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Black USB 3.1 Type-E extension cable, 50 cm long

Zell Electronics

Zell Electronics USB 3.1 Front Panel Header Male to Female Type-E Extension Cable 50cm

SKU CH-EA66-YVT2M

Extends a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header by 50 cm with a male-to-female cable

  • Connection typeUSB C to Mini USB
  • Extends USB 3.1 front-panel header by 50 cm
  • Male Type-E to female Type-E for direct motherboard fit
  • Black cable measures 3.94 × 3.94 × 0.39 cm
  • USB 3.1 header differs from USB 3.0 design
  • New condition ready for immediate installation

USB 3.1 Front Panel Extension

This 50 cm extension cable connects a USB 3.1 Type-E motherboard header to a front-panel port. It is designed for builders who need to route the internal header to a case front panel without signal loss. The male-to-female layout preserves the keyed connector orientation. The black cable measures 3.94 by 3.94 by 0.39 cm at the connector ends.

Upgrade from USB 3.0 header

USB 3.1 requires a different front-panel header than USB 3.0, so this cable bridges the new Type-E pinout to existing case ports. The jump is worth it when a motherboard supplies only a Type-E header but the chassis front panel uses the older internal connector. No active conversion is involved; the wiring simply extends the native lanes.

Build integration notes

The 50 cm length suits mid-tower and larger chassis where the header sits far from the front panel. It plugs directly into the motherboard Type-E header and accepts the case front-panel plug on the female end. No extra power or drivers are needed. Builders with very compact cases or non-standard header placement should verify reach before ordering.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

Ports & slots
Connection typeUSB C to Mini USB

Questions about this item

What is the length of the cable for routing to a front-panel Type-E header?

The cable is 50 cm long, giving enough reach for most mid-tower and full-tower cases.

Which way round do the male and female Type-E connectors go on the motherboard and front panel?

Plug the male end into the motherboard's USB 3.1 Type-E header and the female end into the front-panel cable; reversing them breaks the link.

When should the cable be replaced if front-panel USB 3.1 speeds drop or ports become intermittent?

Inspect the connectors for bent pins or cable kinks after any case rebuild; replace the cable if signal errors persist.

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