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Black 5.25 inch internal front panel with card slots three USB Type-A ports one USB Type-C port and one eSATA port

Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics 5.25" Internal Card Reader USB 2.0 3×USB 3.0 Type-C eSATA STW-3125

SKU CH-E2AV-R4TDP

A 5.25" internal front-panel hub with a multi-format card reader, three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port and an eSATA port

  • Interface typeUSB & eSATA
  • Installation typeInternal
  • Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresA multi-function front panel device with USB 3.0 hub, card r
  • In the box1 × 5.25 in USB2.0 Card Reader Panel, 4 x Screws,user manual
  • All-in-one front-panel access for cards and peripherals
  • Super Speed USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbps bandwidth with three Type-A ports
  • USB 3.1 Type-C port adds modern device compatibility
  • eSATA port enables fast external storage connection
  • Fits any 5.25" bay with USB 3.0 20-pin and USB 2.0 10-pin headers

Front-Panel Card Reader and USB Hub

This 5.25 inch internal unit combines a multi-format card reader with three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Type-C port and an eSATA port. It is designed for desktop builders who want front-panel access to memory cards and fast peripheral connections without reaching the rear I/O.

Bandwidth and Compatibility Limits

The USB 3.0 hub delivers up to 5 Gbps and remains backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices. The card reader accepts SD, MMC, SDHC, CompactFlash types I and II, Memory Stick variants, xD, TF, M2 and MD media up to 64 GB capacity, but does not support SmartMedia cards.

Installation Notes

Mounting requires a free 5.25 inch drive bay and connection to both a USB 3.0 20-pin header and a USB 2.0 10-pin header on the motherboard. Common issues arise when the board lacks the 20-pin header or when the eSATA cable is left unconnected, leaving the port inactive.

How it compares

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Price $27.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product colorBlack
Memory
Support - memory stickYes
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB & eSATA
Compatibility
Support - compact flashYes
Support - SDYes
Support - smartmediaNo
Support - xdYes
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
In the box
In the box1 × 5.25 in USB2.0 Card Reader Panel, 4 x Screws,user manual
More details
Installation typeInternal

Questions about this item

Which card formats does the built-in reader actually support?

The slot handles SD, MMC, SDHC, Compact Flash (including CF II and high-speed variants), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, xD, TF/T-Flash and M2 cards.

What does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean for everyday file transfers?

It sets the peak bandwidth for the three front Type-A ports and the Type-C port; real-world speeds depend on the drive and motherboard header but will not exceed that ceiling.

Which motherboard headers are required for the eSATA and USB 3.0 ports to function?

A USB 3.0 20-pin header and a USB 2.0 10-pin header must be connected; the eSATA port relies on the USB 3.0 header for its link.

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