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Silver 3.5 inch front panel with two USB-C ports two USB-A ports SD and microSD slots

BESIGN

BESIGN G-MP01CR 3.5" Front Panel USB Hub Card Reader 20Gbps

SKU CH-QKYF-7XRPE

Converts a 3.5 inch bay into two USB-C 20Gbps ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD slot and a microSD slot using 19-pin and 20-pin headers plus SATA power

  • Product typeUSB Hubs
  • 20 Gbps USB-C port for ultra-fast file transfers
  • USB 3.0 ports deliver up to 5 Gbps bandwidth
  • Built-in SD and microSD slots read memory cards directly
  • Fits a 3.5 inch bay using 19-pin and 20-pin headers
  • Requires 15-pin SATA power connector for operation

Front-panel hub for desktop builds

The BESIGN G-MP01CR occupies a 3.5-inch drive bay to add two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD slot and a microSD slot. It is intended for PC builders who want fast front-panel access without using rear motherboard ports.

Requires USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-E header

Full 20 Gbps speed on the USB-C ports is only available when the motherboard provides a 20-pin USB 3.2 Key-A Type-E header. A 19-pin USB 3.0 header can be used instead, but the USB-C ports will then run at lower speeds.

SATA power and card-orientation note

A 15-pin SATA power connector must be connected for the hub to function. The SD card slot requires the card to be inserted label-side down, which differs from many other readers.

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Price $58.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeUSB Hubs

Questions about this item

What does the 20 Gbps rating mean when I connect a drive to the front USB-C port?

The port runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 so a compatible drive can reach the full 20 Gbps; with a standard USB-C cable the link will operate at up to 10 Gbps instead.

Which motherboard header does the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connection require and what speed does it cap at?

It needs a 20-pin USB 3.2 Key-A Type-E header and delivers up to 20 Gbps when that header is present.

What internal connectors and bay size are needed to install the unit?

It fits a 3.5-inch bay and requires a 19-pin USB 3.0 header, a 20-pin USB 3.2 Key-A Type-E header and a 15-pin SATA power connector.

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