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StarTech USB3SAB10M 10 m Active USB 3.0 Type-A-to-Type-B Cable
Active Type-A-to-Type-B connection; 10 m; up to 5 Gb/s SuperSpeed. This record is SKU-specific; connector shape alone does not establish protocol or capability.
CLASSIFICATION: Data, peripheral, and high-speed cables. Verify exact SKU and the connected host/peripheral requirements.
SKU-specific interface and capability
| Exact product SKU | StarTech.com USB3SAB10M |
|---|---|
| Generation and connector pinout | USB Type-A male to USB 3 Standard-B male with USB 2.0 and SuperSpeed contacts; active signal-conditioning circuitry is integrated into this long-run cable assembly. Pinout summary: Type-A legacy four conductors plus SuperSpeed SSTX±/SSRX± to 9-contact USB 3 Standard-B; active repeater preserves high-speed signal over its specified length. |
| Length and construction | 10 m (33 ft), active cable assembly; not a passive 10 m USB lead. |
| Signaling rate | USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1, up to 5 Gb/s with compatible host/device. USB 2.0 fallback only if the particular endpoint and connection mode support it. |
| Power limits | This cable does not create USB-PD or a higher-current source. For a standard USB 3.x downstream port, the ordinary limit is up to 5 V / 900 mA; check StarTech installation notes for the active cable’s power requirements and attached-device budget. |
| Compatibility limits | Connect A to the host and B to a compatible USB 3 Standard-B peripheral; direction is fixed. Confirm the peripheral has SuperSpeed Standard-B, not USB 2.0 Standard-B. This SKU is not interchangeable with passive A-to-B leads for power or high-power charging. |
Compatibility & handling
- Identify both receptacle types, the exact SKU, protocol generation and direction before connecting; similar-looking USB connectors can carry different pinouts and capabilities.
- Maximum rate and power are ceilings, not guarantees: the full host/cable/peripheral chain must support and negotiate the same mode.
- Do not use the lead to defeat a port’s current limit, connect unlike power pinouts, or assume charging/video support from connector fit.
Sources & further reading
- StarTech.com — USB3SAB10M official product listingManufacturer model identification, connector configuration and product-specific length/rating.
- StarTech.com — USB 3.0 cable products and connector familiesManufacturer cable-family reference for connector and generation selection.
- USB Implementers Forum — applicable USB specificationOfficial protocol-generation, signaling and connector/power rules; host/device implementation still controls actual operation.