Eaton U420F-15M-D321 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Fiber Active Cable 10 Gbps
Overview :
The Eaton U420F-15M-D321 is a USB-C to USB-C active optical cable (AOC) engineered for extended USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity where copper limitations preclude reliable signal transport. IT infrastructure, endpoint integration, and AV networking professionals deploy this cable to bridge USB-C hosts and peripherals at distances up to 15 m without repeaters or signal boosters. It directly addresses the attenuation and EMI susceptibility found in long copper USB runs.
Technically, the cable supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 signaling at sustained 10 Gbps data rates using fiber optics. It operates as a plug-and-play data-only interface drawing minimal power from connected devices (up to ~1 A), with no support for USB power delivery beyond basic bus power.
In deployment, this assembly fits structured cabling routes in IDF/MDF spaces, ceiling plenums, and horizontal premise pathways where plenum-rated CMP jacket requirements apply. It is suited for connecting remote storage, surveillance cameras, or compute nodes to centralized USB-C hosts.
Integration occurs at the physical connectivity layer: it extends standard USB-C endpoints without requiring additional management platforms or protocol converters. It is compatible across host operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
A practical use case is connecting a remote USB-C NVMe enclosure or sensor array located in a separate room back to the primary workstation rack while maintaining full 10 Gbps throughput and minimizing interference risk. This is beneficial in labs, media production, and secure infrastructure closets.
This cable should not be used where USB power delivery (PD), video alt-mode support, or charging capability is required; it is strictly a high-speed data link rather than a multi-function active cable with PD or video extension capabilities.
Key Features
15 m fiber active cable for extended USB-C reach
USB 3.2 Gen 2 data @ up to 10 Gbps full speed
Plenum-rated CMP jacket for in-duct routing
USB-C male to USB-C male direct connection
Backward compatible with USB 3.2/3.1/2.0/1.1
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Eaton |
| Part Number | U420F-15M-D321 |
| Product Type | USB-C Fiber Active Optical Cable |
| USB Standard | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 10 Gbps |
| Cable Length | 15 m (49.2 ft) |
| Connector A | USB Type-C Male |
| Connector B | USB Type-C Male |
| Cable Type | Active Optical (Fiber) |
| Jacket Rating | CMP (Plenum) |
| Jacket Material | PVC |
| Cable Diameter | ~4.5 mm |
| Contact Plating | Gold |
| Connector Material | Zinc Alloy |
| Power | Bus-powered (no PD beyond ~1 A) |
| Operating Temp | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Storage Temp | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 %-90 % non-condensing |
| Compliance | CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH |
| Backward Compatibility | USB 3.2/3.1/2.0/1.1 |
