UGREEN USB to USB Cable 5Gbps USB 3.0 Nylon Durable Male to Male Hard Drive Camera DVD Player TV Hub Monitor 6.6ft 2M (10371)
Overview
UGREEN 10371 is a USB 3.0 Type-A male-to-male cable for a specific peripheral connection in which the computer or other host has a USB-A port and the device has a USB-A receptacle intentionally designed as its upstream data input. Compatible examples can include certain external enclosures, hubs, cooling pads, cameras or AV peripherals, but the device manual must explicitly permit an A-to-A cable.
What it does well.
Key features
At a glance
One host end and one explicitly compatible device end
Port-by-port clarity
Host-side USB-A plug. Connect to one computer or other USB host port only.
Device-side USB-A plug. Connect only to a peripheral whose manual identifies its USB-A receptacle as the upstream data input.
2m cable run. Provides approximately 6.6ft reach; route it without sharp bends or tension.
USB 3.0 data path. Carries data up to the mutually supported 5Gbps interface ceiling; it is not a video conversion cable.
A-to-A is safe only when one side is a designed peripheral input
Correct topology
Most USB devices do not use a USB-A receptacle as their upstream connection, which makes this cable specialised. Check the device manual, port label and original cable before purchase. A port that merely accepts the plug is not enough to prove the electrical role.
Never join two host ports. This includes two computers, a computer and the output of a charger, or two powered hubs on host-facing sockets. Use a purpose-built data-transfer bridge for computer-to-computer migration.
- Identify one host and one device before connecting.
- Match the original device cable type.
- Disconnect immediately if the endpoints are not clearly documented.
5Gbps requires two USB 3.x endpoints and a healthy path
Data integrity
The cable can carry the stated USB 3.0-class rate only when both ports and the attached device support it. File-copy speed is lower than signalling rate and can be limited by a hard drive, flash storage, filesystem or small-file workload.
The braided exterior improves handling durability but does not make the connectors immune to side-load or repeated bending. Support the 2m route, keep it away from pinch points and unplug by the connector housing rather than the jacket.
- Use direct ports before adding adapters.
- Eject storage before unplugging.
- Coil loosely for storage and protect both plugs.
Use scenarios
Real-world applications
Choose this exact model when its verified connections and limits match the workflow below.
Compatible drive enclosure. Connect a computer to an enclosure whose upstream device port is explicitly full-size USB-A.
Powered USB hub upstream. Replace the host cable only when the hub manual specifies USB-A-to-A for its upstream connection.
Camera or AV peripheral. Use with equipment that documents a USB-A device input for file or control data.
Desk accessory data link. Connect a compatible cooling pad, monitor hub or other peripheral when its manual requires this exact cable topology.
Setup and usability guidance
Practical connection order
A deliberate connection order makes capability checks and troubleshooting easier.
- Read the peripheral manual and confirm it requires USB-A male-to-male.
- Identify the single host port and the single device-side USB-A input.
- Power down equipment first if the device manufacturer recommends it.
- Insert each connector straight without force.
- Power or wake the peripheral and wait for the operating system to detect it.
- Install only the device-specific driver if required.
- Eject any mounted storage before unplugging.
- Remove by gripping the connector housing and coil the cable loosely.
Compatible devices and systems
Host and peripheral fit
Connector shape alone is not enough: the host port, operating system, cable, display and peripheral must support the required function.
Host. One computer or USB host with a full-size USB-A data port.
Peripheral. One device whose manual explicitly identifies a USB-A receptacle as its upstream data connection.
USB versions. USB 3.x endpoints up to the stated 5Gbps interface; USB 2.0 devices fall back to their own rate.
Operating systems. The cable itself needs no driver; the connected peripheral may require software or a supported filesystem.
What this product does
Verified function scope
- Connects one USB-A host to one explicitly compatible USB-A device input.
- Carries USB 3.0-class data up to the stated 5Gbps interface ceiling.
- Falls back to a lower mutually supported USB rate.
- Provides a fixed 2m braided cable route.
What this product does not do
Boundaries that prevent a mismatch
- It does not safely connect two computers or two host ports.
- It does not act as a computer-to-computer transfer bridge.
- It does not convert USB data into HDMI or other display video.
- It does not carry Ethernet without a compatible USB network device.
- It does not have a verified general-purpose charging or 3A role.
What to do
Recommended practice
- Verify the peripheral port role before connection.
- Use exactly one host and one compatible device.
- Eject storage before unplugging.
- Route the 2m cable away from pinch and trip points.
- Grip connector housings rather than pulling the braid.
What not to do
Avoid common mistakes
- Do not connect two computers.
- Do not connect two powered USB host ports or chargers.
- Do not use the cable merely because both sockets physically fit.
- Do not expect USB data to produce display video.
- Do not unplug during an active transfer.
Warnings and limitations
Read before use
Check before connecting or ordering.
Warning / limitation 1. Connecting two USB host ports can create a power conflict and damage equipment.
Warning / limitation 2. The current listing has conflicting charging language; no general charging use is recommended.
Warning / limitation 3. A physically matching USB-A receptacle may still be an output/host port rather than a device input.
Warning / limitation 4. Unexpected removal can corrupt files on connected storage.
Warning / limitation 5. Stop use if a connector, strain relief or braid is cut, loose, bent or unusually hot.
- Confirm that the peripheral manual specifically calls for a USB-A male-to-male data cable.
- Never connect two computers or two USB host ports.
- Never connect a USB charger output to a computer host port with this cable.
- No general charging or 3A capability is promised because the current record is internally contradictory.
- This is a USB data cable, not HDMI, DisplayPort or a USB video adapter.
- The fixed length is 2m/6.6ft.
- Both endpoints must support USB 3.x to approach the 5Gbps interface ceiling.
At a glance.
- Brand / SKU
- UGREEN 10371
- Product type
- USB 3.0 data cable
- Connectors
- USB-A male to USB-A male
- Length
- 2m / approximately 6.6ft
- Maximum interface rate
- Up to 5Gbps
- Cable exterior
- Nylon braided
- Required topology
- One USB host to one explicitly compatible peripheral input
- Computer-to-computer
- Not supported; use a purpose-built transfer bridge
- Video conversion
- Not supported
- General charging claim
- Not made due conflicting current record
- Driver
- No cable driver; peripheral may require one
- In the box
- 1 × UGREEN 10371 USB-A male-to-male data cable, 2m.
Model-specific data
Verified in-box information
No host adapter, peripheral, storage enclosure, charger or transfer-bridge electronics are included.
Questions buyers ask.
Can I connect two computers with UGREEN 10371?
No. Never connect two USB host ports directly. Use a purpose-built computer-to-computer transfer bridge.
Why are both connectors USB-A male?
The cable is for specialised peripherals whose upstream device input is a USB-A receptacle. Check the device manual.
Can I connect a charger to my laptop with it?
No. Do not join a charger output and computer host port with this A-to-A cable.
Does it support charging?
The current record is contradictory, so no general charging or 3A use is recommended. Treat it as a compatible peripheral data cable only.
What is the maximum data rate?
The stated USB 3.0 interface ceiling is up to 5Gbps when both endpoints support it.
Will a USB 2.0 device work?
A compatible device can fall back to its lower USB 2.0 rate.
Can it output video to a monitor?
No. It is not an HDMI, DisplayPort or USB graphics adapter.
Is it suitable for every hard drive enclosure?
No. Use it only when the enclosure has a USB-A device-side input and its manual specifies an A-to-A cable.
Does the cable need a driver?
No. The connected peripheral may require its own operating-system driver.
How should I disconnect a drive?
Eject the mounted volume, wait for activity to stop and pull by the connector housing.
How long is the cable?
It is 2m, approximately 6.6ft.