The Lindy 8m USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable Pro is a high-performance cable that allows a computer to connect to USB 3.0 SuperSpeed peripherals over long distances. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, making it ideal for quickly and reliably transferring large amounts of data.

The cable incorporates proven active technology and locking connectors to ensure reliable signal integrity, even in demanding environments.

This 8m extension cable can be used on its own or as part of the Lindy USB 3.0 Active Extension System Pro. This system is a modular solution that combines multiple USB Active Extension Pro cables and a USB 3.0 Active Extension Pro hub. It enables the distribution of USB signals to up to 4 devices at distances of up to 40m (depending on the cable configurations used).

Using this cable as part of the USB 3.0 Active Extension System Pro

If you would like to use this cable as part of combined Lindy USB 3.0 Active Extension System Pro installation, please note the requirements below.

The first unit connected to your computer must always be the USB 3.0 Active Extension Pro 8m (No. 43158) or 15m (No. 43229). Once the first cable is connected, you can cascade additional Extension System Pro cables to extend the distance up to a maximum of 40m.

The final part of the extension can be any cable or hub from the Extension System Pro range.

If you need to extend multiple devices or connect a USB device with high power requirements, you should use the 10m Hub Pro unit (No. 43159) with its power supply as the final part of the extension.

Information about USB 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2

USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and USB 3.2 PCs, cables and devices are all compatible with each other, when using either a USB Type A or USB Type C host interface.USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 all support data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps. USB 3.1 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 both support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps.