compatible USB 3.0 Type-B peripherals such as storage and capture devices.
• Purpose-built A-to-B connectivity: Avoids connector mismatch when deploying equipment with USB Type-B upstream interfaces.
• EMI-conscious construction: Foil and braided shielding helps maintain reliable signal transmission in electrically busy workstation and equipment environments.
• Practical 2m reach: Provides useful installation flexibility while keeping cable management more manageable than unnecessarily long alternatives.
• Durability for repeat deployment: Molded strain relief and nickel-plated connectors are suited to equipment that is installed, serviced and reconnected over its operational life.
• Backward compatibility: Supports continued use with compatible USB 2.0 equipment, helping simplify mixed-generation environments.
• Lower replacement risk: A documented specification, USB-IF certification and lifetime warranty support standardized enterprise cable inventories.