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Infobit iFiber Y10 | 10M Active Optical | 10Gbps USB 3.2 | Type-A Plus Type-C to Type-C | 2.5cm Bend Radius
Move large files, camera feeds and VR data far beyond where copper gives up, ready the moment it is connected.
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The Infobit iFiber Y10 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 24,000 brand new and sealed. This 10-metre active optical cable carries USB 3.2 data at up to 10Gbps between a computer and a USB device. The computer end offers both USB Type-A and USB Type-C connections, so it fits older desktops and newer laptops alike, while the device end is a small Type-C head. Inside, the Infobit iFiber Y10 sends data as light through optical fibre, which holds speed over distances where copper fades. Find it at our Old Mutual Building store on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for AV integrators, video producers, machine vision engineers and IT teams across Kenya, the Infobit iFiber Y10 handles links that are too long for ordinary USB. A boardroom camera at the far end of a long table, a storage drive in a server cupboard, or a VR headset in a training room all need full-speed data over distance. Copper USB 3.2 cables of this length often drop out or fall back to slower speeds. The Infobit iFiber Y10 keeps the 10Gbps link, works plug and play with PCs, Macs and Chromebooks, and bends to a 2.5cm radius for tight conduit routes.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that offer generic long USB leads, Mascom International stocks the Infobit iFiber Y10, part of Infobit's iFiber Y series and built to SuperSpeed and SuperSpeed+ USB electrical specifications. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from conference venues, broadcast teams and labs that have outgrown copper. Buyers throughout Kenya report that it is the cable they install once and then forget about. Visit Kimathi Street to test the Infobit iFiber Y10 with your own laptop and device, or order on WhatsApp and pay on arrival anywhere in the country.
Common Questions About the Infobit iFiber Y10
What is the Infobit iFiber Y10 10M price in Kenya?
The Infobit iFiber Y10 10M sells for KSh 24,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price covers the 10-metre active optical cable and a 6-month warranty on manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you inspect the cable before paying in cash or through Lipa na M-Pesa. If your run is five metres or less and 5Gbps is enough, the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M costs KSh 5,000, a saving of KSh 19,000. The extra spend buys twice the length and twice the data rate.
What does Y10 mean in the Infobit iFiber Y10 name?
The Y10 code marks the 10-metre version of Infobit's iFiber Y series of USB 3.2 active optical cables. Every cable in the series shares the Type-A plus Type-C to Type-C layout and the 10Gbps data rate, and the number gives the length in metres. Infobit also makes the series in Y25 and Y40 lengths for larger halls. Some sellers write the model as Y1O with a letter O, but the correct code is Y10. Ask Mascom International on WhatsApp if your venue needs a longer run.
Is the Infobit iFiber Y10 better than a copper USB extension cable?
The Infobit iFiber Y10 beats copper on distance and speed, while a copper cable wins on price for short runs. The Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M costs KSh 5,000, carries 5Gbps and uses Type-A at both ends. The Infobit iFiber Y10 costs KSh 24,000, doubles both length and data rate, and connects to USB-C devices directly. Choose copper for a webcam or printer a few metres from the computer. Choose the fibre cable for fast external storage, machine vision cameras and long conference-room runs.
Can the Infobit iFiber Y10 run through walls, ceilings and conduit in Kenyan buildings?
Yes, the Infobit iFiber Y10 bends to a 2.5cm radius, so it follows tight corners in trunking and ceiling voids. Its PVC jacket handles the scuffs of being pulled through conduit in Upper Hill office fit-outs or older buildings in Mombasa. Optical fibre carries light instead of an electrical signal, so it is not disturbed by nearby power cables or the generators many venues start during KPLC outages. Keep both plugs covered while pulling the cable, because dust in a USB-C port causes more faults than the run itself.
Will the Infobit iFiber Y10 power my webcam, microphone or hard drive?
Infobit designs the Infobit iFiber Y10 for self-powered USB devices and hubs, so plan for power at the far end. A camera, speakerphone or drive with its own adapter connects directly. For several bus-powered devices, such as a small webcam, a keyboard and a mouse, place a powered USB hub at the far end and plug them into it. This layout suits training rooms at Strathmore or Kenyatta University where the lectern computer sits far from the camera. Message us if you are unsure whether your device is self-powered.
Which computers and devices work with the Infobit iFiber Y10?
The Infobit iFiber Y10 works with PCs, Macs and Chromebooks, and needs no drivers on any of them. Infobit lists cameras, microphones, speakerphones, USB storage, printers, keyboards, mice and KVM devices as supported. It also interoperates with existing USB 2.0 and USB 3.x hosts and hubs, so older gear connects at its own speed. Target uses include AR and VR setups, conference-room cameras, machine vision and storage. The dual Type-A and Type-C computer end means one cable covers an old tower PC and a new ultrabook.
How fast can I copy files over the Infobit iFiber Y10?
The Infobit iFiber Y10 carries up to 10Gbps, a theoretical ceiling of about 1.25 gigabytes per second. At that ceiling, a 100GB folder of 4K footage would copy in under two minutes. Real copy times depend on the drive at the far end: a fast external SSD gets closer to the limit, while a spinning hard drive sets its own slower pace. Video editors in Westlands moving shoots from a camera cart to an editing desk save the most time.
Who should buy the Infobit iFiber Y10, and who should skip it?
Buy the Infobit iFiber Y10 if you need 10Gbps USB data across 10 metres for cameras, storage, VR or machine vision. AV installers, studios, labs and conference venues get the most from it. Skip it if your device is a few metres away and runs fine at 5Gbps; the Infobit USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable 5M costs far less. Skip it too if you only want to send a laptop screen to a projector, because the Infobit USB-C to HDMI Active Optical Cable handles video instead.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Data Performance
- Active optical cable — data travels as light through fibre, holding full speed over distances where copper signals weaken.
- 10Gbps USB 3.2 data rate — a theoretical ceiling of about 1.25 gigabytes per second for fast drives and cameras.
- 10-metre length — spans a boardroom, studio floor or lab bench without a hub or repeater in between.
- Built to SuperSpeed and SuperSpeed+ USB electrical specifications — the same standards modern computer ports follow.
- Interoperates with USB 2.0 and USB 3.x hosts, hubs and devices — older equipment still connects at its own speed.
- Plug and play — no driver installation; the connected device appears as if it were plugged in directly.
- Suited to AR and VR, conference cameras, machine vision and storage — the target uses Infobit lists for it.
Compatibility and Host Support
- Computer end offers USB Type-A and USB Type-C — one cable fits older desktops and newer slim laptops.
- Device end is a small-form-factor USB Type-C head — fits crowded camera rigs and slim device ports easily.
- Works with PCs, Macs and Chromebooks — no special software needed on any of the three platforms.
- Built for self-powered USB devices and hubs — gear with its own adapter, or a powered hub at the far end.
- Supports cameras, microphones and speakerphones — the core building blocks of a hybrid meeting-room setup.
- Handles USB storage, printers, keyboards, mice and KVM devices — useful for server rooms and control desks.
- Connect bus-powered gear through a powered USB hub at the far end — one hub serves a webcam, keyboard and mouse together.
Build and Cable Construction
- 2.5cm bend radius — the cable curves tightly around corners and through conduit without harming the fibre inside.
- PVC jacket — a common, flexible outer layer that resists everyday scuffs on floors, under desks and in trunking.
- 24AWG wire gauge listed by Infobit — AWG is a thickness scale where a lower number means thicker wire.
- Black finish — blends into AV racks, desk edges and ceiling runs without drawing attention.
- Optical fibre core — light signals are not disturbed by electrical noise from nearby power cables or motors.
- Long-distance design — the iFiber line targets links beyond the usual reach of copper USB cables.
Inclusions and Support
- One Infobit iFiber Y10, 10 metres, with a Type-A plus Type-C computer end and a Type-C device end.
- No driver disc or software — the cable works as soon as both ends are connected.
- 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use.
- In-store testing with your own laptop and device before you pay, so you know the link works.
- Part of the iFiber Y series, with longer Y25 and Y40 versions made by Infobit for bigger spaces.
Package Contents
The Infobit iFiber Y10 arrives as the 10-metre active optical cable in black, with the Type-A plus Type-C connection at the computer end and the small Type-C head at the device end. No driver disc or software is needed, because the cable works plug and play. A powered USB hub for bus-powered devices is not part of the package; Mascom International can advise on one if your far-end gear lacks its own power. Bring your device to Kimathi Street and we will test the full link with you.
Warranty
The Infobit iFiber Y10 is covered by a 6-month warranty from Mascom International against manufacturing defects under normal use, including the connectors and the optical link. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street.
Buying the Infobit iFiber Y10 from Mascom International
The Infobit iFiber Y10 10M is available at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your laptop and camera or drive, and we will run the full 10-metre link in front of you. The cable comes in black.
For stock checks, project quotes or advice on long runs, contact us:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and venues in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and other major towns receive delivery the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The cable is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International publishes honest specifications, holds accurate pricing and stays behind every cable after the sale. Installers and IT teams across Kenya rely on that when a project deadline is close.
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