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Black 5.25 inch front panel with card slots USB ports e-SATA SATA audio jacks

Hetai Tech

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

SKU CH-68JY-P8J3H

A 5.25-inch front-panel hub adding USB 3.0, e-SATA, SATA, audio and an 8-in-1 card reader to a desktop PC

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Transfer files fast with two USB 3.0 ports reaching 5.0 Gbps
  • Connect legacy devices through six USB 2.0 ports at 480 Mbps
  • Add external storage via e-SATA running at 3.0 Gbps
  • Read nine card formats from one all-in-one slot
  • Access front audio jacks for speakers and microphone

5.25" Front Panel Media Dashboard

The Hetai Tech 5.25" media dashboard installs in a standard drive bay to add front-access connectivity. It combines an 8-in-1 card reader with multiple USB ports, e-SATA, SATA and audio jacks for desktop users who want convenient media access.

Check Bay Space and Header Availability

Verify your case has a free 5.25" bay and that the motherboard provides a USB 3.0 20-pin header for the high-speed hub. You also need a spare 4-pin power connector or DC 12V source and an available SATA port if you plan to use the rear SATA pass-through.

Bundled Interfaces Expand Daily Workflow

The built-in card reader supports SD, MMC, CF, MS, XD and TF formats so you can offload photos without an external adapter. Front USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 hubs plus e-SATA at 3.0 Gbps let you connect drives and peripherals directly, while the audio ports move headphone and microphone jacks within easy reach.

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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

What comes with the 5.25" media dashboard and do I need to buy any cables separately?

The panel includes a built-in 8-in-1 card reader, two USB 3.0 ports, six USB 2.0 ports, e-SATA and SATA connectors, front audio jacks for speakers and microphone, and a 4-pin power connector for 12 V and 5 V output.

Which version of the front panel should I choose for my desktop build?

This single model fits a standard 5.25" drive bay and provides USB 3.0 at 5.0 Gbps, USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps, e-SATA at 3.0 Gbps and SATA at 1.5 Gbps, plus the multicard reader and audio ports.

What does the 5.0 Gbps USB 3.0 rating mean once the panel is installed in my PC?

It is the interface ceiling; real-world throughput depends on the connected drive, the motherboard header and the file sizes being transferred.

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