External hard disc to TV

[Baker]

Guys

Having WD elements 2 TB hardisc , i am connected to TV with the default cable given with the hardisc. since it is very short in length it is hanging in the TV.
i am looking for bigger cable for that , preferably 5 feet long , is there any product available..?

 

[cute.bandar]

yeah . get a usb extension cable (male-to-female)

 

[whitestar_999]

Do note that longer the cable less will be the power delivered from end to end so it may cause some issues.

 

[cute.bandar]

hmm I didn't know about usb cable length issues..

@Baker instead of extension cable it may be better to get a longer charging cable. like this: *www.amazon.in/dp/B00HLTUHCE/ref=ss...&pd_rd_r=5ffff05b-f4a5-11e8-9070-3de13d4da848

 

[topgear]

USB 2.0 cable can have length of 5 mt. and usb 3.0 can go upto 3mt. With that in mind Op can make his purchase decision. Just make sure to get a high quality cable like amazon basics or bluerugger.

If somehow Op needs even longer cables then look for active cables with separate power input.

 

[billubakra]

Do note that longer the cable less will be the power delivered from end to end so it may cause some issues.

Issues like?

 

[whitestar_999]

hdd not getting detected or suddenly disconnected in between.