U3CAT6

USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1) over CAT6 Extender

  • Up to 100m extension when directly connected via CAT6a/7 cable
  • Support for new USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 2 host controllers and devices
  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Transparent USB extension supporting USB 3, 2, and 1
  • Plug-and-Play; no software drivers required
  • Support for all types of USB peripherals

** U3CAT6 is discontinued and the CUSB3-AP* is recommended as a substitution for the U3CAT6. **


The U3CAT6 is an extender system composed of two units – U3CAT6-L and U3CAT6-R – used to extend USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gigabit LAN at a distance of up to 100m on a single CAT6a or CAT7 cable. This allows users to extend high-speed USB peripherals far beyond the 3m cable limit specification for USB 3.1.

U3CAT6 Block Diagram

  • Up to 100m extension when directly connected via CAT6a/7 cable
  • Support for new USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 2 host controllers and devices
  • Up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • Transparent USB extension supporting USB 3, 2, and 1
  • Plug-and-Play; no software drivers required
  • Support for all types of USB peripherals
  • Works with all major operating systems: Windows®, macOS™, Linux®, and Chrome OS™
Range

Point-to-Point Up to 100m (328 ft) over CAT6a/7 Cable

USB Device Support

Maximum Throughput 5 Gbps
Traffic Types All Traffic Types
Device Types All Device Types
Maximum Number of Devices and/or Hubs Up to 30 devices

LOCAL EXTENDER

USB Connector 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B Receptacle
Link Connector 1 x RJ45 “LINK”
Network Pass Through: 1 x RJ45 “LAN”
Dimensions 137.3mm x 232.1mm x 33.0mm (5.4” x 9.1” x 1.3”)
Enclosure Material Black Anodized Aluminum
Power Supply 100-240V AC Input, 24V 1A DC Output

REMOTE EXTENDER

USB Connector 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A Receptacles
Link Connector 1 x RJ45 “LINK”
Network Pass Through: 1 x RJ45 “LAN”
Dimensions 137.3mm x 232.1mm x 33.0mm (5.4” x 9.1” x 1.3”)
Enclosure Material Black Anodized Aluminum
Available Current Up to 1.2 Amp (6W) to each USB port
Power Supply 100-240V AC Input, 24V 2.71A DC Output

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating Temperature Range 0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)
Storage Temperature Range -20°C – 70°C (-4°F – 158°F)
Operating Humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
COMPLIANCE
EMC FCC (Class B), CE (Class B)
Environmental RoHS2 (CE)

SUPPORT

Warranty 2-year

Manuals Versions Last Updated
U3CAT6 Manual

JUNE 24, 2020