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Black 3.5 inch internal front panel with SD, Micro SD, USB-C and two USB 3.0 ports

EN-Labs

EN-Labs 3.5" Internal Card Reader USB 3.0 Type-C Hub Black

SKU CH-ZG79-SNHVG

Fits a 3.5 inch bay and adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port, an SD slot and a Micro SD slot

  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Installation typeInternal
  • Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
  • Product typeAll-in-one
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product dimensions3.5 in Floppy Bay
  • Super-speed SD and Micro SD transfers up to 5Gbps via USB 3.0
  • Front Type-C port delivers 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity
  • Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports add high-speed peripherals to the front panel
  • Fits a standard 3.5" floppy bay with plug-and-play, driver-free setup
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome OS

Front-panel upgrade for 3.5" bays

This internal card reader converts a spare 3.5" floppy bay into two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, an SD slot and a Micro SD slot. It is aimed at desktop builders who want fast front-panel access to memory cards and extra USB connections without opening the case each time.

Requires a USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header

The hub connects to a single internal USB 3.0 20-pin header on the motherboard; without that header the unit cannot function. No driver installation is needed for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X, Linux or Chrome OS.

Tool-free mounting with one screw bag supplied

The unit slides into the bay and is secured with the included screws, then plugs into the 20-pin header. The only common issue is discovering the motherboard lacks a spare USB 3.0 header, which makes installation impossible.

How it compares

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Price $20.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameEn-Labs
Product typeAll-in-one
Product colorBlack
Memory
Support - memory stickYes
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Product dimensions3.5 in Floppy Bay
Compatibility
Support - compact flashNo
Support - MMCNo
Support - SDYes
Support - smartmediaNo
Support - xdNo
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
In the box
In the boxUSB 3.0 Card reader, one mounting screw bag,
More details
Installation typeInternal

Questions about this item

What real-world transfer speed does the 5 Gbps rating deliver when I copy photos from an SD card?

The USB 3.0 interface caps at 5 Gbps, so large sequential reads from a fast SD or Micro SD card will approach that ceiling, while random small-file copies run slower.

Does the front-panel USB-C port run at full USB 3.1 Gen 1 speed or fall back to USB 2.0?

The Type-C port is specified as USB 3.1 Gen 1, matching the 5 Gbps lane shared with the two Type-A ports and the card slots.

Will this unit fit my case if the only free bay is a standard 3.5″ floppy opening?

Yes — it is built for a 3.5″ floppy bay and mounts with the included screw kit; a single USB 20-pin motherboard header is required for power and data.

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