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Extend USB 3.0 cable
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I have a couple of new USB 3.0 devices which connect to my USB 3.0 ports via the new "Blue" USB 3.0 cables that end in what looks like a USB 2.0 Type A connector. Indeed, the USB 3.0 devices will also work in the USB 2.0 ports.
So, I have some USB 2.0 extender cables. While I obviously can run the USB 3.0 devices over the USB 2.0 cables, will I be able to get the USB 3.0 speeds or do I need to get the specific USB 3.0 cables - to get the maximum transfer speeds?
It's not the cost - you can get the cables cheap. It's just understanding how the end-to-end system works (and the "in case of emergency - break glass" effect).
usb cable usb-3 usb-2
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I have a couple of new USB 3.0 devices which connect to my USB 3.0 ports via the new "Blue" USB 3.0 cables that end in what looks like a USB 2.0 Type A connector. Indeed, the USB 3.0 devices will also work in the USB 2.0 ports.
So, I have some USB 2.0 extender cables. While I obviously can run the USB 3.0 devices over the USB 2.0 cables, will I be able to get the USB 3.0 speeds or do I need to get the specific USB 3.0 cables - to get the maximum transfer speeds?
It's not the cost - you can get the cables cheap. It's just understanding how the end-to-end system works (and the "in case of emergency - break glass" effect).
usb cable usb-3 usb-2
edited Jul 14 '15 at 2:36
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I have a couple of new USB 3.0 devices which connect to my USB 3.0 ports via the new "Blue" USB 3.0 cables that end in what looks like a USB 2.0 Type A connector. Indeed, the USB 3.0 devices will also work in the USB 2.0 ports.
So, I have some USB 2.0 extender cables. While I obviously can run the USB 3.0 devices over the USB 2.0 cables, will I be able to get the USB 3.0 speeds or do I need to get the specific USB 3.0 cables - to get the maximum transfer speeds?
It's not the cost - you can get the cables cheap. It's just understanding how the end-to-end system works (and the "in case of emergency - break glass" effect).
usb cable usb-3 usb-2
edited Jul 14 '15 at 2:36
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I have a couple of new USB 3.0 devices which connect to my USB 3.0 ports via the new "Blue" USB 3.0 cables that end in what looks like a USB 2.0 Type A connector. Indeed, the USB 3.0 devices will also work in the USB 2.0 ports.
So, I have some USB 2.0 extender cables. While I obviously can run the USB 3.0 devices over the USB 2.0 cables, will I be able to get the USB 3.0 speeds or do I need to get the specific USB 3.0 cables - to get the maximum transfer speeds?
It's not the cost - you can get the cables cheap. It's just understanding how the end-to-end system works (and the "in case of emergency - break glass" effect).
usb cable usb-3 usb-2
usb cable usb-3 usb-2
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USB 3.0 is electrically different from USB 2.0 - it has extra connectors/wires designed in such a way as to gracefully plugged into a USB 2.0 connector - they're located on the 'tongue' where there's nothing on a USB 2.0 connector
As such connecting a USB 3.0 port to a USB 2.0 extension to a USB 3.0 cable will result in usb 2.0 speed, since the extra connectors will not be connected to anything in the USB 2.0 extension cord on either end.
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:00
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Why you can't rely on extending a USB 3.0 cable at all.
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Cables
There are a number of existing answers that explain how the USB 3.0 cable contains additional wires specific to USB 3.0 high-speed communication, so you can't use a USB 2.0 cable to extend a USB 3.0 connection and retain the speed.
Full-length USB 3.0 cables + hub
Jcordeiro's answer goes farther to discuss the problem he experienced trying to use a hub to significantly extend the distance using USB 3.0 cables.
Multiple USB 3.0 cables to reach 3 meters
The limitation doesn't end there. You can't even count on combining short USB 3.0 cables to reach the length limit.
As Jcordeiro's answer mentions, the USB 3.0 standard does not specify a maximum cable length, only that the cable has to meet all of the electrical specifications. The 3 meter limit is based on maximum allowable losses using 26 AWG wire for the high-speed signal wires.
The spec is concerned with cable flexibility, so it includes a range of recommended wire gauges (there are four types of wires in the cable, each with a different recommended range). For the high-speed signal wires, the recommended range is 26-34 AWG (26 being the largest diameter). The 3 meter limit is based on the largest recommended wire size. If smaller wire is used, the losses will be higher, so the maximum cable length is shorter.
So if you have several short USB 3.0 cables laying around, particularly if they're thin and flexible, chances are they were made with smaller gauge wire that is perfectly adequate for a short cable. However, they may not support being strung together to make a 3 meter cable that handles USB 3.0 speed.
The full spec is available here.
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Well, i have been experimenting with USB 3 and it just made me sad.
Do not expect to get any USB 3 device working at USB 3 speed with any type of extender.
As wikipedia says here:
Unlike previous standards, the USB 3.0 standard does not directly specify a maximum cable length, requiring only that all cables meet an electrical specification: for copper cabling with AWG 26 wires the maximum practical length is 3 meters (9.8 ft)."
Even a simple change of the usb cable from 50cm to 1.5m may disable the USB 3 speed.
And even if you put an usb hub, and it says USB 3, when you connect the device it will be connected on the 2.0 fallback hub.
So if you are considering, extending a single USB 3 from your computer to your desk, i would advise against it.
Use USB 2 for now, wait a while until decent cables and hubs arrive. (Or USB 3.1 or even USB 4.)
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To get USB 3.0 speeds you need a USB 3.0 cable because of the extra connectors involved
Set USB3.0 controller to USB2.0 only
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er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
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The maximum cable length USB 3.0 supports is reduced to approximately three meters, opposed to five meters with USB 2.0. However, using hubs, the maximum length can be extended to 18 meters.However the pin layout is different and using USB 2.0 Cables will allow maximum transfer of USB 2.0
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
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Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
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USB 3.0 is electrically different from USB 2.0 - it has extra connectors/wires designed in such a way as to gracefully plugged into a USB 2.0 connector - they're located on the 'tongue' where there's nothing on a USB 2.0 connector
As such connecting a USB 3.0 port to a USB 2.0 extension to a USB 3.0 cable will result in usb 2.0 speed, since the extra connectors will not be connected to anything in the USB 2.0 extension cord on either end.
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USB 3.0 is electrically different from USB 2.0 - it has extra connectors/wires designed in such a way as to gracefully plugged into a USB 2.0 connector - they're located on the 'tongue' where there's nothing on a USB 2.0 connector
As such connecting a USB 3.0 port to a USB 2.0 extension to a USB 3.0 cable will result in usb 2.0 speed, since the extra connectors will not be connected to anything in the USB 2.0 extension cord on either end.
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:00
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USB 3.0 is electrically different from USB 2.0 - it has extra connectors/wires designed in such a way as to gracefully plugged into a USB 2.0 connector - they're located on the 'tongue' where there's nothing on a USB 2.0 connector
As such connecting a USB 3.0 port to a USB 2.0 extension to a USB 3.0 cable will result in usb 2.0 speed, since the extra connectors will not be connected to anything in the USB 2.0 extension cord on either end.
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:00
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USB 3.0 is electrically different from USB 2.0 - it has extra connectors/wires designed in such a way as to gracefully plugged into a USB 2.0 connector - they're located on the 'tongue' where there's nothing on a USB 2.0 connector
As such connecting a USB 3.0 port to a USB 2.0 extension to a USB 3.0 cable will result in usb 2.0 speed, since the extra connectors will not be connected to anything in the USB 2.0 extension cord on either end.
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Why you can't rely on extending a USB 3.0 cable at all.
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Cables
There are a number of existing answers that explain how the USB 3.0 cable contains additional wires specific to USB 3.0 high-speed communication, so you can't use a USB 2.0 cable to extend a USB 3.0 connection and retain the speed.
Full-length USB 3.0 cables + hub
Jcordeiro's answer goes farther to discuss the problem he experienced trying to use a hub to significantly extend the distance using USB 3.0 cables.
Multiple USB 3.0 cables to reach 3 meters
The limitation doesn't end there. You can't even count on combining short USB 3.0 cables to reach the length limit.
As Jcordeiro's answer mentions, the USB 3.0 standard does not specify a maximum cable length, only that the cable has to meet all of the electrical specifications. The 3 meter limit is based on maximum allowable losses using 26 AWG wire for the high-speed signal wires.
The spec is concerned with cable flexibility, so it includes a range of recommended wire gauges (there are four types of wires in the cable, each with a different recommended range). For the high-speed signal wires, the recommended range is 26-34 AWG (26 being the largest diameter). The 3 meter limit is based on the largest recommended wire size. If smaller wire is used, the losses will be higher, so the maximum cable length is shorter.
So if you have several short USB 3.0 cables laying around, particularly if they're thin and flexible, chances are they were made with smaller gauge wire that is perfectly adequate for a short cable. However, they may not support being strung together to make a 3 meter cable that handles USB 3.0 speed.
The full spec is available here.
answered Jul 10 '15 at 23:58
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Why you can't rely on extending a USB 3.0 cable at all.
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Cables
There are a number of existing answers that explain how the USB 3.0 cable contains additional wires specific to USB 3.0 high-speed communication, so you can't use a USB 2.0 cable to extend a USB 3.0 connection and retain the speed.
Full-length USB 3.0 cables + hub
Jcordeiro's answer goes farther to discuss the problem he experienced trying to use a hub to significantly extend the distance using USB 3.0 cables.
Multiple USB 3.0 cables to reach 3 meters
The limitation doesn't end there. You can't even count on combining short USB 3.0 cables to reach the length limit.
As Jcordeiro's answer mentions, the USB 3.0 standard does not specify a maximum cable length, only that the cable has to meet all of the electrical specifications. The 3 meter limit is based on maximum allowable losses using 26 AWG wire for the high-speed signal wires.
The spec is concerned with cable flexibility, so it includes a range of recommended wire gauges (there are four types of wires in the cable, each with a different recommended range). For the high-speed signal wires, the recommended range is 26-34 AWG (26 being the largest diameter). The 3 meter limit is based on the largest recommended wire size. If smaller wire is used, the losses will be higher, so the maximum cable length is shorter.
So if you have several short USB 3.0 cables laying around, particularly if they're thin and flexible, chances are they were made with smaller gauge wire that is perfectly adequate for a short cable. However, they may not support being strung together to make a 3 meter cable that handles USB 3.0 speed.
The full spec is available here.
answered Jul 10 '15 at 23:58
fixer1234fixer1234
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Why you can't rely on extending a USB 3.0 cable at all.
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Cables
There are a number of existing answers that explain how the USB 3.0 cable contains additional wires specific to USB 3.0 high-speed communication, so you can't use a USB 2.0 cable to extend a USB 3.0 connection and retain the speed.
Full-length USB 3.0 cables + hub
Jcordeiro's answer goes farther to discuss the problem he experienced trying to use a hub to significantly extend the distance using USB 3.0 cables.
Multiple USB 3.0 cables to reach 3 meters
The limitation doesn't end there. You can't even count on combining short USB 3.0 cables to reach the length limit.
As Jcordeiro's answer mentions, the USB 3.0 standard does not specify a maximum cable length, only that the cable has to meet all of the electrical specifications. The 3 meter limit is based on maximum allowable losses using 26 AWG wire for the high-speed signal wires.
The spec is concerned with cable flexibility, so it includes a range of recommended wire gauges (there are four types of wires in the cable, each with a different recommended range). For the high-speed signal wires, the recommended range is 26-34 AWG (26 being the largest diameter). The 3 meter limit is based on the largest recommended wire size. If smaller wire is used, the losses will be higher, so the maximum cable length is shorter.
So if you have several short USB 3.0 cables laying around, particularly if they're thin and flexible, chances are they were made with smaller gauge wire that is perfectly adequate for a short cable. However, they may not support being strung together to make a 3 meter cable that handles USB 3.0 speed.
The full spec is available here.
answered Jul 10 '15 at 23:58
fixer1234fixer1234
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Why you can't rely on extending a USB 3.0 cable at all.
USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 Cables
There are a number of existing answers that explain how the USB 3.0 cable contains additional wires specific to USB 3.0 high-speed communication, so you can't use a USB 2.0 cable to extend a USB 3.0 connection and retain the speed.
Full-length USB 3.0 cables + hub
Jcordeiro's answer goes farther to discuss the problem he experienced trying to use a hub to significantly extend the distance using USB 3.0 cables.
Multiple USB 3.0 cables to reach 3 meters
The limitation doesn't end there. You can't even count on combining short USB 3.0 cables to reach the length limit.
As Jcordeiro's answer mentions, the USB 3.0 standard does not specify a maximum cable length, only that the cable has to meet all of the electrical specifications. The 3 meter limit is based on maximum allowable losses using 26 AWG wire for the high-speed signal wires.
The spec is concerned with cable flexibility, so it includes a range of recommended wire gauges (there are four types of wires in the cable, each with a different recommended range). For the high-speed signal wires, the recommended range is 26-34 AWG (26 being the largest diameter). The 3 meter limit is based on the largest recommended wire size. If smaller wire is used, the losses will be higher, so the maximum cable length is shorter.
So if you have several short USB 3.0 cables laying around, particularly if they're thin and flexible, chances are they were made with smaller gauge wire that is perfectly adequate for a short cable. However, they may not support being strung together to make a 3 meter cable that handles USB 3.0 speed.
The full spec is available here.
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Well, i have been experimenting with USB 3 and it just made me sad.
Do not expect to get any USB 3 device working at USB 3 speed with any type of extender.
As wikipedia says here:
Unlike previous standards, the USB 3.0 standard does not directly specify a maximum cable length, requiring only that all cables meet an electrical specification: for copper cabling with AWG 26 wires the maximum practical length is 3 meters (9.8 ft)."
Even a simple change of the usb cable from 50cm to 1.5m may disable the USB 3 speed.
And even if you put an usb hub, and it says USB 3, when you connect the device it will be connected on the 2.0 fallback hub.
So if you are considering, extending a single USB 3 from your computer to your desk, i would advise against it.
Use USB 2 for now, wait a while until decent cables and hubs arrive. (Or USB 3.1 or even USB 4.)
edited 6 mins ago
Gabriel Staples
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answered Jan 21 '14 at 14:18
JcordeiroJcordeiro
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Well, i have been experimenting with USB 3 and it just made me sad.
Do not expect to get any USB 3 device working at USB 3 speed with any type of extender.
As wikipedia says here:
Unlike previous standards, the USB 3.0 standard does not directly specify a maximum cable length, requiring only that all cables meet an electrical specification: for copper cabling with AWG 26 wires the maximum practical length is 3 meters (9.8 ft)."
Even a simple change of the usb cable from 50cm to 1.5m may disable the USB 3 speed.
And even if you put an usb hub, and it says USB 3, when you connect the device it will be connected on the 2.0 fallback hub.
So if you are considering, extending a single USB 3 from your computer to your desk, i would advise against it.
Use USB 2 for now, wait a while until decent cables and hubs arrive. (Or USB 3.1 or even USB 4.)
edited 6 mins ago
Gabriel Staples
212110
answered Jan 21 '14 at 14:18
JcordeiroJcordeiro
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Well, i have been experimenting with USB 3 and it just made me sad.
Do not expect to get any USB 3 device working at USB 3 speed with any type of extender.
As wikipedia says here:
Unlike previous standards, the USB 3.0 standard does not directly specify a maximum cable length, requiring only that all cables meet an electrical specification: for copper cabling with AWG 26 wires the maximum practical length is 3 meters (9.8 ft)."
Even a simple change of the usb cable from 50cm to 1.5m may disable the USB 3 speed.
And even if you put an usb hub, and it says USB 3, when you connect the device it will be connected on the 2.0 fallback hub.
So if you are considering, extending a single USB 3 from your computer to your desk, i would advise against it.
Use USB 2 for now, wait a while until decent cables and hubs arrive. (Or USB 3.1 or even USB 4.)
edited 6 mins ago
Gabriel Staples
212110
answered Jan 21 '14 at 14:18
JcordeiroJcordeiro
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Well, i have been experimenting with USB 3 and it just made me sad.
Do not expect to get any USB 3 device working at USB 3 speed with any type of extender.
As wikipedia says here:
Unlike previous standards, the USB 3.0 standard does not directly specify a maximum cable length, requiring only that all cables meet an electrical specification: for copper cabling with AWG 26 wires the maximum practical length is 3 meters (9.8 ft)."
Even a simple change of the usb cable from 50cm to 1.5m may disable the USB 3 speed.
And even if you put an usb hub, and it says USB 3, when you connect the device it will be connected on the 2.0 fallback hub.
So if you are considering, extending a single USB 3 from your computer to your desk, i would advise against it.
Use USB 2 for now, wait a while until decent cables and hubs arrive. (Or USB 3.1 or even USB 4.)
edited 6 mins ago
Gabriel Staples
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answered Jan 21 '14 at 14:18
JcordeiroJcordeiro
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Gabriel Staples
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Gabriel Staples
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To get USB 3.0 speeds you need a USB 3.0 cable because of the extra connectors involved
Set USB3.0 controller to USB2.0 only
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
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er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
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To get USB 3.0 speeds you need a USB 3.0 cable because of the extra connectors involved
Set USB3.0 controller to USB2.0 only
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
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er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
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To get USB 3.0 speeds you need a USB 3.0 cable because of the extra connectors involved
Set USB3.0 controller to USB2.0 only
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
PaoloFCantoniPaoloFCantoni
83861422
To get USB 3.0 speeds you need a USB 3.0 cable because of the extra connectors involved
Set USB3.0 controller to USB2.0 only
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
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edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:16
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
PaoloFCantoniPaoloFCantoni
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
PaoloFCantoniPaoloFCantoni
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answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
PaoloFCantoniPaoloFCantoni
83861422
83861422
er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
add a comment |
er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
er.. actually, his question involves running USB 3.0 as USB 2.0, rather than cables.
– Journeyman Geek♦
Aug 4 '12 at 9:03
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
@Journeyman Geek: Yes, but the answer - which according to Geoff and Joel is what this site is about - gives the solution to My question. Once I'd read the answer I had a closer look at my USB 3 connectors and saw the additional connectors - which, naturally (on the male plug), are not located in the tongue; that's where the original USB 2.0 connectors are. They are located orthogonally to the tongue - in the interstices between and around the original four connectors. But thanks for the picture, it really shows them off well on the socket side.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:49
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The maximum cable length USB 3.0 supports is reduced to approximately three meters, opposed to five meters with USB 2.0. However, using hubs, the maximum length can be extended to 18 meters.However the pin layout is different and using USB 2.0 Cables will allow maximum transfer of USB 2.0
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
add a comment |
The maximum cable length USB 3.0 supports is reduced to approximately three meters, opposed to five meters with USB 2.0. However, using hubs, the maximum length can be extended to 18 meters.However the pin layout is different and using USB 2.0 Cables will allow maximum transfer of USB 2.0
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
add a comment |
The maximum cable length USB 3.0 supports is reduced to approximately three meters, opposed to five meters with USB 2.0. However, using hubs, the maximum length can be extended to 18 meters.However the pin layout is different and using USB 2.0 Cables will allow maximum transfer of USB 2.0
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
The maximum cable length USB 3.0 supports is reduced to approximately three meters, opposed to five meters with USB 2.0. However, using hubs, the maximum length can be extended to 18 meters.However the pin layout is different and using USB 2.0 Cables will allow maximum transfer of USB 2.0
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
answered Aug 4 '12 at 9:01
David MurrayDavid Murray
469410
469410
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
add a comment |
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Thanks. Does that mean if I add a 3m extender to the original 1m cable, I'll get significant speed degradation - or shouldn't I worry about it for that distance?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 5 '12 at 23:51
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Yes you would definitely get a speed degradation. You would essentially only run at USB2.0 Speeds If you use a USB2 Cable. There are USB3.0 Extenders however.
– David Murray
Aug 6 '12 at 6:11
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
Hi David, I realise that would be so using a USB 2.0 cable. I meant if I added a 3m USB 3.0 cable. I've got a choice of purchasing 1m, 1.5m or 3m extension cables - I think I really need a 2m one :( 3m would give me the most flexibility, but if it significantly drops the throughput, it would be a simplistic solution.
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 7:35
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
That is correct Paolo, As far as I understand, you would still receive the same data throughput regardless of length. Anything over 3M would need a hub.
– David Murray
Aug 7 '12 at 10:21
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
OK, but that means if I have a 1m base cable and a 3m extender - giving me 4m overall, then I need a USB 3.0 hub. The point of my question was - I know the Standard says that, but in a practical sense, can I get away with it? Does anybody have any real world experience to suggest that most devices and cables can push the 3m (hubless) out to 4m, perhaps 5m?
– PaoloFCantoni
Aug 7 '12 at 10:34
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