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Short black cable with USB-A plug and USB 3.1 Type-E socket

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.1 Type-E to USB 2.0 Type-A Male Cable 15cm

SKU CH-8C1W-H77J7

Converts a USB 2.0 Type-A port into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header in a 15 cm cable

  • Rated speedType-04
  • Cable length15 cm
  • Connector genderType-04
  • Overall length15 cm
  • Details15, centimeters, UC-095-TC004-XY, xiwai, USB Mainboard HUB/D
  • Key featuresUSB Mainboard HUB/Device USB power bank USB SSD/HDD
  • Converts a USB 2.0 Type-A port into a USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header
  • Compact 15 cm cable plugs directly in with no extra adapters needed
  • Delivers up to 480 Mbps data transfer for SSD or HDD devices
  • Does not carry audio, video, docking, PD power or DP alt mode signals
  • Works with USB 3.2 and 3.1 front-panel headers that differ from USB 3.0

USB 3.1 Type-E adapter for front-panel headers

This 15 cm cable converts a standard USB 2.0 Type-A male port into a USB 3.1 front-panel header. It is designed for builders who need to connect a modern Type-E header on a motherboard or hub to an existing Type-A socket. The compact adapter plugs in directly without extra attachments or drivers. It suits anyone adding front-panel USB 3.1 connectivity to a chassis that only offers legacy Type-A ports.

480 Mbps data limit on a 15 cm link

The Type-E connector carries USB 2.0 signals only, topping out at 480 Mbps when used with SSDs, HDDs or other storage devices. It does not deliver the higher throughput of USB 3.1 or 3.2, nor does it support Power Delivery, DisplayPort alt mode, audio or video output. The short 15 cm length keeps signal loss low, but the USB 2.0 ceiling remains the hard bottleneck for any attached drive or peripheral.

Replaces makeshift header wiring or missing ports

This adapter upgrades a build that has a USB 3.1 Type-E header but no matching front-panel cable or port. It bridges the gap when a case provides only USB 2.0 Type-A connectors and the motherboard expects a Key-A Type-E header. The jump is worthwhile when you need that specific header conversion and can accept USB 2.0 speeds; it is not for users who require full USB 3.1 bandwidth, Power Delivery or video signalling.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameXiwai
Model nameUC-095-TC004-XY
Performance
Rated speedType-04
Ports & slots
Connector genderType-04
Size & build
Cable length15 cm
Overall length15 cm

Questions about this item

Will the 15cm cable reach my motherboard's USB 3.1 Type-E header if I keep my existing USB 2.0 Type-A port?

The 15cm adapter plugs directly into any USB 2.0 Type-A port and provides a USB 3.1 Front Panel Key-A Type-E socket for the motherboard header.

How can I confirm the Type-E header is delivering the stated 480Mbps data rate with my SSD?

Connect an SSD or HDD to the header and verify transfer speeds reach up to 480Mbps; the port does not support PD power, DP alt mode, audio or video output.

Does the package include any mounting bracket or extra header adapters for the USB 3.1 Type-E socket?

Only the 15cm converter cable is supplied; it requires no additional attachments and fits directly into a USB 2.0 Type-A connector.

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