Connect and power your external mini-USB equipped hard drive through two standard USB ports on your computer. The USB2HABMY3 3ft USB-A to Mini-B Y cable features two USB-A male connectors and a single USB Mini-B male connector - an ideal solution for providing additional power to your mini-USB external hard drive by connecting to two USB-A ports on your computer or laptop. Especially valuable in situations where a single USB 2.0 port may not offer sufficient power to external hard drives, the USB2HABMY3 can be connected to two ports on one PC to increase the power output to power the external device. This 3 ft cable is backed by StarTech.com's lifetime warranty for guaranteed dependability.