Tripp Lite's 5 m USB 3.0 active extension cable is a bus powered extension cable that can be used to increase the length of a device cable without the worry of signal loss and potential performance problems. Increase the extension distance to 10 m by connecting two U330-05M together. USB limits a cable's length to 4.88 m Any length above 4.88 m requires the use of an active cable such as this one. This cable has a signal booster built in. The cable must be plugged directly into a USB port (either on the PC or a hub). Use a standard 1.83 m 3.05 m 4.57 m USB 3.0 A-B cable to reach the desired distance. The U330-05M provides up to 770mA of power to the connected device. If your device requires more than 770mA of power an external power supply will be required for the connected USB device. Extend a USB 3.0 signal 5 m Increase the extension distance to 10 m by connecting two U330-05M together Works together with standard USB 3.0 cables Provides up to 770mA of power to the connected device. If your device requires more than 770mA of power an external power supply will be required for the connected USB device. Backward compatible to previous USB generations Extend a USB 3.0 signal 5 m Increase the extension distance to 10 m by connecting two U330-05M together Supports USB 3.0 SuperSpeed data transfer rates up to 5GbpsSystem Requirements A USB 3.0 Computer port and USB 3.0 device are required to meet USB 3.0 speeds. A USB 2.0 port or device can be used but you will be limited to the speeds of that port / device. The U330-05M provides up to 770mA of power to the connected device. If your device requires more than 770mA of power an external power supply will be required for the connected USB device. Package Includes 5 meter USB3.0 Super Speed A/A Active Extension Cable (USB-A M/F)