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Black front panel bracket with two USB 3.0 ports, fits 3.5in bay, 50cm cable

PAlight

PAlight 12398 3.5in 20-pin 2-port USB 3.0 front panel bracket cable

SKU CH-1MS4-A46B8

A 3.5in front-panel bracket adds two USB 3.0 ports with 5Gbps speed via a 20-pin internal header and 50cm cable

  • Adds two USB 3.0 ports to the front panel for easy access
  • Up to 5Gbps data transfer speed moves large files quickly
  • Fits a standard 3.5in floppy bay with included screws
  • 50cm internal cable reaches the motherboard 20-pin header cleanly
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices

Front-panel USB 3.0 bracket for 3.5-inch bay

This bracket adds two USB 3.0 type-A ports to the front of a desktop by occupying a single 3.5-inch drive bay. It connects to a 20-pin internal header and is aimed at builders who want convenient front access without using rear I/O. The unit suits upgrades on systems that still have an open floppy-style bay.

Steel bracket with 50 cm internal cable

The black front panel mounts securely with the six included screws and houses a copper-conductor cable approximately 50 cm long. Double shielding rejects EMI and RFI to maintain signal integrity at the rated 5 Gbps maximum. No external power is required and the ports are hot-swappable for plug-and-play operation.

Replaces missing or rear-only USB 3.0 ports

The bracket upgrades cases that lack front USB 3.0 connectivity or rely solely on rear ports. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices, so older peripherals continue to work. Buyers who need more than two front ports or who have no 3.5-inch bay available will not be served by this product.

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Brand namePAlight
Model name12398

Questions about this item

What does the 20-pin USB 3.0 header limit real-world transfer speed to?

The 20-pin header supports USB 3.0 at up to 5Gbps, and the copper conductors with double shielding help maintain that rate in practice.

Will this bracket fit my case's 3.5-inch floppy bay opening?

Yes, it is designed to mount in a standard 3.5-inch open bay and includes six screws for securing the front panel.

How do I connect the 20-pin cable to the motherboard, and what is the common mistake?

Align the keyed 20-pin plug with the motherboard's USB 3.0 header and press straight in; the frequent error is forcing it in upside-down, which bends pins.

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