EXTENDS CONNECTIVITY: The 5-meter Active USB 3.0 Extension Cable, offers one USB-A (M) connector and one USB-A (F) connector, and provides an active extension of USB 3.0 devices of up to 5m. EXCEEDS STANDARD REQUIREMENTS: This active USB 3.0 extension cable incorporates bus powered active circuitry to ensure performance beyond the length limits of standard USB cables. VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: Up to 4 of these cables can be daisy-chained together, extending to a total of 20m. The USB device can be powered from an outlet using the Universal AC power adapter. FAST AND RELIABLE: The USB 3.0 extension cable (USB Extender) supports high speed USB 3.0 transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support on this extension cable and has been the choice of IT professionals and businesses since 1995.