USB 3.0 Active Repeater kábel ROLINE 12.04.1096 5 m

The ROLINE USB 3.0 Active Repeater Cable 12.04.1096 extends the connection distance of USB devices to a computer by 5 meters. The cable uses USB A connectors on both ends and an active repeater design to maintain signal integrity, supporting SuperSpeed USB 3.0 as well as USB 2.0 and 1.1 for broad device compatibility. It is black, durable, and intended for reliable high-speed data transfer between computers and peripherals such as external hard drives, hubs, printers or scanners.

Advantages

The active repeater preserves signal quality over the extended 5 m length and enables data rates up to 5 Gbit/s while remaining backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices. The cable is plug & play and does not require additional drivers on supported operating systems. Standard USB A connectors on both ends provide simple, universal connectivity.

Suitable for

• Connecting external HDDs to a desktop or laptop when ports are distant
• Extending connection to USB hubs or docking stations
• Connecting printers, scanners or other USB peripherals located away from the PC
• Maintaining high-speed transfers for USB 3.0 devices over a longer cable run

Key specifications

• Brand: ROLINE
• Model / MPN: 12.04.1096
• EAN: 7611990120154
• Connector 1: USB A
• Connector 2: USB A
• Cable length: 5 m
• Product colour: Black
• USB standard: SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (also supports USB 2.0 / USB 1.1)
• Maximum data rate: up to 5 Gbit/s
• Operation: Active repeater cable, plug & play

How to use

Connect one end of the cable to a USB A port on your computer and the other end to the USB device (external HDD, hub, printer, scanner, etc.). The active repeater is integrated in the cable and requires no external power or drivers on supported systems. After connecting both ends, the device should be detected automatically by the operating system and be ready for normal use.

Recommendations

For best performance, use the cable with devices and ports that support USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed). Avoid tight bends near the connector areas and keep the cable away from strong electromagnetic sources. Supported operating systems include Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS; modern Windows and macOS versions are also expected to work but check device compatibility if issues occur.