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Small rectangular adapter with a 9-pin header plug and two Type E sockets, black finish

Vszerda

Vszerda UC-022 USB 2.0 9Pin/10Pin to 2 Type E Header Adapter

SKU CH-H71M-Q0NGK

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into two USB 3.1 Type E ports for front-panel use

  • Connection typeUSB Type A
  • Connector detailsUSB Type A
  • Build detailsCopper
  • Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 header into two USB 3.1 Type E ports
  • Compact plug-in design fits any USB 2.0 header without extra parts
  • Supports USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 MBit/s for connected devices
  • Ideal for cases with front-panel USB 3.1 connectors needing internal adapter
  • Single adapter adds two Type E headers from one 9-pin or 10-pin header

Vszerda UC-022 USB 2.0 Header Adapter

This Vszerda UC-022 adapter converts a single motherboard USB 2.0 header into two USB 3.1 Type E female sockets. It targets builders whose chassis front-panel connectors require a newer header style that their board lacks. The compact plug-in design inserts directly without extra cables or brackets. One unit ships in the package.

Fits standard 9-pin or 10-pin USB 2.0 headers

The adapter plugs into any existing USB 2.0 header on the mainboard, freeing the builder from hunting for a native USB 3.1 header. It enables front-panel USB 3.1 Type E ports on cases that provide them. No external power or additional mounting hardware is required for installation. The copper construction maintains signal continuity through the conversion.

Operates at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 Mbit/s

Under sustained transfer the link remains limited to the USB 2.0 bus bandwidth of 480 Mbit/s despite the Type E physical interface. The adapter does not upgrade the electrical signalling to USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Gen 2 rates. Thermal load is negligible because the device draws only header power and contains no active components. Performance stays consistent during long copy operations.

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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

Will the 480 MBit/s USB 2.0 bandwidth limit file-transfer speed on a USB 3.1 Type E device plugged into this adapter?

Yes, the adapter bridges a USB 2.0 header so the link tops out at 480 MBit/s even though the front-panel socket is Type E.

Does the adapter draw extra power or generate noticeable heat when the two Type E ports are used continuously?

It is a passive copper construction with no active circuitry, so it adds no measurable heat or power draw beyond the devices themselves.

My case has a USB 3.1 Type E front-panel connector — what must the motherboard provide for this adapter to work?

The motherboard needs a standard 9-pin or 10-pin USB 2.0 header; the adapter plugs directly into that header.

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