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Black 3.5 inch floppy bay panel with two USB 3.0 ports and audio jacks

Zell Electronics

Zell Electronics 3.5" Floppy Bay USB 3.0 Hub 20Pin 2 Port HD Audio Jacks

SKU CH-W8X2-ECQGG

A 3.5" front-panel hub adds two USB 3.0 ports and 3.5 mm audio jacks via a 20-pin header

  • Connection typeUSB C to Mini USB
  • Fits a 3.5" floppy bay for front-panel access
  • Two USB 3.0 ports deliver up to 5 Gbps data transfer
  • 20-pin internal connector simplifies motherboard installation
  • 5 mm headphone and microphone jacks bring audio to the front

Front-panel USB 3.0 hub and audio jacks

This Zell Electronics adapter fits a standard 3.5" floppy bay and adds two USB 3.0 ports plus 3.5 mm headphone and microphone sockets to the front of a desktop PC. It connects internally via a 20-pin header and is aimed at builders who want convenient peripheral access without reaching the rear I/O panel. The hub supports data rates up to 5 Gbps for external drives and accessories.

Sustained transfer behaviour

Under continuous use the hub maintains the USB 3.0 signalling rate so large file copies proceed at the interface limit rather than throttling after a short burst. The passive design has no active cooling, so prolonged heavy I/O will warm the enclosure but stays within the specification for the 5 Gbps link. Builders needing more than two front ports or internal card-reader support should consider a larger front-panel module.

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Price $18.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 15,227 comparable items (median $14.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to Mini USB

Questions about this item

Does the 5 Gbps USB 3.0 hub generate noticeable heat or noise when left running all day?

The hub is a passive front-panel adapter with no fan or active cooling, so it produces no audible noise and only minimal warmth during continuous 5 Gbps data transfers.

What internal connectors must my motherboard already provide for the 20-pin USB 3.0 header and the HD audio jacks to work?

Your motherboard needs a spare 20-pin USB 3.0 header for the two front ports and a standard HD audio header for the 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks.

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