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Black 5.25 inch front panel with card slots and USB ports

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25" Front Panel Card Reader USB 2.0 3.0 SATA e-SATA

SKU CH-D8WJ-HA2VF

A 5.25" front-panel media dashboard adds USB 3.0, USB 2.0, e-SATA, SATA and an 8-in-1 card reader to a desktop

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Read multiple card formats with the 8-in-1 slot
  • Add front USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports for fast peripherals
  • Connect internal drives via SATA and e-SATA interfaces
  • Mounts in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay
  • Includes 48 cm cables and 4-pin power connector

5.25" Front Panel Card Reader

The Hetai Tech front panel fits a standard 5.25 inch drive bay and adds an 8-in-1 card reader alongside external connectivity. It targets desktop builders who want quick access to memory cards and extra ports without opening the case.

USB 2.0 and 3.0 limits

The panel provides USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports that operate at the speeds defined by those standards. Actual throughput depends on the host controller and the connected device, so peak rates are not guaranteed for every transfer.

Replaces front USB and card slots

This unit consolidates separate front-panel USB headers and standalone card readers into a single bay device. The upgrade is worthwhile when the motherboard lacks enough front USB headers or when the case has no dedicated card-reader slot.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 5.25" front-panel version or a smaller drive-bay model?

This unit is built for a single 5.25" bay; no other form factor is offered for this model.

What does the 20-pin internal header actually deliver to my motherboard?

The 20-pin connector carries USB 3.0 signals so the two front ports run at up to 5 Gbit/s when the board has a matching header.

How does the e-SATA port limit the speed of an external drive?

The e-SATA connection uses the SATA interface, so an attached drive is capped at the SATA link rate of the motherboard port it plugs into.

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