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Silver front-panel hub with four USB ports and a 20-pin cable for a 5.25-inch bay

Fervit

Fervit USB-C & USB 3.0 Hub 4 Ports Front Panel 20Pin 5.25" Bay Cable

SKU CH-5RCM-AN7EN

Adds four USB 3.0 ports to a 5.25-inch bay via a 20-pin motherboard header, supporting 5 Gbps SuperSpeed and 900 mA per port

  • Adds four USB ports to a 5.25" bay for easy front access
  • USB 3.0 Super-Speed at 5Gbps for fast file transfers
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed at 480Mbps and USB 1.1 Low-Speed at 1.5Mbps
  • Each port delivers up to 900mA for power-hungry devices
  • Connects to motherboard via 20-pin header for simple installation

Front-panel USB 3.0 and USB-C hub

This Fervit front-panel hub adds four USB ports to a 5.25-inch drive bay. It connects to the motherboard through a 20-pin header and provides both USB-C and USB 3.0 Type-A sockets for peripherals, flash drives or charging devices. The unit is designed for desktop builders who want convenient front access without opening the case.

Steel bay bracket with 20-pin motherboard link

The hub mounts in a standard 5.25-inch optical-drive bay using the included bracket. A single 20-pin cable carries the USB 3.0 signal from the motherboard header to the front panel, keeping internal routing tidy. Each port delivers up to 900mA, so phones, tablets and bus-powered drives can charge or operate without an external power adapter.

Replaces empty bay covers or legacy USB 2.0 panels

This kit upgrades a vacant 5.25-inch bay or an older front panel that only offers USB 2.0 speeds. The jump is worthwhile when you regularly plug in USB 3.0 flash drives, external SSDs or modern phones that benefit from 5Gbps transfer rates. Builders whose motherboards lack a 20-pin USB 3.0 header cannot use this hub.

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Price $46.99
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Brand nameFervit

Questions about this item

What speed does the USB 3.0 interface cap at in practice?

The hub runs at USB 3.0 Super-Speed 5Gbps and falls back to USB 2.0 Hi-Speed 480Mbps or USB 1.1 Low-Speed 1.5Mbps depending on the device connected.

What bay size and motherboard header does the front panel need?

It fits a standard 5.25 inch CD-ROM bay and connects to a 20-pin internal USB 3.0 header on the motherboard.

How is the hub installed and which step is often missed?

Mount the panel in the 5.25 inch bay, secure it with screws, then plug the 20-pin connector into the motherboard USB 3.0 header; the step often missed is fully seating the 20-pin connector so all four ports receive the 900mA power budget.

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