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Blue USB 3.0 front-panel header cable with dual male and female connectors and panel-mount screw

Vszerda

Vszerda U3-104-0.5M USB 3.0 Front Panel Header 2 Male to 2 Female Extension Cable 0.5M

SKU CH-H24N-EAFVZ

Extends a motherboard USB 3.0 header to two front-panel Type-A ports with a 0.5 m cable

  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Adds dual front-panel USB 3.0 ports from an internal motherboard header
  • Supports 5 Gbps SuperSpeed plus 480 Mbps and 1.5 Mbps fallback
  • Half-metre cable reaches most chassis layouts without strain
  • Single-piece moulded copper construction resists wear from repeated insertions
  • Works with keyboards, mice, flash drives, external drives and printers

Front-panel USB 3.0 extension

This 0.5 m cable connects an internal motherboard USB 3.0 header to two front-panel Type-A ports. It suits PC builders adding or relocating front USB sockets on a desktop chassis. The assembly is moulded as a single piece with copper conductors and a metallic finish.

Thermals noise and power

The passive cable draws no power and produces no noise or heat during normal operation. Copper construction maintains signal integrity across the supported speed grades without active cooling. No fan or external supply is required.

USB 3.0 5 Gbps throughput

The link is compliant with USB 3.0 Super-Speed at 5 Gbps and backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps and USB 1.1 at 1.5 Mbps. This bandwidth decides whether the cable meets the speed needs of attached storage or peripherals. Buyers who need longer reach than 0.5 m or a different header pin-out should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameChenyang
Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB Type A
Connector detailsUSB Type A
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

How do I install the 0.5 m extension cable to add front-panel USB 3.0 ports?

Plug the two male connectors into the motherboard's internal USB 3.0 header, then secure the female bracket to the chassis using the included panel-mount screw.

What maintenance or replacement will the copper-construction cable need over time?

The single-piece moulded design has no serviceable parts; inspect the connectors for dust or bent pins and replace the entire cable if the jacket is damaged.

What speed limit appears first during sustained transfers on the 5 Gbps link?

Real-world throughput is capped by the connected device and motherboard controller, so the 5 Gbps Super-Speed rating is the first ceiling you will reach.

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