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Black 5.25 inch front panel card reader with USB 3.0, eSATA, audio and multiple card slots

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25" 8-in-1 Card Reader USB 3.0 ESATA

SKU CH-5RNP-N24DV

A 5.25-inch front-panel dashboard adds USB 3.0, eSATA, audio jacks and an 8-in-1 card reader for CF, TF, M2, MS and MMC media

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Front-panel USB 3.0 port delivers 5.0 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Built-in eSATA interface supports 3.0 Gbps external storage access
  • 8-in-1 card reader handles CF, TF, M2, MS, MMC and more
  • HD audio and microphone jacks keep headsets within easy reach
  • Fits a standard 5.25″ bay measuring 14.7 × 9 × 4 cm

5.25" 8-in-1 Front-Panel Card Reader

This 5.25 inch drive-bay unit combines an 8-in-1 card reader with USB 3.0, USB 2.0, ESATA, audio and microphone ports. It targets desktop builders who want front-access media slots and peripheral connections without reaching the rear I/O panel.

USB 3.0 and ESATA throughput limits

The USB 3.0 port reaches 5.0 Gbps while USB 2.0 tops out at 480 Mbps; the ESATA interface delivers up to 3.0 Gbps. Actual transfer rates depend on the card media used and the host controller, so sustained speeds will often fall below these theoretical peaks.

Tool-less bay install with 4-pin power

The reader slides into a standard 5.25 inch bay and draws 12 V and 5 V from a 4-pin power connector. Common issues include forgetting the power lead, loose front-panel audio headers, or a motherboard lacking a spare internal USB 3.0 header for the high-speed port.

How it compares

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Price $30.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

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Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Which card formats does the 8-in-1 reader support?

The reader accepts CF, TF, M2, MS, MMC and similar popular flash media formats.

What does the 5.0 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean for actual file transfers?

It sets the peak interface bandwidth; real-world speeds depend on the card used and system overhead.

How fast can the eSATA port move data in practice?

The eSATA interface is rated at 3.0 Gbps, so throughput is capped at that link speed.

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