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Low-profile metal bracket with two USB-A ports and a ribbon cable attached

STARTECH

STARTECH USBPLATELP USB 2.0 Header Adapter 2 Port Low Profile

SKU CH-S9HK-D5DWF

Adds two external USB 2.0 ports to a small-form-factor PC via a low-profile bracket with 11.25 inch cables supporting 4- or 5-pin motherboard headers

  • External USB ports2x USB Ports
  • Supported standardsUSB 2.0
  • Transfer speed480/12/1.5 Mbit/s
  • Product typeUSB Header Adapter
  • Key featuresSeparate cables support a single row of 8/10 pins or 2 rows
  • Product weight0.1
  • Adds two USB 2.0 ports to small-form-factor PCs
  • Low-profile bracket fits slim chassis slots
  • 75 mm cable reaches motherboard headers easily
  • Supports both 4-pin and 5-pin header layouts
  • 480 Mbps peak transfer rate for USB 2.0 devices

Low-Profile USB 2.0 Bracket

The StarTech USBPLATELP is a low-profile bracket that adds two external USB 2.0 Type-A ports to a small-form-factor PC. It connects to an internal motherboard header and is built for systems where full-height brackets will not fit.

Internal Header and Cable

A single 11.25 inch (285.75 mm) cable links the bracket to a 4-pin or 5-pin motherboard header, supporting both single-row and dual-row pin layouts. The bracket occupies one rear expansion slot, leaving internal drive bays and other headers free for additional components.

Replaces Missing Front Ports

This adapter suits builds where the chassis lacks accessible front-panel USB ports or where the existing header is already occupied. It is not for systems requiring the higher throughput of newer USB standards or more than two additional connections.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSBPLATELP
Product typeUSB Header Adapter
Performance
Transfer speed480/12/1.5 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsUSB 2.0
Ports & slots
External USB ports2x USB Ports
Size & build
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size218 × 123 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 480 Mbps USB 2.0 bandwidth limit throughput during long file transfers?

Yes, the adapter is capped at 480 Mbps, so sustained transfers will not exceed that rate.

Does the bracket generate noticeable heat or fan noise when left running all day?

The passive bracket has no active components, so it produces no fan noise and negligible heat during continuous use.

What motherboard header layout is required for the two cables to connect?

Your board must provide either a single row of 8 or 10 pins or two rows of 4 or 5 pins for the supplied cables.

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