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Silver 5.25-inch front panel with USB 3.0 e-SATA audio and card slots

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 5.25in Media Dashboard Card Reader USB3.0 e-SATA

SKU CH-HYX8-5HFJJ

A 5.25-inch front-panel dashboard adds two USB 3.0 ports, e-SATA, audio jacks, a 4-pin power connector and an 8-in-1 card reader supporting cards up to 64 GB

  • Product type8-in-1
  • 8-in-1 card reader supports M2, TF, SD, XD, MS, CF and SIM/SMART cards up to 64G
  • Two USB 3.0 ports deliver up to 5Gbps transfer speed for fast file access
  • Front-panel audio jacks for speakers and microphone eliminate rear-chassis cable reach
  • Built-in e-SATA port provides high-speed external storage connectivity
  • 25-inch ABS front panel fits standard drive bay with etched finish

5.25in Media Dashboard Card Reader

The Hetai Tech 5.25in Media Dashboard fits a standard drive bay and adds front-panel connectivity for desktop PCs. It combines an 8-in-1 card reader with USB 3.0, e-SATA, audio and a 4-pin power port in a single unit. The panel is made of ABS material with an etched surface finish. Cables for the motherboard include a 20-pin USB 3.0 cable, a 4-pin cable, a DuPont 2.0 cable, a SATA data cable and an audio cable.

Desktop builders needing front I/O and card access

This dashboard suits builders who want front-panel USB 3.0, e-SATA, headphone and microphone jacks plus multi-format card reading in one 5.25in slot. It supports M2, TF, SD, XD, MS and CF cards up to 64G capacity and includes SIM/SMART card support. Systems without a free 5.25in bay or those requiring only internal card readers should consider other solutions.

8-in-1 card reader with 64G limit

The integrated card reader handles eight formats including SD, microSD (TF), Memory Stick, xD and CompactFlash. Maximum supported memory card capacity is 64G. USB 3.0 ports deliver up to 5Gbps transfer speed while USB 2.0 connectivity runs at 480Mbps. Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 9, 10, Linux and Mac OS.

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Price $35.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

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Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the 5.25in dashboard add when running all day?

The unit is a passive front-panel hub with no fan or moving parts, so it produces no audible noise and negligible heat during continuous use.

Which motherboard headers and cables must I already have to install the USB 3.0, e-SATA and audio ports?

You need a spare 20-pin USB 3.0 header, a 4-pin power header, a standard SATA data port, an HD-audio front-panel header and one USB 2.0 header; all matching cables are included.

Will the built-in card reader still recognise older CF, XD or Memory Stick cards I keep from earlier cameras?

Yes — the 8-in-1 slot supports CF, XD, MS, SD, TF, M2, SIM and SMART media up to 64 GB capacity.

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