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Black metal 3.5 inch front panel hub with four USB 2.0 ports

EN-Labs

EN-Labs FP35U24M 3.5" 4-Port USB 2.0 Front Panel Hub

SKU CH-H95F-MM8XH

Adds four USB 2.0 ports to a 3.5" front bay with a single motherboard header and Molex power, delivering up to 480 Mbps transfer speeds

  • Port count4 x USB 2.0
  • Supported standardsUSB 2.0
  • Transfer speed400/480 Mbit/s
  • Power requirementsMolex 4pin
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeUSB
  • Adds four front USB ports using one 3.5" bay
  • Up to 480 Mbps transfer rate per port
  • Molex 4-pin power for high-draw devices
  • 50 cm header cable with 9/10-pin adapter
  • Plug-and-play with Windows XP through 8.1

Front-Panel USB 2.0 Hub

This EN-Labs FP35U24M adds four USB 2.0 ports to a PC through a standard 3.5-inch drive bay. It connects to a single USB 2.0 9/10-pin motherboard header and draws supplemental power from a Molex 4-pin connector. A 2ft adapter cable is included for the internal header connection. The unit fits any available 3.5-inch front bay using the supplied screws.

Builders adding front USB ports

It suits anyone with a free 3.5-inch bay and a spare USB 2.0 header who wants convenient front access for peripherals. The Molex power input helps support higher-draw devices on all four ports. Builders whose cases lack a 3.5-inch opening or whose motherboards have no free USB 2.0 header cannot install this hub. Users needing USB 3.0 or 3.1 speeds should look at a different interface standard.

Single USB 2.0 header required

The decisive specification is the need for one USB 2.0 9/10-pin motherboard header to run all four ports. Data throughput reaches 480 Mbps per port, shared across the hub. Each port can deliver up to 500 mA of power when the Molex connector is attached. Without a compatible header and a Molex power lead from the PSU, the device will not function.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEN-Labs
Product lineUSB 2.0 Hub
Model nameFP35U24M
Product colorBlack
Product typeUSB
Performance
Transfer speed400/480 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 2.0
Ports & slots
Port count4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power requirementsMolex 4pin
In the box
In the box1x 4 Ports USB 2.0 Front Panel Bay, 1x Pack of Screws

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what must I buy separately?

The package includes the 4-port USB 2.0 front panel bay and a pack of mounting screws. A USB 2.0 9/10-pin motherboard header and a Molex 4-pin power connector from your PSU are required but not included.

Which version should I choose for my case bay size?

The hub is built for a 3.5-inch front bay. If your case only has a 5.25-inch bay, you will need the optional Front Bay Bracket Adapter accessory, which is sold separately.

What does the 480 Mbps transfer rate mean in practice?

Each of the four ports complies with the USB 2.0 standard and can deliver up to 480 Mbps of bandwidth and 500 mA of power, so high-speed peripherals such as external drives will operate at their rated USB 2.0 speeds.

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