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.

Specification

Product
Product id	1006297
Brand	StarTech.com
Partnr	CC2M40GUSB4GEN3
EAN/UPC code	065030922531
Warranty (months)	Lifetime
Features
Cable length	2 m
USB version	USB4 Gen 3x2
Connector 1	USB C
Connector 2	USB C
Connector 1 gender	Male connector
Connector 2 gender	Male connector
Connector 1 form factor	Straight
Connector 2 form factor	Straight
AWG wire size	32/34
Connector contacts plating	Nickel
Cable jacket material	Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)
Product colour	Black
Plug and Play	Y
USB Power Delivery up to	240 W
Maximum data transfer rate	40 Gbit/s
USB Power Delivery revision	3.1
Quick charge	Y
USB Power Delivery	Y
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode	Y
DisplayPort version	2.1
Maximum resolution	7680 x 4320 Pixels
Maximum refresh rate	240 Hz
Weight & dimensions
Cable diameter	4.8 mm
Weight	85 g
Packaging data
Quantity per pack	1 stuk(s)
Package width	230 mm
Package depth	80 mm
Package height	30 mm
Package weight	107 g
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width	540 mm
Master (outer) case length	500 mm
Master (outer) case height	215 mm
Quantity per master (outer) case	80 stuk(s)
Other features
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C
Compliance certificates	CE, RoHS
Cable type	Round cable