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Small green circuit board with a 20-pin header and VL805 chip

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 20-pin front panel adapter with NVME converter

SKU CH-2J6X-ZE38B

Converts an NVME slot into a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header for up to 5 Gbit/s Type-C or Type-A ports

  • Converts NVME slot to USB 3.1 front-panel header for case ports
  • Delivers up to 5 Gbit/s throughput via VL805 controller
  • Plugs directly into any USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header
  • Compact design needs no extra cables or brackets
  • Supports both Type-C and Type-A front-panel connectors

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter for NVMe-equipped boards

This Fervit adapter converts an available NVMe slot on a motherboard into a USB 3.1 20-pin front-panel header. It lets a chassis with a USB Type-C or Type-A port run at full USB 3.1 speed even when the board lacks a native header. The compact unit plugs directly into the M.2 slot and requires no extra cables or brackets. Builders adding front-panel USB to older or budget platforms will find it a direct fit.

Converts an NVMe slot to a USB 3.1 20-pin header

The decisive specification is the conversion of a motherboard NVMe interface into a USB 3.1 front-panel header using a VL805 controller. It accepts a USB 3.0 20-pin socket on one side and presents a USB 3.1 20-pin header on the other, delivering up to 5 Gbit/s bandwidth. If your board has no spare NVMe slot, this adapter cannot be used.

Passive operation with no added cooling

The adapter draws power from the NVMe slot and the front-panel header, adding negligible load to the system. With no active components beyond the controller, it produces no audible noise and requires no airflow consideration. Normal case ventilation is sufficient for stable operation.

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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

What does the 5 Gbit/s rate mean for real-world file transfers?

The 5 Gbit/s figure is the USB 3.1 signalling limit; actual throughput depends on the NVME drive, motherboard lane allocation and cable quality, so sustained copies will usually be lower.

Which header standard does the adapter plug into and what speed does that header cap at?

It plugs into a USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header, which is electrically limited to 5 Gbit/s, matching the USB 3.1 Gen 1 front-panel port.

What physical slot and keying does the NVME converter require on the motherboard?

The converter uses an M-key NVME slot on the motherboard and occupies a single USB 3.0 20-pin header for the front-panel connection.

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