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Small black adapter with 9-pin header plug and 20-pin Type-E Key-A socket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 2.0 9pin to USB 3.2 20pin Type-E Key-A Female Adapter

SKU CH-FABK-BE5MA

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 20-pin Type-E Key-A female port for a front-panel USB-C connection at up to 480 Mbps

  • Add USB-C front-panel support to older boards
  • Converts USB 2.0 9-pin header to USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A
  • Enables Type-C front panel via USB 2.0 male input
  • Data transfer up to 480Mbps on USB 2.0 link
  • Plug-and-play compact adapter needs no extra cables

USB 2.0 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E adapter

This adapter connects a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A female socket. It enables a USB-C front-panel port on systems that only provide the older internal header. Data transfer operates at up to 480 Mbps. The compact plug-and-play design requires no extra cables or drivers.

Check header availability before ordering

Verify that your motherboard has a free USB 2.0 9-pin internal header. The adapter plugs directly into this header and presents a 20-pin Type-E Key-A socket. Because the link remains a USB 2.0 connection, connected devices will run at 480 Mbps rather than full USB 3.2 speeds. Ensure the front-panel USB-C cable uses a matching Type-E Key-A plug.

Single adapter included in the package

The box contains one USB 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E adapter and nothing else. No mounting hardware, cables or software discs are supplied. Installation is limited to inserting the adapter into the header and attaching the front-panel cable. The minimal bundle keeps the cost low but means you must already own the front-panel USB-C cable.

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes in the package and is anything else needed?

The package contains one USB 2.0 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A adapter. It plugs directly into the motherboard header and requires no extra attachments.

Which version should I choose for a USB-C front panel?

This single model converts a USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A female socket, matching the connector used by USB-C front panels.

What does the 480Mbps rating mean once installed?

The adapter passes USB 2.0 signals through the Type-E connector, so connected devices run at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480Mbps despite the 3.2 header shape.

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