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Rectangular black 3.5 inch bay card reader with multiple slots and LED indicator

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech 8-in-1 Internal Card Reader USB 2.0 3.5" Bay

SKU CH-7K9N-3F7GC

Fits a 3.5" bay and reads CF, SD, MS, MMC, XD and other cards through a USB 2.0 header

  • Product type8-in-1
  • Insert cards at the front panel without cables
  • USB 2.0 interface with USB 1.1 backward compatibility
  • Plug-and-play installation via mainboard 9-pin USB header
  • LED indicator shows card activity
  • Supports CF, SD, Memory Stick, MMC, XD and USB flash memory

Front-panel 8-in-1 card reader

This Hetai Tech unit mounts in a 3.5" bay and connects to a motherboard 9-pin USB header. It accepts a wide range of legacy and current memory cards including CompactFlash I and II, Microdrive, SmartMedia, Memory Stick variants, SD, SDHC, microSD, miniSD, MMC, RS-MMC, TransFlash, xD and USB flash drives. An activity LED indicates read or write operations.

Suited for legacy card formats and older PCs

Builders maintaining systems that still use CompactFlash, SmartMedia, Memory Stick or xD media will find the broad slot coverage convenient. The USB 2.0 interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so the reader works on very old platforms. Users who only need modern SD or microSD cards, or who require faster USB 3.0 speeds, should look at something else.

Fits a 3.5" bay and a spare USB header

Installation requires an available 3.5" front-panel bay and a free 9-pin USB connector on the motherboard. The package supplies the reader, an internal cable and four mounting screws. No external cables are needed once fitted. The device draws power from the USB header and supports Windows 98 through Vista out of the box.

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Product
Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a 9-pin USB header to connect the internal cable?

Yes, the reader plugs into a standard 9-pin USB header on the motherboard using the supplied internal cable.

Will the USB 2.0 interface still function if my board only has USB 1.1 headers?

The device is backward compatible with USB 1.1, so it will work at the lower speed on older headers.

How can I confirm the reader is active after installing it in a 3.5-inch bay?

An LED on the front panel lights up to show card-reading activity once the unit is powered and connected.

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