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Hetai Tech STW-3061 5.25 inch front panel card reader with USB 3.0 port and six card slots

Hetai Tech

Hetai Tech STW-3061 5.25" 8-in-1 Card Reader USB 3.0

SKU CH-9ZRX-QSGMR MPN STW-3061

An internal 5.25" drive-bay reader adds six card slots and a USB 3.0 port for CF, XD, MS, M2, TF and other formats

  • Product type8-in-1
  • USB 3.0 port delivers up to 5Gb/s transfer speed
  • Six card slots support CF, XD, MS, M2, TF and SD formats
  • Fits a standard 5.25" drive bay for tidy front-panel access
  • Copper-plated slots maintain stable contact during transfers
  • Mesh front panel matches chassis aesthetics for a clean look

8-in-1 Card Reader for 5.25" Bays

The Hetai Tech STW-3061 installs into a standard 5.25" drive bay to provide front-panel access to six card slots. It supports CF, XD, MS, M2, TF and SD formats alongside a single USB 3.0 port. This suits desktop builders who want quick media transfers without reaching rear ports.

USB 3.0 Interface Limits

The front USB 3.0 connection operates at up to 5Gb/s, roughly ten times the throughput of USB 2.0. Actual transfer rates depend on the card media used and the host controller. The reader does not add internal bandwidth beyond what the motherboard header provides.

Check Bay and Header Availability

Verify your chassis has a free 5.25" bay and that your motherboard offers an internal USB 3.0 header for the front port. The unit occupies one full bay and requires that header for the high-speed link. Systems lacking either cannot use this reader.

How it compares

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 511 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

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Product type8-in-1

Questions about this item

Which card formats does the 8-in-1 reader actually cover?

The unit provides six slots that accept CF, XD, MS, M2 and TF cards plus additional common formats, giving broad coverage for most legacy and current media.

What does the USB 3.0 interface mean for real-world transfer speed?

USB 3.0 supports up to 5 Gb/s, so large photo or video batches move roughly ten times faster than they would over USB 2.0.

How does the 5.25-inch bay mount affect connectivity?

The reader installs in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay and adds one front-panel USB 3.0 port alongside the six card slots for convenient access.

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