Kramer Electronics 96-0217005 Usb 3.1 Active Cable

Product Description

The KRAMER ELECTRONICS 96-0217005 is a USB 3.1 active data cable designed to extend high-speed data connections over longer runs than standard passive cables allow. Active circuitry built into the cable boosts the signal, maintaining reliable USB 3.1 performance at the full 15-foot length. This type of cable is used in AV integration, workstation setups, and equipment installations where a device must be located farther from a host port than a standard cable permits. IT technicians and AV integrators are the typical installers.

This cable suits applications where USB 3.1 peripherals such as storage devices, cameras, or capture cards must be positioned at a distance from the host system. The 15-foot active design eliminates the need for a separate USB repeater or hub in many standard-distance scenarios. It is appropriate for both commercial AV rack builds and professional workstation environments requiring clean, long-run USB connectivity.

Key Features

• USB 3.1 active design supports signal integrity over a 15-foot run
• Active circuitry eliminates the need for a separate repeater in standard-distance installs
• Single-unit packaging for straightforward stock and deployment
• Suitable for storage devices, cameras, and other high-speed USB 3.1 peripherals

Compatibility

Designed as an active USB 3.1 cable for use with USB 3.1-compatible host ports and peripheral devices requiring extended-length data connections.

Installation Notes

IT technicians and AV integrators typically install active USB cables during rack builds or workstation deployments. Power down or sleep the host system before connecting or disconnecting the cable to avoid enumeration errors. Active cables are directional — confirm the host-end connector is seated at the source port. Do not extend an active USB cable with a passive coupler or additional passive cable, as this can degrade signal integrity.