What is the difference between the PB459 and a USB 2.0 A-to-A cable?

The PB459 is USB 3.0 with SuperSpeed additional contact pairs behind the standard USB-A blade, delivering full 3.0 throughput. USB 2.0 A-to-A cables fit mechanically but will cause 3.0 equipment to run well below rated speed with no error indication.

What equipment is the PB459 designed for?

The PB459 is intended for USB 3.0 KVM switches, docking stations, and drive enclosures where the manufacturer specifies a Type-A to Type-A cable. It should not be used to join two computers directly.

Is the PB459 available for OEM/ODM customization?

Yes. Length, jacket colour, printed branding, and packaging are customizable for OEM/ODM orders.

What is the construction of the PB459 cable?

The PB459 features a black PVC jacket with a one-piece molded housing and no shell seam, ensuring durability and even strain distribution along the cable.

USB Cable

USB Type A 3.0 Cable - PB459

Name: USB Type A 3.0 Cable - PB459
Brand: Tonetron
SKU: PB459

USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-A cable — SuperSpeed A-to-A link for docking stations, USB 3.0 KVM switches and drive enclosures that require A-to-A at 3.0 speeds.

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Overview

The PB459 is a USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-A cable, carrying the SuperSpeed generation of the standard on the A-to-A shape. Visually it is distinguished by the extra contact block set behind the familiar USB-A blade — those additional pairs are what carry SuperSpeed, and they are the difference between this cable and the USB 2.0 PB469 that fits the same sockets.

That distinction matters in practice. Equipment specified for USB 3.0 will accept a 2.0 A-to-A cable mechanically and then run well below its rated throughput, with no error message to explain why. On a USB 3.0 KVM switch, docking station or drive enclosure, using the correct 3.0 cable is what delivers the interface the equipment was bought for.

As with any A-to-A cable, use it only where the equipment manufacturer calls for it — it is not intended to join two computers directly, since both ends would be driving the link as hosts.

Construction is a black PVC jacket with a one-piece moulded housing, so there is no shell seam to separate and strain is spread along the jacket.

Each unit ships with one cable. Length, jacket colour, printed branding and packaging are customisable for OEM/ODM orders.

Specifications

Spec	Value
Model	PB459
Cable material	PVC
Cable color	Black
Shell material	Molded
Connectors	USB 3.0 Type-A
Standard	USB 3.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the PB459 and a USB 2.0 A-to-A cable?: The PB459 is USB 3.0 with SuperSpeed additional contact pairs behind the standard USB-A blade, delivering full 3.0 throughput. USB 2.0 A-to-A cables fit mechanically but will cause 3.0 equipment to run well below rated speed with no error indication.
What equipment is the PB459 designed for?: The PB459 is intended for USB 3.0 KVM switches, docking stations, and drive enclosures where the manufacturer specifies a Type-A to Type-A cable. It should not be used to join two computers directly.
Is the PB459 available for OEM/ODM customization?: Yes. Length, jacket colour, printed branding, and packaging are customizable for OEM/ODM orders.
What is the construction of the PB459 cable?: The PB459 features a black PVC jacket with a one-piece molded housing and no shell seam, ensuring durability and even strain distribution along the cable.