Easily connect USB devices without fumbling with the connector. Universal Reversible USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Cable includes connectors that work in either direction so you don't have to look to see which is right side-up anymore. Transfer rate is 480Mbps. It is backward-compatible with previous generations. Gold contacts and molded ends provide a lifetime of use. System requirements include a computer with a USB A-Female port and a USB device or Patch port with USB A-Female Port. This 3' cable will not work as a PC-to-PC connection. This USB Male-to-Male cable is not a standard USB cable configuration, and is only used in rare instances where a peripheral or patch bay employs a USB A-Female connection in place of USB B-type port.2.