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Black 30 cm cable with one 9-pin motherboard connector splitting to two 9-pin headers

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 9-pin header splitter 1 to 2 30cm

SKU CH-ZQ5H-S9PC8

Splits one motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into two, adding front-panel ports with a 30 cm copper cable

  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product color30 cm 1 to 2
  • Splits one motherboard 9-pin header into two for extra front-panel USB ports
  • 30 cm cable reaches front-panel headers in most standard cases
  • Supports USB 2.0 data rates on Windows, Linux and macOS systems
  • Copper conductors maintain reliable signal integrity across the split
  • Lightweight 25 g design adds minimal load to the motherboard header

What this splitter does

This Vszerda adapter turns one motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into two headers using a 30 cm copper cable. It is intended for PC builders who need extra front-panel USB ports but have no spare internal connectors. The splitter plugs directly into the existing 9-pin socket and adds a second 9-pin connection for another front-panel module.

Who should use it and who should not

Builders adding a second front-panel USB block to a board with only one internal header will find this cable useful. It also suits repair jobs where a damaged header must be bypassed. Users who need powered hubs, USB 3.0 speeds or more than two additional headers should look at other solutions because this device only duplicates a single USB 2.0 channel.

Deciding specification: one-to-two 9-pin split

The cable converts one 9-pin header into two 9-pin headers, so the motherboard still sees a single USB 2.0 channel shared between both front-panel ports. Bandwidth and current remain those of the original header, and the 30 cm length limits placement to nearby drive bays or the front panel. Confirm the board has a standard 9-pin USB 2.0 header before ordering.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product color30 cm 1 to 2
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Does the 30 cm splitter cable add noticeable heat or power draw when the front-panel USB ports run all day?

The adapter is a passive copper cable with no active electronics, so it adds no measurable heat or power consumption beyond the devices you plug into the front-panel ports.

What must my motherboard already provide for this 9-pin to dual 9-pin adapter to work?

A single USB 2.0 9-pin internal header on the motherboard is required; the splitter simply divides that one header into two 9-pin connectors for front-panel use.

Will the splitter work with an older motherboard that only has the classic 10-pin USB header with one pin missing?

Yes — the product notes that USB 2.0 headers are often called 9-pin because one of the 10 pins is omitted, so the splitter fits those legacy headers directly.

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