Cable Leader - USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-A SuperSpeed Cable, 5Gbps for KVM Switch, External Hard Drive, USB Hub - Black
About this product
Need to connect two USB-A devices at SuperSpeed for fast data transfer? This Cable Leader SuperSpeed USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-A cable provides a male-to-male connection at up to 5 Gbps — over 10× faster than USB 2.0 — perfect for high-speed KVM switches, external hard drive enclosures, and USB 3.0 hub uplinks. Built with shielded conductors to maintain signal integrity at SuperSpeed rates, gold-plated contacts for reliable connection, and fully molded strain relief. Compatible with USB 3.0 KVM switches, hard drive enclosures with USB-A host ports, USB 3.0 hubs that use USB-A uplink, professional video capture cards, and DAQ devices. Best for: SuperSpeed device-to-host connections where one end of the device cable is USB-A. Not for: PC-to-PC direct connection (use a USB bridge cable). RoHS compliant.
Cable Length
15'Features
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Connection — KVM, Hard Drive, Hub Uplink
Connect any two USB-A devices at SuperSpeed 5 Gbps — perfect for KVM switches, external hard drive enclosures with USB-A host ports, USB 3.0 hub uplinks, and professional video capture devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports for fallback connection.
5Gbps SuperSpeed — Foil + Braid Double-Shielded
Built to USB 3.0 SuperSpeed specification with shielded cable construction that maintains signal integrity at 5 Gbps — over 10× faster than USB 2.0. Gold-plated contacts and copper conductors prevent signal degradation common in cheap USB 3.0 cables that drop to USB 2.0 speeds intermittently.
Compatible with USB 3.0 Devices — Not for PC-to-PC Direct
Works with USB 3.0 KVM switches, hard drive enclosures, USB 3.0 hubs, capture cards, DAQ devices. Quick check: KVM switch / hub to host PC — Yes. External SSD / HDD enclosure — Yes. Direct PC-to-PC data transfer — No, requires USB bridge cable. USB 2.0 device — Yes, falls back to 480 Mbps. For PC-to-PC linking, use a USB bridge or networking cable.
Gold-Plated Contacts — Built for Workstation Use
Standard USB 3.0 USB-A connectors fit any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port (backward compatible). Built with shielded cable construction, gold-plated contacts, and fully molded strain relief at both ends. Designed for workstation, server rack, and rack-mounted KVM use.
Sample-Tested Production — Cable Leader Direct Support
Each cable is sample-tested during production for continuity, current rating, and data integrity. Manufactured to RoHS environmental standards (lead, mercury, and cadmium-free). If your cable arrives defective or stops working in normal use, Cable Leader handles replacement requests directly — no manufacturer redirects.
Specifications
- Cable Length15 feetConnector Type (End 1)USB-AGender (End 1)MaleConnector Type (End 2)USB-AGender (End 2)MaleMaximum Data Transfer Rate5000 megabits per second
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