EXTENDS CONNECTIVITY: This active USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) cable, lets you position your USB Type-B peripherals where you need them, up to 10 meters away from your computer. SAVES SPACE: With its functional design, you can locate USB devices such as portable hard drives and external video capture devices to make better use of your workspace. RELIABLE CONNECTION: This 10-meter (30-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. EASY TO USE: The active USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-B cable is bus powered. This means that the user does not require any additional power adapters. THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support on this active cable and has been the choice of IT professionals and businesses since 1995.