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Black USB 2.0 9-pin header splitter cable with two female connectors, 60 cm long

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 2.0 9-pin header splitter 1-to-2 60 cm

SKU CH-1A8Z-MRDQA

Splits one motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into two 9-pin connectors with a 60 cm copper cable for front-panel ports

  • Build detailsCopper
  • Product color60 cm 1 to 2
  • Adds two front-panel USB 2.0 headers from one 9-pin motherboard socket
  • 60 cm cable length gives flexible routing inside the case
  • Copper construction ensures reliable data and power delivery
  • Compatible with Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems
  • Lightweight 25 g design adds minimal load to the motherboard header

USB 2.0 9-pin header splitter for front-panel

This Vszerda adapter converts a single motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header into two 9-pin connectors using a 60 cm copper cable. It is designed for builders who need additional front-panel USB ports on a chassis with limited internal headers. The 1-to-2 layout supports standard 10-pin arrangements where one pin is omitted, matching the common 9-pin form factor. Compatible with Windows 2000 through Windows 8 and Linux or Mac OS.

Practical limits of the USB 2.0 header interface

The splitter shares the bandwidth and power budget of one USB 2.0 header across two front-panel ports, so simultaneous high-draw devices may exceed the header’s current limit. Cable length is fixed at 60 cm, restricting routing options in larger cases. The 9-pin connector omits one pin from the 10-pin standard, so keying must align with the motherboard header. No active circuitry is present; the device is a passive wiring harness.

Replaces a single-header constraint when front

This cable upgrades a build that has only one internal USB 2.0 header but requires two front-panel port clusters. The jump is worth it when the case provides more front USB sockets than the motherboard headers can natively support. It does not add extra headers beyond the 1-to-2 split, so builds needing three or more front-panel USB 2.0 connections will require a different solution. Weighs 25 g.

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Price $10.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVszerda
Product color60 cm 1 to 2
Size & build
Build detailsCopper

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 30 cm or 60 cm cable for my case?

The 60 cm length reaches most mid-tower front-panel headers; choose 30 cm only if the motherboard connector sits very close to the front I/O cutout.

What does the USB 2.0 label mean for front-panel speed?

Both 9-pin headers share one USB 2.0 channel, so total bandwidth is limited to the USB 2.0 specification maximum.

Will the 9-pin connector fit my motherboard USB header?

Yes — the plug matches the standard 10-pin layout with one pin removed, the common 9-pin key used on desktop boards.

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