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Black 1 ft panel-mount USB cable with Type A female connector on one end and 5-pin IDC female header on the other

STARTECH

STARTECH USBPNLAFHD1 Panel Mount USB Cable USB A to Motherboard Header 1 ft

SKU CH-09H6-HAH1B MPN USBPNLAFHD1

Adds a panel-mount USB 2.0 Type-A port to a motherboard header with a one-foot internal cable

  • Connector count2
  • Connector genderFemale to Female
  • Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
  • Product typeUSB
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsConnector A: USB A Female Connector B: 5 pin IDC (USB Mother
  • Add a front-panel USB-A port to any case via motherboard header
  • Connect boot drives or auth fobs directly to internal USB 2.0 header
  • 1 ft PVC cable fits tight chassis routing with 23 g weight
  • Panel-mount female receptacle installs without tools in standard cut-outs
  • RoHS-compliant build backed by lifetime warranty

Panel-Mount USB 2.0 Cable

This 1 ft cable connects a motherboard 5-pin IDC header to a panel-mount USB-A female port. It is built for system integrators and PC builders who need an accessible external USB connection on a chassis or bracket. The female-to-female design allows direct attachment of standard USB-A devices such as bootable thumb drives or authentication fobs. RoHS-compliant PVC jacket and a lifetime warranty back the assembly.

Installation and Access Change

The panel-mount receptacle replaces a rear-slot blank or custom cut-out, giving front or rear access without opening the case. A connected boot drive or security key can be inserted and removed in seconds, speeding up diagnostics, OS installs or two-factor authentication workflows. The 1 ft length keeps internal routing tidy while reaching most motherboard header locations. Green-compliant materials meet environmental procurement requirements.

Header Compatibility Decides Fit

The second-end connector is a 5-pin IDC female parallel header that must match the motherboard's USB 2.0 pin-out exactly. Boards with a different pin count, keying or spacing will not accept this cable. Verify the header layout in the motherboard manual before purchase; no adapter is included.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameUSBPNLAFHD1
Product typeUSB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector genderFemale to Female
Power
Plug typePlug Type “A” (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size180 × 123 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 5-pin IDC header or the USB 2.0 Type A female port need replacement first under normal use?

Both connectors are passive mechanical parts rated for standard mating cycles; the cable itself carries no active components, so neither end has a defined service interval.

What is the first limit reached when the cable runs at full USB 2.0 bandwidth continuously?

The 1 ft PVC-jacketed link stays within USB 2.0 signal-integrity specs, so the practical ceiling is the host controller’s 2.0 bandwidth, not the cable.

Does the cable add noticeable heat or noise when a device draws power all day?

The assembly has no active electronics or moving parts; it simply passes the motherboard’s 5 V supply, adding no audible noise or measurable heat of its own.

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