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

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25in Media Dashboard Card Reader USB 3.0 20 pin e-SATA SATA

SKU CH-Q8RJ-V1GZH

A 5.25-inch front-panel dashboard adds an 8-in-1 card reader, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, e-SATA, SATA, audio jacks and a 4-pin power port to a desktop drive bay

  • Product type8-in-1
  • 8-in-1 card reader handles M2, TF, SD, MMC, MS and CF cards up to 64 GB
  • USB 3.0 port delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed for fast file moves
  • Front-panel audio jacks put headphone and microphone connections within easy reach
  • e-SATA port provides high-speed external storage connectivity
  • Fits a standard 5.25-inch drive bay with included 20-pin USB 3.0, 4-pin power, USB 2.0, SATA and audio cables

5.25in Media Dashboard Card Reader

This Hetai Tech front panel fits a standard 5.25in optical drive bay and combines an 8-in-1 card reader with front-facing I/O. It accepts M2, TF, SD, MMC, MS and CF cards up to 64G capacity. Builders adding convenient media access to a desktop chassis will find the integrated USB, e-SATA, audio and power ports in a single brushed ABS fascia.

Upgrade from rear-only connectivity

The dashboard replaces the need to reach rear-panel ports for memory cards, USB peripherals, e-SATA drives and headsets. The jump is worth it when daily workflow involves frequent card swaps or external drive docking and the motherboard has spare internal headers for the supplied cables. Systems already equipped with a front-panel hub or lacking a free 5.25in bay gain no benefit.

Check bay and header availability

Verify the case has an unused 5.25in external bay and that the mainboard exposes a 20-pin USB 3.0 header, a USB 2.0 header, SATA ports, an e-SATA bracket connection, a 4-pin power header and front-panel audio pins. The bundle includes 20-pin 3.0, 4-pin, DuPont USB 2.0, two SATA data and audio cables. Without matching headers the extra ports cannot function.

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Price $36.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Will the 5.25in dashboard fit my standard optical drive bay?

Yes, the unit is built for a 5.25in front panel bay and secures with the same mounting points used for optical drives.

Which cables must I connect to the motherboard for USB 3.0 and the card reader to work?

Plug the 20-pin USB 3.0 cable into the motherboard header, the DuPont USB 2.0 cable into a USB 2.0 header, and the 4-pin power cable into a Molex connector.

How often should I clean the card slots that support up to 64G cards?

Blow compressed air into the M2, TF and SD slots every few months to remove dust that can cause read errors.

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