Overview



Enable 40Gbps USB4 performance and 8K video at distances up to 2m using this active USB-C cable

Connect reliably with the Active USB4 Cable to USB Type-C® (USB4), Thunderbolt™; and PCIe-enabled devices, delivering up to 40Gbps, 8K/4K video, and 240W of Power Delivery. Each connector is laser-etched with USB4 specifications, an exclusive feature that eliminates guesswork, confirms compatibility, and verifies USB4 performance.

Active USB4 Performance

Maintain full 40Gbps USB4 connectivity up to 2 meters with an active cable built for demanding data and display workloads. Integrated retimers and signal conditioning preserve bandwidth and signal integrity, ensuring consistent operation with external GPUs, storage arrays, and other high-performance peripherals where extended reach is essential.

Power High-Performance Laptops

Safely power high-performance laptops and USB-C devices with up to 240W of Extended Power Range (EPR) Power Delivery 3.1 using a compatible USB-C docking station or wall charger. An integrated e-marker chip ensures accurate power negotiation for stable, consistent charging. Ideal for professional laptops such as Apple M-series Pro/Max MacBooks.

Experience 8K 60Hz Video with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode

Drive sharp 8K 60Hz video or dual 4K 120Hz displays via DisplayPort 2.1 Alt Mode with DSC, HBR3, and HDR10+ support. Suitable for professional 3D rendering, high-frame-rate video, and bandwidth-intensive visual workflows. This USB4 cable integrates seamlessly with USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 docks, and maintains backward compatibility with a wide range of resolutions and refresh rates.




Reasons to buy


  • Extend USB4 Beyond Passive Limits: Active USB4 cable features an integrated retimer chipset to ensure reliable 8K 60Hz video, 40Gbps data transfer, and up to 240W charging to USB-C devices up to 2m away, well beyond the reach of passive cables
  • Identify Specs Instantly: Swiftly identify this USB4 cable with Quick ID connector markings; The eco-friendly TPE jacket is flexible and durable, designed to withstand tight bends and is fully RoHS-compliant; Shielded 32/34AWG coaxial wire minimizes EMI
  • Reliable Performance for Critical Workflows: Count on this USB4 cable with active signal management to deliver consistent 40Gbps throughput and sharp 8K video in mission-critical environments with demanding peripherals and high-bandwidth storage
  • The IT Pro's Choice: Our USB-C cables are rigorously tested in our in-house Innovation Lab for reliable performance, durable construction, and broad compatibility with a variety of devices; Backed by free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance
  • Ultra-Fast Docking Cable: Designed to work seamlessly with USB-C or Thunderbolt 4 docks; Drive an 8K 60Hz or dual 4K 120Hz displays via DP2.1 (DP40) w/DSC for professional 3D imaging; Ideal for high-performance laptops such as Apple M-series Pro/Max MacBooks

Specification


Technical Description: StarTech.com USB4 USB Cables - Black

Certificates
Compliance certificates:
CE, RoHS

Certification
Compliance certificates:
CE, RoHS

Features
Maximum refresh rate:
240 Hz
Maximum resolution:The maximum number of pixels that can be displayed in the image. It is usually quoted as width × height,: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels.
7680 x 4320 pixels
DisplayPort version:
2.1
Product colour:
Black
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode:
Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD):
Yes
USB Power Delivery revision:
3.1
USB Power Delivery up to:
240 W
Fast charging:
Yes
Plug and Play:Indicates whether this product supports is "plug and play". Plug and play is hardware or software that, after being installed ("plugged in"), can immediately be used ("played with"), as opposed to hardware or software which requires configuration.
Yes
Cable type:Type of cable e.g. electicity cable, optical cable.
Round cable
Maximum data transfer rate:
40 Gbit/s
Cable jacket material:
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Connector contacts plating:What the connector contacts are covered with (layer on top).
Nickel
AWG wire size:
32/34
Connector 2 form factor:
Straight
Connector 1 form factor:
Straight
Connector 2 gender:
Male
Connector 1 gender:
Male
Connector 2:This is the second connector in the device.
USB C
Connector 1:This is the first connector in the device.
USB C
USB version:Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the interface used for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices. Every new version - for example 1.1, 2.0, 3.0 - is much faster than the previous one.
USB4 Gen 3x2

Logistics data
Master (outer) case height:
215 mm
Master (outer) case length:
500 mm
Master (outer) case width:
540 mm
Products per master (outer) case:
80 pc(s)

Operational conditions
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 60 °C

Packaging content
Quantity per pack:The amount in each pack.
1 pc(s)

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
107 g
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
30 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
80 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
230 mm

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
85 g
Cable diameter:The distance from one side of the cable to the other, with a straight line going through the middle of the cable.
4.8 mm
Cable length:How long the cable is.
2 m


Product details


CC2M40GUSB4GEN3 StarTech.com 0065030922531

StarTech.com USB4 USB Cables - Black

£70.00 and

SKUCC2M40GUSB4GEN3

StarTech.com USB4 USB Cables - Black

Quick Code: Q2843677 MPN: CC2M40GUSB4GEN3
£70.00

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