Extron USBA Pro P/25 – USB-A 5 Gbps Optical Extension Cable, 25 ft Plenum

Product Overview

USBA Pro P/25, part number 26-728-25. The Extron USBA Pro Plenum Series is a family of active hybrid optical-copper USB-A extension cables for commercial AV installations. This 25 foot (7.6 m) length carries USB data at up to 5 Gbps and delivers 5 V at up to 900 mA to the connected peripheral, bus-powered from the host with no external supply. The NEC CMP plenum-rated jacket makes it code-compliant for air-handling spaces, and the ultra-thin 0.24 inch cable pulls easily through tight conduit.

Product Description

Extending USB reliably past a few meters is a recurring problem in commercial AV. Passive extension fails quietly, and powered hubs introduce another device to mount, power, and eventually troubleshoot. Active optical cable removes both issues by handling the distance in the cable itself.

The USBA Pro Plenum Series uses hybrid optical-copper construction to carry USB-A signals and bus power over a single run. Data rates reach 5 Gbps, and the cable delivers 5 V at up to 900 mA to the peripheral, which covers the touch panels, cameras, keyboards, and control interfaces that typically sit at the far end of a run.

Installation properties are what get this series specified. The jacket is NEC CMP plenum-rated, so it is approved for the air-handling ceiling spaces most commercial pathways run through. At 0.24 inches (6 mm) in diameter with a narrow bend radius, it pulls through conduit that thicker active cables will not clear, and it is highly resistant to EMI and RFI in electrically noisy risers.

This 25 foot length fills the gap between the 15 and 35 foot parts. On a run of roughly 20 to 25 feet, specifying the 35 foot cable means a coil of excess in a ceiling or credenza, which adds pathway fill and makes future service harder. Creation Networks stocks the full series at 15, 25, 35, 50, and 65 feet.

Key Features

• USB-A signal extension — Extends USB-A between a host computer and a peripheral over a single run, with no external power supply.
• 5 Gbps data rate — Supports USB data rates up to 5 Gbps for cameras, touch panels, and control interfaces.
• Bus-powered peripherals — Delivers 5 V and up to 900 mA to the connected device, so the peripheral end needs no outlet.
• Plenum rated — NEC CMP-rated jacket, compliant for installation in air-handling spaces.
• Ultra-thin 6 mm cable — A 0.24 in (6 mm) diameter and narrow bend radius pull through tight conduit and ceiling pathways.
• EMI/RFI resistant — Hybrid optical-copper construction holds signal integrity in electrically noisy environments.
• Fills the 25 ft gap — Sits between the 15 ft and 35 ft lengths for runs that would otherwise force excess cable into a ceiling.

Typical Applications

• Conference room
• Boardroom
• Training room
• Auditorium
• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• All-hands room
• House of worship

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Extron product documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 25 ft length?

It sits between the 15 ft and 35 ft options. Specifying 35 ft for a 22 ft run leaves excess cable coiled in a ceiling or credenza, which is both a service nuisance and a pathway-fill problem. The 25 ft part avoids that.

Does this cable need external power?

No. It is bus-powered from the host and delivers 5 V at up to 900 mA to the peripheral, so no outlet is required at either end.

Is it approved for plenum spaces?

Yes. The jacket is NEC CMP plenum-rated, which is what allows it in air-handling ceiling and floor spaces under code.

What peripherals does it support?

Standard USB devices operating within USB 2.0 specifications and the 900 mA power limit, including keyboards, mice, touch panels, cameras, and control interfaces.

Can it be pulled through existing conduit?

The 0.24 in (6 mm) diameter and narrow bend radius are designed for exactly that. Confirm conduit fill against local code for the specific run.

How does it compare to the USBA-C ProMax Plenum series?

The ProMax Plenum cables terminate USB-A to USB-C, reach 10 Gbps, and extend to 100 ft. This series is USB-A to USB-A at 5 Gbps to 65 ft. Choose on connector type and required data rate.

What warranty applies?

Extron provides a manufacturer warranty, and Creation Networks coordinates warranty and RMA handling for equipment purchased through us.