Vention Hard Disk Cable USB 3.0 A Male to Micro B Male with USB 2.0 Male 1M Black

The Vention hard disk cable features dual USB connectors for enhanced power delivery to external storage devices. This 1-meter cable includes a primary USB 3.0 Type-A connector for data and power, plus an auxiliary USB 2.0 connector that supplies additional power for drives with higher consumption requirements. It’s engineered for users with external hard drives that need supplemental power beyond what single USB ports provide.

Technical Specifications

Connectivity

• Primary Connector: USB 3.0 Type-A Male (data + power)
• Secondary Connector: USB 2.0 Type-A Male (supplemental power only)
• Drive Connector: USB 3.0 Micro-B Male (10-pin)
• Data Transfer Speed: 5Gbps (USB 3.0 SuperSpeed)
• Cable Length: 1 meter (3.3 feet) main cable, 0.3 meter auxiliary power cable

Power Delivery

• USB 3.0 Port Output: 5V/900mA (standard USB 3.0 specification)
• USB 2.0 Port Output: 5V/500mA (standard USB 2.0 specification)
• Combined Power: Up to 1.4A total (7W maximum)
• Power Configuration: Parallel connection for current addition

Compatibility

• Host Devices: Desktop computers, laptops with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
• Target Devices: 2.5-inch external hard drives with USB 3.0 Micro-B ports
• Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, macOS 10.4+, Linux 2.6+
• USB Standards: USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)

Physical Specifications

• Cable Color: Black
• Connector Housing: Molded PVC with reinforced strain relief
• Conductor Material: Oxygen-free copper (OFC)
• Shielding: Triple-layer aluminum foil and braided shielding
• Wire Gauge: 28AWG data pairs, 22AWG power conductors
• Cable Diameter: 5mm (main cable), 3.5mm (auxiliary cable)
• Weight: Approximately 45 grams

Performance Features

• Practical Transfer Rate: 400-450MB/s with SSD, 100-150MB/s with HDD
• Hot-Plug Support: Full plug-and-play functionality
• EMI Protection: Enhanced shielding reduces electromagnetic interference
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to 50°C

Use Cases & Applications

External Storage Power Solutions

High-Capacity External Hard Drive Operation: Power-hungry 2TB, 3TB, and 4TB external hard drives often exceed single USB port current limits. The Vention hard disk cable solves spin-up failures and unexpected disconnections by drawing power from two ports simultaneously, ensuring stable operation during large backup operations.

Older External Drive Compatibility: Earlier generation USB 3.0 external hard drives manufactured before power-efficient controller improvements require more current than modern drives. The auxiliary power connector revives these drives for continued use with computers that have insufficient single-port power output.

Desktop and Professional Environments

Desktop Computer Connectivity: Desktop systems with adequate USB port availability benefit from the dual-power design when connecting drives to front-panel USB ports, which sometimes receive less power than motherboard rear ports. The supplemental connector compensates for power distribution limitations in PC case wiring.

Video Surveillance Storage: Security camera systems that record to external USB hard drives require uninterrupted power for continuous operation. The dual-power cable prevents drive disconnections during high-write-load scenarios when surveillance footage streams to the drive constantly.

Technical and Recovery Applications

Data Recovery Operations: IT professionals performing data recovery on failing external drives use the cable to ensure stable power delivery throughout lengthy recovery processes. The additional power prevents mid-recovery disconnections that could complicate recovery efforts or worsen drive conditions.

Mobile Workstation Setup: Users working with laptops that have limited power output from individual USB ports connect external storage reliably using both available ports. Road warriors and field technicians benefit from stable drive connectivity without carrying external power adapters during travel.

Specialized Storage Configurations

RAID Enclosure Connectivity: Some dual-drive RAID enclosures using USB 3.0 Micro-B connections require supplemental power beyond standard USB specifications. The Vention hard disk cable accommodates these higher-power requirements, however, verify your enclosure’s power specifications before relying solely on USB power.

Legacy System Integration: Older computers with USB 3.0 ports that don’t fully implement the power delivery specifications benefit from the dual-power design. The auxiliary connector ensures external drives operate properly even when primary USB ports underdeliver current due to aging hardware or power supply limitations.