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Two small black adapters, one USB-C female, one USB-A female, each with a Type-E male header

Fervit

Fervit USB 3.1 Front Panel Header Type-E to Type-A & Type-C Adapter Set 10Gbps

SKU CH-7MFF-A7TTM

Two adapters convert a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E header to front-panel Type-C and Type-A ports at 10 Gbps

  • Add USB 3.1 Type-C front port with 10 Gbps adapter
  • Add USB 3.1 Type-A front port with 10 Gbps adapter
  • Connect modern cases to USB 3.1 header via Type-E male plug
  • Backwards compatible with USB 3.0 pin layout for wider motherboard support
  • Two adapters included for Type-C and Type-A device flexibility

Front-panel USB 3.1 Type-E adapter set

This set provides two adapters that convert a motherboard USB 3.1 front-panel Type-E header into a usable Type-C port and a Type-A port. Each adapter is rated for 10Gbps data transfer. The parts are intended for PC builders adding modern front-panel connectivity to a case that only offers legacy headers. They suit enthusiasts upgrading older chassis without replacing the motherboard.

What the two adapters add

One adapter ends in a Type-C female socket and the other in a Type-A female socket, giving simultaneous access to both connector styles from a single Type-E header. The Type-C adapter enables reversible plug orientation and support for newer peripherals. The Type-A adapter retains compatibility with existing flash drives, keyboards and mice. Both maintain the 10Gbps signalling rate specified for USB 3.1.

Limits of the USB 3.1 front-panel interface

USB 3.1 front-panel headers require a different pin arrangement than USB 3.0 headers, so these adapters will not function on a USB 3.0 header. The interface uses the USB 3.0 pin set plus additional pins and is designed to be backwards compatible with USB 3.0 devices, but the header itself must be a Type-E connector. Builders whose motherboards lack a Type-E header cannot use this set.

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Questions about this item

Will the Type-E male header pins need replacement after repeated front-panel insertions?

The adapters use a Type-E male header that plugs directly into the motherboard; no internal moving contacts are described, so pin wear is not a maintenance item.

What limits sustained 10 Gbps throughput on these adapters?

Each adapter is rated for 10 Gbps USB 3.1 signalling; the practical ceiling will be the motherboard's Type-E header implementation and cable quality.

Do the adapters add noticeable heat or power draw when the front ports run all day?

They are passive header-to-port converters with no active circuitry, so they contribute negligible heat and draw no separate power.

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