{"product_id":"extron-usba-pro-p-25-usb-a-5-gbps-optical-extension-cable-25-ft-plenum","title":"Extron USBA Pro P\/25 – USB-A 5 Gbps Optical Extension Cable, 25 ft Plenum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSBA Pro P\/25, part number 26-728-25.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtending 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-A signal extension\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extends USB-A between a host computer and a peripheral over a single run, with no external power supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 Gbps data rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports USB data rates up to 5 Gbps for cameras, touch panels, and control interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBus-powered peripherals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Delivers 5 V and up to 900 mA to the connected device, so the peripheral end needs no outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenum rated\u003c\/strong\u003e — NEC CMP-rated jacket, compliant for installation in air-handling spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-thin 6 mm cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 0.24 in (6 mm) diameter and narrow bend radius 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#eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e0.24 in (6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePlenum, NEC CMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eBus-powered from host, no external supply required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e15 ft, 25 ft, 35 ft, 50 ft, 65 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e1.2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eSpecifications sourced from Extron product documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose the 25 ft length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this cable need external power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it approved for plenum spaces?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The jacket is NEC CMP plenum-rated, which is what allows it in air-handling ceiling and floor spaces under code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat peripherals does it support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard USB devices operating within USB 2.0 specifications and the 900 mA power limit, including keyboards, mice, touch panels, cameras, and control interfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be pulled through existing conduit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to the USBA-C ProMax Plenum series?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtron provides a manufacturer warranty, and Creation Networks coordinates warranty and RMA handling for equipment purchased through us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Extron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48234562257132,"sku":"26-728-25","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/CN_26-728-15.jpg?v=1775847140","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/extron-usba-pro-p-25-usb-a-5-gbps-optical-extension-cable-25-ft-plenum","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}