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Black ABS front-panel card reader with eSATA and USB-C ports, 14.7 x 7.7 x 4 cm

Officemate

Officemate 3.0 Front Panel Multi-Port Card Reader eSATA Type-C

SKU CH-8KDT-187X7

An internal front-panel card reader supporting SD, CF, TF, SDHC, MMC, SDXC and MD media with USB 3.0, 3.1 and eSATA connectivity

  • Product type1 card
  • Read SD, CF, TF, SDHC, MMC, SDXC, MD cards in one bay
  • Connect via USB 3.0, USB 3.1 or eSATA interfaces
  • Mounts in a standard 5.25-inch front-panel slot
  • Compact ABS housing measures 14.7 cm x 7.7 cm x 4 cm
  • Supplied as a single internal card reader unit

Internal card reader with eSATA and Type-C

This Officemate front-panel unit fits a 3.5-inch drive bay and reads SD, CF, TF, SDHC, MMC, SDXC and MD cards. It connects through USB 3.0, USB 3.1 and eSATA interfaces. The ABS housing measures 14.7 cm by 7.7 cm by 4 cm.

Suits builders adding legacy card slots.

Desktop owners who need quick access to older media formats will find the multi-format support useful. The panel requires an internal USB header and an eSATA connection on the motherboard. Builders whose boards lack those headers cannot use the reader.

Front-panel dimensions 14.7 cm by 7.7 cm by 4 cm

The cut-out size determines whether the reader fits your chassis. Verify the bay opening against the stated measurements before purchase. No other specifications govern physical compatibility.

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

Specifications

Product
Product type1 card

Questions about this item

What comes in the package and do I need extra cables or brackets?

The box contains the internal card reader only; mounting hardware and any required data or power cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I pick the 3.0 or 3.1 transmission port version for fastest SDXC transfers?

Both 3.0 and 3.1 ports are present on the same unit, so no separate version choice is needed — the reader uses whichever port your motherboard header supports.

How does the 14.7 cm width affect fit in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay?

At 14.7 cm wide the reader matches a typical 5.25-inch bay opening, allowing direct front-panel installation without adapters.

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