The StarTech <b>USB3SAB5M</b> active USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) cable, better known as a USB 3.0 cable, lets you position your USB Type-B peripherals where you need them, up to 5 meters away from your computer.</p><p>Now, you can locate USB devices such as portable hard drives and external video capture devices to make better use of your workspace. This 5-meter (15-foot) cable has a built-in equalizing chip that delivers a reliable connection, with no signal loss, beyond the 3-meter limit of standard USB 3.0 cables.</p><p><b><ins>Applications:</b></ins><br />Connect a USB Type-B device (hard drive enclosure, docking station, video capture device, etc.) to a USB 3.0 capable computer beyond the 3-meter limit of standard cables</p>