StarTech.com 30ft Active USB 2.0 A to B Cable 480 Mbit/s USB2HAB30AC
The StarTech.com 30ft Active USB 2.0 A to B Cable (USB2HAB30AC) extends high-speed USB 2.0 connections by 9 meters (30 feet), enabling reliable 480 Mbit/s data transfer for critical peripherals across larger workspaces.
- User Experience: Extends USB 2.0 peripheral reach by 30 feet, allowing flexible placement of devices without compromising user access.
- High-Speed Data: Maintains 480 Mbit/s data transfer rates, ensuring efficient operation for printers, scanners, and other essential peripherals.
- Active Signal: Features an integrated equalizing chip, preventing signal degradation over long distances for consistent performance.
- Compatibility & Build Quality: Built with PVC jacket and aluminum mylar foil shielding, protecting against wear and EMI for long-term reliability.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 30ft Active USB 2.0 A to B Cable (USB2HAB30AC) is engineered to overcome the inherent distance limitations of standard USB 2.0, providing a reliable 9-meter (30-foot) extension. It features a male USB-A connector and a male USB-B connector, facilitating direct connection to a wide range of peripherals while maintaining a maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mbit/s.
This active cable incorporates an advanced equalizing chip, crucial for preserving signal integrity and preventing data loss over its extended length, a common challenge with passive cables. Its robust construction, including 28 AWG wire and aluminum mylar foil shielding, ensures durability and protection against electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for demanding professional settings.
- User Experience & Input: Extends USB 2.0 peripheral reach by 30 feet, allowing flexible placement of printers, scanners, or other devices without compromising user access.
- Compatibility & Build Quality: Features standard USB-A and USB-B connectors with nickel plating, ensuring broad compatibility and reliable connections with existing hardware.
- Reliable Data Transfer: Supports 480 Mbit/s data rates, crucial for maintaining the performance of high-demand peripherals like document scanners or label printers.
- Signal Integrity: An integrated equalizing chip actively boosts the signal, preventing degradation and ensuring consistent, error-free communication over extended distances.
- Durable Construction: Constructed with a durable PVC jacket and aluminum mylar foil shielding, providing enhanced protection against wear and interference for long-term operational stability.
This active USB 2.0 cable is an essential component for businesses requiring extended, reliable peripheral connectivity without compromising performance.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Extend Peripheral Reach in Large Offices
Many business environments require peripherals like printers or scanners to be located further than standard USB cables allow, leading to connectivity issues. This active USB 2.0 cable extends reliable data transfer up to 30 feet, enabling flexible office layouts and efficient peripheral placement.
Corporate offices, educational institutions, government agencies, large retail stores
Reliable Connectivity for Industrial Equipment
Industrial and manufacturing settings often use specialized USB 2.0 devices that need stable connections over longer distances to control systems or data logging PCs. The active signal boosting in this cable ensures consistent 480 Mbit/s data flow, preventing operational interruptions for critical machinery.
Manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, research laboratories, industrial automation
Optimize Healthcare Device Placement
Healthcare facilities frequently need to connect medical devices, lab equipment, or specialized printers to workstations while maintaining sterile environments or specific room layouts. This 30ft active USB cable allows for strategic placement of essential equipment, ensuring reliable data exchange without compromising patient care areas.
Clinics, dental offices, medical labs, hospitals, veterinary practices
Key Features
Cable length: 9 m (30 ft)
Provides extended reach for USB 2.0 peripherals, allowing flexible placement of devices across larger workspaces.
Maximum data transfer rate: 480 Mbit/s
Ensures high-speed data flow for connected devices, maintaining efficient operation for printers, scanners, and external drives.
Active equalizing chip
Prevents signal degradation over long distances, guaranteeing stable and error-free communication for critical business operations.
Cable shielding: Aluminum mylar foil
Protects against electromagnetic interference, ensuring reliable data transmission in electrically noisy office or industrial environments.
Plug and Play: Yes
Enables immediate connection and operation without requiring software installation, simplifying deployment and reducing IT support needs.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Connecting specialized USB 2.0 industrial equipment like barcode scanners or control panels to host PCs across factory floors, ensuring reliable data acquisition.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Extending connectivity for medical imaging devices, lab equipment, or specialized printers to workstations in clinics or labs where direct proximity is not feasible.
Retail & Hospitality
Facilitating extended connections for POS systems, receipt printers, or barcode scanners in retail environments where the host computer is not directly adjacent to the peripheral.
Legal & Professional Services
Enabling the flexible placement of high-volume document scanners or specialized printers in larger office layouts, supporting efficient document management workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum reliable distance this active USB cable can support?
This StarTech.com active USB 2.0 A to B cable reliably extends connections up to 9 meters (30 feet), significantly exceeding the standard 5-meter limit for passive USB 2.0 cables.
Can this cable be used to connect a printer to a computer?
Yes, this cable is ideal for connecting USB 2.0 printers with a Type-B port to a computer's Type-A port, ensuring reliable data transfer over extended distances.
Does this cable require any special drivers or power supply?
No, this active USB 2.0 cable is Plug and Play and typically draws power directly from the USB host port, requiring no additional drivers or external power adapters for most applications.
What is the benefit of an "active" USB cable compared to a standard one?
An active USB cable, like this 30ft StarTech.com model, includes an integrated equalizing chip that boosts the signal, preventing data loss and maintaining the full 480 Mbit/s transfer rate over longer distances where passive cables would experience degradation.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.