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Small rectangular USB-C male to Type-E female adapter with compact black housing

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK PH721CE USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps USB-C Male to Type-E Female Converter

SKU CH-9Y9S-ENB0Y

Converts an internal USB-C header to a Type-E female port for 20Gbps front-panel connectivity

  • Converts motherboard USB-C header to front-panel Type-E for 20 Gbps speed
  • Compact design fits tight chassis space for clean cable routing
  • Driver-free plug-and-play on Windows and Linux desktops
  • Fixes mismatched internal port specs between board and case front panel
  • Supports USB 3.2 Gen2x2 at 20 Gbps with 10/5 Gbps backward compatibility

What it does

The SMUGDESK PH721CE adapter converts an internal motherboard USB-C male header into a Type-E female port for a desktop front panel. It enables full-speed 20Gbps connectivity for cases that require this interface. The compact unit fits tight chassis spaces and keeps cable routing tidy. Driver-free operation works on Windows and Linux systems.

Speed and compatibility

The converter complies with USB 3.2 Gen2x2 and delivers up to 20Gbps transfer rates. It remains downward compatible with 10Gbps and 5Gbps signalling. Plug-and-play design adds no software overhead or latency. No extra power or cooling is required for normal use.

Header requirement

Your motherboard must provide an internal USB-C male pin header for this adapter to connect. Builders whose boards lack that header cannot use the PH721CE. Cases already equipped with a matching Type-E front port do not need this converter. Verify the header type before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I connect the PH721CE adapter to my motherboard's internal USB-C header and the front-panel Type-E cable?

Align the USB-C male header with the motherboard pin header and press straight in; then plug the case front-panel Type-E cable into the adapter's female port, ensuring both connectors seat fully for 20Gbps operation.

Will the adapter need any firmware updates or driver installations after I fit it?

No firmware or driver updates are required; the device is plug-and-play on Windows and Linux desktop platforms and contains no user-serviceable parts.

What is the maximum sustained transfer speed I can expect from the front-panel Type-C port?

The adapter supports up to 20Gbps via USB 3.2 Gen2x2 and is backward compatible with 10Gbps and 5Gbps, so the front port runs at the highest speed the connected device and cable allow.

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