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Blue panel-mount bracket with two USB 3.0 ports and a 20-pin IDC header cable

STARTECH

STARTECH USB3SPNLAFHD 2-port panel-mount USB 3.0 cable

SKU CH-HP5M-ZRTD5 MPN USB3SPNLAFHD

Adds two panel-mount USB 3.0-A ports via a 20-pin motherboard header with screw-secured connectors and 28 AWG PVC-jacketed cable

  • Connector count3
  • Connector detailsConnector A: 2 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female Connec
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Product typeUSB 3.0
  • Product colorBlue
  • DetailsCable Jacket Type: PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride Wire Gauge: 28 A
  • Two panel-mount USB 3.0 ports with screw slots for secure installation
  • 20-pin motherboard header connector enables quick internal connection
  • PVC-jacketed 28 AWG cable reduces electrical resistance in the wire
  • Direct motherboard link gives ports full computer functionality
  • Female-to-female terminal gender connects panel ports to internal header

Panel-mount USB 3.0 cable

This cable adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports to a front panel or chassis through a single 20-pin motherboard header. It is aimed at system builders and integrators who need external SuperSpeed ports without occupying rear I/O slots.

Bandwidth and header limits

The 20-pin header carries one USB 3.0 channel, so both ports share the same 5 Gbit/s upstream link. Simultaneous high-throughput transfers on the two ports will contend for that single bandwidth pool. Cable length and the 28 AWG conductors also introduce attenuation that can reduce reliable signalling distance compared with shorter internal traces.

Screw-mount ports and PVC jacket

Each Type-A port includes screw slots for a secure panel mount that resists vibration and accidental unplugging. The female-to-female gender arrangement means the cable plugs directly into the motherboard header and accepts standard USB 3.0 plugs at the panel. A PVC jacket protects the internal wiring during routing and installation.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSB3SPNLAFHD
Product typeUSB 3.0
Product colorBlue
Ports & slots
Connector count3
Connector detailsConnector A: 2 - USB 3.0 A (9 pin; SuperSpeed) Female
Connector B: 1 - IDC (20 pin; USB 3.0; Motherboard Header) Female
Connector genderFemale to Female
Size & build
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size116 × 114 × 23 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the single 20-pin header version or a dual-header alternative?

This cable uses one 20-pin motherboard header to drive both panel-mount ports, so no dual-header option exists for this model.

What does the USB 3.0 rating deliver once the panel is installed in my case?

Each port provides a full USB 3.0 connection with 9-pin SuperSpeed contacts, giving standard USB 3.0 data rates and power directly from the motherboard.

How does the 20-pin IDC header limit installation options?

The 20-pin female IDC connector plugs straight onto a compatible motherboard USB 3.0 header; it cannot be adapted to other header types without a separate converter.

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