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Ideal Solution to Provide Both Data And Power

The USB2HABMY3 3ft USB-A to Mini-B Y cable features two USB-A male connectors and a single USB Mini-B male connector - an ideal solution for providing additional power to your mini-USB external hard drive by connecting to two USB-A ports on your computer or laptop.

No External Power Adapter Required

Especially valuable in situations where a single USB 2.0 port may not offer sufficient power to external hard drives, the USB2HABMY3 can be connected to two ports on one PC to increase the power output to power the external device.

USB2HABMY3

3 feet USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to mini B.

Applications

Connect/power an external mini-USB equipped hard drive through two standard USB ports on a computer.

Connect an external 2.5 inch hard drive enclosure to a PC or laptop.

Provides both power and data connections between a host computer (Desktop, laptop) and an external USB storage device.

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Features

2x USB-A male connectors.
1x USB Mini-B male connector.
Supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
Molded connectors with strain relief.

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Sturdiness	4.9	—	4.5	4.9	4.7	4.8
Value for money	4.9	—	4.5	4.9	4.8	4.7
Durability	4.8	—	4.5	4.8	4.7	4.8
Sold By	—	LIHONGFU	Amazon.com	Amazon.com	SaiTech IT Private Ltd (Since 2013)	Amazon.com
cable type	USB	USB	USB	USB	USB	—
connector type	Usb 2.0	Mini USB	Usb 2.0	Usb	Usb 3.0 Cable	USB, Micro USB
connector gender	Female-to-Female	Male-to-Male	Male-to-Male	Male	Male-to-Male	Male-to-Male
cable length	3 feet	3.3 feet feet	6 feet feet	1.0 feet feet	1.5 feet	1 feet
compatible devices	Laptop, Personal Computer	Charging Adapter	Personal Computer	Laptop, Personal Computer	Hard Drives, Cameras, Personal Computer, Monitor	Laptop, Personal Computer
data transfer rate	480 megabits per second	480 megabits per second	480 megabits per second	480 megabits per second	5000 megabytes per second	480 megabits per second

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Summary

Brand

‎StarTech.com

Connector Type

‎Usb 2.0

Cable Type

‎USB

Compatible Devices

‎Laptop, Personal Computer

Special Feature

‎Data Transfer

Color

‎Black

Connector Gender

‎Female-to-Female

Data Transfer Rate

‎480 Megabits Per Second

Shape

‎Round

Unit Count

‎1.0 Count

Item Weight

‎0.03 Kilograms

Connectivity Technology

‎USB

Specification Met

‎No

Indoor/Outdoor Usage

‎Outdoor, Indoor

Number of Items

‎1

Hard Drive

‎Mini

Other Technical Details

Item model number

‎USB2HABMY3

Hardware Platform

‎pc

Item Weight

‎1.06 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎0.01 x 0.01 x 0.01 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎0.01 x 0.01 x 0.01 inches

Number of Processors

‎1

Department

‎accessories general

Manufacturer

‎StarTech.com

Language

‎English

ASIN

‎B003HHK576

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎August 3, 2017

Additional Information

Customer Reviews

4.6 1,700 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#12,197 in USB Cables

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StarTech.com 3 ft USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to Mini B - USB Ca

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StarTech USB2HABMY3 3ft USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive, USB A to mini B . Guaranteed reliability. 2x USB-A male connectors. 1x USB Mini-B male connector. Supports USB 2.0 data transfer rates up to 480Mbps. Molded connectors with strain relief. Molded connectors with strain relief.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5

1,700 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, length and value of the electronic cable. They mention that it works well, is made of good heavy gauge wiring and that it saves them money. That said, opinions are mixed on power and connectivity.

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157 customers mention148 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the compatibility of the electronic cable. They mention that it works great to power a Bluetooth dongle, WiFi dongle and to transfer files. The cable is made of decent quality and gets the job done. Some say that it's able to replace the Y-cable they lost for their laptop chiller.

"...Works great!" Read more

"...And BAM, up comes the auto-run and I am ecstatic!Cable works great and I am a happy customer!" Read more

"Product works perfectly!..." Read more

"...this cable along with a secondary USB power source and it works like a charm...." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the electronic cable. They mention that it is made of good heavy gauge wiring and is solid. The cable itself is quite robust and works well. Some say that the cable is not cheap at all and works perfectly. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality and recommend it to others.

"...The cable itself is quite robust. Thickness is roughly 0.125", about 33% thicker than some similar cables...." Read more

"...It did what I was after, which is all I can ask. Construction seems competent and it hasn't fallen apart or shown any issues yet, despite rather..." Read more

"This Y-cable is pretty great.It's made of decent quality and gets the job done...." Read more

"...They appear to be made of good heavy gauge wiring and the USB snap and hold very well in place" Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the length of the electronic cable. They mention that it is a better quality cable than the one that came with the drive, a great replacement cable, and a reliable cable. Some say that the 3' cable is long enough for reaching to the back of a desktop computer.

"The longer cord is very useful. This cable, with the extra (power only) USB connector, is a must have, if you have an externally connecting HDD...." Read more

"...The cord is cheap so I purchased one.I excitedly plugged it in -- with no result...." Read more

"StarTech makes quality cables...." Read more

"...It worked well and there was enough length in the cord to do so." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the electronic cable. They say it works well, has a high quality/price ratio, and has saved them money.

"...But it functions well with the extension and at a great price point." Read more

"...It works great, and has saved me money by not having me buy a new external hard drive nor a new internal drive for my PC. Thank you very much. :)" Read more

"...Excellent value!" Read more

"...so I give it five stars because it seems to be a solid quality and good price...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fit of the electronic cable. They mention that it fits their needs precisely, is the perfect right size, and is compatible with external hard drives.

"...THIS was the replacement cable for my external optical drive. It fit well & tight and worked well!" Read more

"...Well went online check what cable it needs and order. It fit and work great." Read more

"Well made. Fit the computer and device. Really have no way of knowing if it made any difference with what I was trying to use it for...." Read more

"...short (I don't want to carry long cable with my laptop) so it fits my needs precisely." Read more

25 customers mention11 positive14 negative

Customers are mixed about the power of the electronic cable. Some mention it works perfectly to provide additional power to external drives, bluray burners, and USB devices, while others say that it can't by default provide enough power for the DVD player. The second USB connection for additional power is short, and the cable provides intermittent power only sustained if held tightly against the player.

"...Well, after a few months, the drive started acting up, write errors, device dropping from Windows system and reconnecting, etc...." Read more

"Does exactly what it is supposed to do. Deliver more power to a USB device...." Read more

"...If the sockets are on opposite ends of the laptop case, the power cable won't reach. It gives you a stress-free reach of about six inches...." Read more

"The red USB plug provides additional power for hungry peripherals...." Read more

10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the cable. Some mention that it makes a better connection, while others say that it does not properly maintain a connection to the drive. Some say that the connection is a little loose, while other say that they constantly disconnect.

"This one makes a better connection. I used to have to hold mine so The computer could read the information." Read more

"Short version :This cable does not properly maintain a connection to the drive.Long version :..." Read more

"...an externally-powered USB hub solved the issue, and now the drive connects every time. It's great for my external DVD-Rom, as well!" Read more

"It works. The connection is a little loose though but it works." Read more

7 customers mention3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the portability of the electronic cable. Some mention it's a simple USB Y cable for a good price, and there's no need for a power cable. However, others say that the power is short and does not reach additional USB ports on the back of their laptop. Some say that it has a small port that does not fit their external, and that it falls out the USB port.

"...second USB connection for additional power is short and does not reach additional USB ports on back of my laptop...." Read more

"...Perfect for an external optical drive so there's no need for a power cable." Read more

"...The cable did need to be replaced but it was also the USB port that was an issue. Worked like a champ after I repaired the USB port." Read more

"proper cabling for the crappy adapter..." Read more

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kenny

Works perfectly

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

Different colors than normal but same thing

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Thomas J. Wyatt

Short cable, works fine

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

I got the shorter cable, which works fine. Just be aware if you need more space to work from you better purchase the longer cable.

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DangItDave

Ideal for "generic" external hard disk drives.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2014

Size: 3 ft / 1mVerified Purchase

The longer cord is very useful. This cable, with the extra (power only) USB connector, is a must have, if you have an externally connecting HDD. I've had a Hitachi 60GB SATA II laptop hard drive installed in a generic USB 2.0 external adapter case that came with a dual USB connecter cable like this, though much shorter and, I didn't much use it, preferring to use the longer mini USB to standard USB cable I already had to connect the HDD with. Well, after a few months, the drive started acting up, write errors, device dropping from Windows system and reconnecting, etc. When I realized it might be a low voltage issue, I went back to using the included cable and the problems ceased. I got this cable so I could place the drive back in its usual place on my desk. Works great!

3 people found this helpful

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Dean

What I need exactly.

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024

Size: 6 ft / 2mVerified Purchase

When I bought my external Blu-Ray drive it came with a Y USB cable. Then I decided to put my desktop PC underneath the computer table. By doing this, I created a problem. I could no longer connect the external Blu-Ray drive because the Y USB cable that came with it was just one foot in length. So I found this 6-foot Y USB cable at Amazon and my problem was solved. Thanks, Amazon!

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5th Finger of Death

Perfect replacement for lost cables on little USB drives

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2011

Size: 3 ft / 1mVerified Purchase

This is just the fix-it for that cable you lost from your Seagate FreeAgentGo (original) or similar external USB hard drive. Such cables usually provide both power and signal to your drive. Many 2.5" USB housing kits use this type of cable: mini USB (not MICRO) on the box end, and Male USB on the computer side. If you need double-power to operate your HD, then this cable has that extra power-only male USB so that you can double up the available electrical current to your hard drive. Some users run into this phenomenon - drive recognition but insufficient spin-up - when they put a 7200 RPM 2.5" HD into one of those external USB self-powered housings. Even if your external kit has an aux-power hole next to the mini USB socket, this cable should provide enough power. So no need to find/buy/retrieve that pesky aux power cable for YOU !! One note: make sure you have two adjacent or nearby USB sockets ready to accept this cable. If the sockets are on opposite ends of the laptop case, the power cable won't reach. It gives you a stress-free reach of about six inches. Anything even 1" farther could damage the cable, or your USB sockets. The cable itself is quite robust. Thickness is roughly 0.125", about 33% thicker than some similar cables. As usual, Star-Tech sourced products are built to a high standard; better than many no-name generic Asia sourced products. Amazon's fulfillment process is excellent even on this tiny, low priced product.

3 people found this helpful

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James Procter

good product good price

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

I've tried this on my hp DVD disk player as well as the memorex both did real well. Having that extra ump from the power cable really helped the burning speed.

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Selrisitai

Simple Product, Simply Works

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013

Size: 3 ft / 1mVerified Purchase

This is micro-USB cord that terminates in two male USB connectors, to give double power to your device.
I have an external hard drive that stopped working on my computer (because a broken graphics card seems to have shorted my motherboard, somehow) and I believed that I was not going to be able to use my external on my computer anymore.

Until I read something about the drive not getting enough power. Someone had a problem similar to mine, and that was one of the suggestions. The cord is cheap so I purchased one.
I excitedly plugged it in -- with no result. Believing that perhaps I merely needed to delete the device and tell my computer to detect it again, I moved the mouse and began to open the device manager when I suddenly noticed an icon appear in the taskbar.
It was installing the software to detect my device!
"Wait for it--"

And BAM, up comes the auto-run and I am ecstatic!

Cable works great and I am a happy customer!

2 people found this helpful

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kevin

Higher current for external CD/DVD

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

This solved my problem with an external CD/DVD drive that arrived DOA. The drive (sold as used) had a cheapo replacement cable and was completely non-functional.
With this cable it can draw current from 2 ports; but also works reliably only on the black one. I would recommend for any device that needs more power, and this weird old, "mini B" plug.

One person found this helpful

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Jaque

Chegou tudo certinho.

Reviewed in Brazil on February 13, 2024

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

Funciona perfeitamente.

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Natacha

Fantastic cable!!

Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2023

Size: 6 ft / 2mVerified Purchase

This is superior quality! I was able to retrieve precious memories.

Cliente de Amazon

Precio calidad

Reviewed in Mexico on September 24, 2021

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

Al principio pensé que no serviría por la calidad de los materiales , pero fue muy grata mi sorpresa , me ha servido en varios discos Adata de hace unos años

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CT

Très bien

Reviewed in France on June 10, 2021

Size: 3 ft / 1mVerified Purchase

Acheté pour mon disque dur externe, fonctionne parfaitement

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Jaume

Perfecto para Wii U

Reviewed in Spain on May 18, 2020

Size: 1 ft / 30cmVerified Purchase

Perfecto, excelente e imprescindible para conectar un disco duro a la Wii U. Llevo semanas utilizándolo y ningún problema. Cable de calidad 😉

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Brand	StarTech.com
Connector Type	Usb 2.0
Cable Type	USB
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Personal Computer
Special Feature	Data Transfer

StarTech.com 3 ft USB Y Cable for External Hard Drive - USB A to Mini B - USB Cable - USB (M) to Mini-USB Type B (M) - USB 2.0 - Black (USB2HABMY3)

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Ideal Solution to Provide Both Data And Power

No External Power Adapter Required

USB2HABMY3

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