Windows 10: Can I use USB extension cable with USB 3.0 thumb drive

Discus and support Can I use USB extension cable with USB 3.0 thumb drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a USB extension cable that came with a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse. It's about 6 feet long. The color of the "tongue" inside the USB... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by KenY7744, Sep 1, 2019.

  1. KENY7744
    KenY7744 Win User

    Can I use USB extension cable with USB 3.0 thumb drive


    I have a USB extension cable that came with a Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse. It's about 6 feet long. The color of the "tongue" inside the USB connectors is white (not blue, which usually denotes USB3.0).

    I want to use it to make it easier to swap USB3.0 thumb drives without having to reach around to the back of my PC. (Why on Earth don't they put USB3 ports on the front panel?)

    Will this still give me the transfer rates of USB3.0?

    :)
     
    KenY7744, Sep 1, 2019
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  2. SDOWNEY717
    sdowney717 Win User
    sdowney717, Sep 1, 2019
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  3. ANIBOR
    Anibor Win User
    USB Type-C Hub does not work with extension cable


    "USB 3.1" can mean USB 3.1 Gen. 1 (5 Gbit/s), or USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (10 Gbit/s). The cable you posted about in #3 is described as 10 Gbit/s compatible and its length es 1 m, which is consistent with a Gen. 2 cable. (In the current terminology, it seems that "3.1" is not used anymore, now is 3.2 Gen. 1/2).

    What I suggested was to try a "Gen.1" cable, since the hub is Gen.1. Among others, I found this in Amazon, which is 2.0 m long, therefore Gen. 1:

    USB C Extension Cable，Stouchi USB Type C Male to Female Fast Charging & Audio Data Transfer Cable Compatible for Nintendo Switch, Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro, Google Pixel 2 2 XL 3（6 FT）

    The Satechi hub is also listed in Amazon, you could post a question about extension cables.
     
    Anibor, Sep 1, 2019
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  4. MEGAFLEGMI
    megaflegmi Win User

    Can I use USB extension cable with USB 3.0 thumb drive

    megaflegmi, Sep 1, 2019
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