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Black 5.25 inch front panel with card slots USB audio eSATA ports

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25 inch Media Dashboard Card Reader USB 2.0/3.0 20 pin e-SATA SATA Front Panel

SKU CH-K6QX-XSFPZ

A 5.25-inch front-panel media dashboard adds USB 3.0, USB 2.0, e-SATA, SATA, audio and an 8-in-1 card reader supporting cards up to 64 GB

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Read multiple card formats with the 8-in-1 reader supporting up to 64G cards
  • Transfer files at up to 5Gbps using the built-in USB 3.0 port
  • Connect external drives quickly via the front e-SATA port
  • Access audio and microphone jacks conveniently on the front panel
  • Fits a standard 5.25 inch drive bay with included cables for installation

5.25-inch Front Panel Card Reader

The Hetai Tech 5.25-inch Media Dashboard mounts in a standard optical drive bay and adds an 8-in-1 card reader plus front-facing I/O. It connects to the motherboard using a 20-pin USB 3.0 header, a USB 2.0 header, two SATA data cables, a 4-pin power connector and an audio cable. The panel is built from ABS with an etched surface finish.

Suits desktops needing front card access

Builders who want front-panel SD, TF, M2, MMC, MS or CF card slots up to 64 GB capacity will find the reader useful. The kit also provides a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, an e-SATA port, a SATA port, a 4-pin power port and headphone/microphone jacks. Systems without a 5.25-inch bay, a spare 20-pin USB 3.0 header or the listed cable connections cannot use this dashboard.

8-in-1 reader supports cards up to 64 GB

The integrated reader handles M2, TF, SD, MMC, MS and CF formats with a maximum stated capacity of 64 GB. USB 3.0 runs at up to 5 Gbps, USB 2.0 at up to 480 Mbps, and e-SATA provides high-speed transfer for external SATA drives. LED indicators show power and disk activity, while Windows 2000 through Windows 8, Linux and Mac OS are supported.

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Price $33.99
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Specifications

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Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

How do I install the 5.25 inch media dashboard into a front drive bay and connect the 20 pin USB 3.0 cable?

Slide the unit into a free 5.25 inch bay, secure it with screws, then plug the 20 pin USB 3.0 cable into the matching motherboard header, attach the 4 pin power cable, connect the two SATA data cables, the USB 2.0 DuPont cable and the audio cable to their respective headers.

Which memory cards does the built-in 8-in-1 reader support and what is the maximum capacity?

The reader handles M2, TF, SD, MMC, MS and CF cards up to 64 GB capacity; no other card types or larger sizes are supported by this dashboard.

What transfer speed limit will I hit first when moving large files through the USB 3.0 port under sustained use?

The USB 3.0 interface caps at 5 Gbps, so sustained throughput will be limited by that ceiling before the SATA or eSATA links become the bottleneck.

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