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Short black cable with USB 2.0 header plug and dual Type-A plus Type-E sockets

Vszerda

Vszerda Dual Port USB 3.1 Type-E to USB 2.0 9Pin 10Pin Header Adapter 15cm

SKU CH-DDCZ-Z9TH3

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9- or 10-pin header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel port, 15 cm long

  • Connection typeType-05
  • Cable length15 cm
  • Connector countType-05
  • Apple compatibilityType-05
  • Product typeType-05
  • Overall length15 cm
  • Converts a USB 2.0 header to a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel port
  • Dual USB 2.0 Type-A and USB 3.1 Type-E sockets on one 15 cm adapter
  • Plugs straight into any 9-pin or 10-pin motherboard header with no extra parts
  • Type-E connector delivers up to 480 Mbps data for SSDs and HDDs
  • Does not carry audio, video, docking, power delivery or DisplayPort alt-mode signals

Dual-Port Front Panel Adapter

This compact adapter converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E front panel header and a USB 2.0 Type-A port. It is intended for PC builders who need modern front-panel connectivity on a board that only provides legacy internal headers. The 15 cm cable reaches nearby front-panel cutouts without excess slack. No extra mounting hardware is required.

Direct Header Installation

The male 9-pin or 10-pin plug inserts straight into any standard USB 2.0 motherboard header. On the opposite end sit a USB 3.1 Type-E key-A socket and a USB 2.0 Type-A socket, giving two front-panel ports from one internal connector. The Type-E port carries USB 2.0 signalling up to 480 Mbps for storage devices. It does not carry audio, video, docking, Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alt Mode signals.

Upgrade Path for Legacy Headers

This adapter replaces the need for a motherboard with native USB 3.1 front-panel headers. It is worthwhile when a case provides a Type-E or Type-A front port but the board only offers USB 2.0 internal connectors. Builders who require full USB 3.1 or 3.2 bandwidth, Power Delivery or video alt modes cannot use this converter for those functions.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Model nameUC-095-TC005-XY
Product typeType-05
Ports & slots
Connection typeType-05
Connector countType-05
Size & build
Cable length15 cm
Overall length15 cm
Compatibility
Apple compatibilityType-05

Questions about this item

What data rate does the USB 3.1 Type-E connector actually deliver when it runs through a USB 2.0 header?

The Type-E port is limited to USB 2.0 speeds of 480 Mbps because it draws its signal from the motherboard's USB 2.0 9-pin or 10-pin header; USB 3.1 or 3.2 bandwidth is not available over this link.

Which motherboard header does the adapter plug into and how many pins does it use?

It plugs directly into any standard USB 2.0 front-panel header that uses either 9 pins or 10 pins; the male housing fits both layouts without an extra bracket.

How is the adapter installed and what common mistake should be avoided?

Align the keyed male connector with the motherboard's USB 2.0 header and press straight in; do not force it onto a USB 3.0 19-pin header, as the pinout and keying are different and will not work.

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