StarTech.com USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable 20M USB2AAEXT20M
The StarTech.com USB2AAEXT20M active extension cable reliably extends USB 2.0 device connections by 20 meters, enabling flexible peripheral placement and enhanced workspace productivity for any business environment.
- Extended Reach: Provides a 20-meter active extension, allowing flexible placement of USB 2.0 peripherals far from the host computer to optimize workflow.
- Reliable Connectivity: Incorporates bus-powered active circuitry, ensuring consistent data transfer and power delivery without signal degradation over distance.
- Simplified Setup: Features a plug-and-play design with USB-A male and female connectors, enabling quick and frictionless deployment without additional drivers.
- Versatile Compatibility: Supports all USB 2.0 devices, ensuring broad compatibility with existing office equipment like printers, scanners, and webcams.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com USB2AAEXT20M is a purpose-built USB 2.0 active extension cable, featuring a USB-A male connector on one end and a USB-A female connector on the other, providing a substantial 20-meter (66-foot) reach. This design ensures that peripherals can be connected reliably over distances that passive cables cannot support.
Its integrated active circuitry is bus-powered, eliminating the need for an external power adapter and simplifying deployment. This cable is an essential tool for businesses needing to extend the reach of standard USB 2.0 devices, maintaining signal integrity and power for critical operations.
- Core Functionality: Extends USB 2.0 connections by 20 meters, enabling optimal placement of peripherals like printers and scanners for improved workflow.
- Active Signal Boost: Integrated active circuitry prevents signal loss over long distances, ensuring consistent and reliable data transfer for connected devices.
- Bus-Powered Operation: Draws power directly from the USB host, eliminating the need for an external power supply and simplifying cable management in busy environments.
- Universal USB 2.0 Support: Fully compatible with all USB 2.0 devices, ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of existing office and industrial equipment.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable and dependable connectivity solution, reducing the total cost of ownership by minimizing troubleshooting and replacement needs for extended peripherals.
This active extension cable delivers the reliable, extended USB connectivity essential for maintaining productivity and flexible workspace configurations in any professional setting.
Technical Specifications
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Common Uses
Extended Peripheral Placement
Many office layouts require peripherals to be located beyond the standard 5-meter USB cable limit, causing connectivity issues or inefficient workflows. This active cable extends USB 2.0 connections up to 20 meters, allowing optimal positioning of devices like printers, scanners, or interactive whiteboards.
Corporate offices, educational institutions, retail stores, healthcare clinics, manufacturing facilities
Reliable Device Connectivity
Passive USB extension cables over long distances often suffer from signal degradation and power loss, leading to device malfunctions or intermittent operation. The integrated active circuitry in this cable ensures consistent data transfer and sufficient power for bus-powered USB 2.0 devices across its entire 20-meter length.
Conference rooms, control centers, point-of-sale systems, medical imaging setups, industrial automation
Flexible Workstation Design
Modern workspaces demand flexibility in device arrangement, but short cable lengths can restrict ergonomic setups or shared peripheral access. This 20-meter active extension cable provides the necessary reach to connect USB 2.0 peripherals to distant workstations, supporting adaptable office configurations and hot-desking environments.
Hybrid work environments, shared office spaces, training labs, executive offices, design studios
Key Features
20-meter (66-foot) cable length
Enables flexible placement of USB 2.0 peripherals far from the host computer, optimizing workspace layout and operational efficiency.
Integrated active circuitry
Ensures reliable data transmission and consistent power delivery over extended distances, preventing signal degradation and device disconnections.
Bus-powered design
Eliminates the need for an external power adapter, simplifying installation and reducing cable clutter in professional environments.
USB-A Male to USB-A Female connectors
Provides universal compatibility with standard USB 2.0 host ports and peripheral devices, ensuring seamless integration into existing IT infrastructure.
Nickel-plated connectors
Offers enhanced durability and corrosion resistance, contributing to a longer product lifespan and reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Compatible With
Computing Devices
Desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, thin clients, industrial computers
USB Peripherals
Printers, scanners, webcams, external hard drives, KVM switches, point-of-sale devices
Interactive Displays
Smartboards, touchscreens, digital signage players, conference room systems
Security & Surveillance
USB cameras, biometric readers, access control systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cable require an external power adapter?
No, the StarTech.com USB2AAEXT20M cable is bus-powered, drawing all necessary power directly from the host USB port. This simplifies deployment and reduces cable management requirements.
What is the maximum data transfer speed supported by this cable?
This cable supports USB 2.0 specifications, providing data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps. This is suitable for most standard peripherals like printers, scanners, and webcams.
Can I connect multiple active extension cables together to achieve an even longer distance?
StarTech.com does not recommend daisy-chaining multiple active extension cables. Doing so can lead to signal degradation and unreliable performance. For longer distances, consider alternative connectivity solutions.
Is this cable compatible with USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 devices?
While this cable features USB-A connectors, it is designed for USB 2.0 speeds. It will function with USB 3.0/3.1 devices, but data transfer will be limited to USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) speeds.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
2 Year Warranty
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.