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Black 3.5 inch internal front panel with USB-C, two USB-A ports, SD and micro SD slots, and a 3.5mm audio jack

EN-Labs

EN-Labs 11-001-389 3.5" internal card reader with USB-C hub and audio

SKU CH-WBCS-71RC9

Fits a 3.5" bay and adds one Type-C port, two USB-A ports, SD and Micro SD slots, plus a 4-pole 3.5 mm audio jack

  • Type2-in-1
  • Installation TypeInternal
  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0
  • Support - Compact FlashNo
  • Support - Memory StickNo
  • Front-panel USB-C and dual USB-A expand desktop connectivity
  • Internal SD and microSD slots read cards at up to 5 Gbps
  • 4-pole 3.5 mm jack adds headphone and microphone support
  • Fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay for clean installation
  • Single USB 19-pin and HD-audio 9-pin headers power all functions

Front-panel connectivity upgrade

The EN-Labs 11-001-389 fits a 3.5 inch bay and adds one USB-C port, two USB-A ports, an SD slot and a microSD slot. A single 4-pole 3.5 mm jack handles stereo output and microphone input. It targets desktop builders who want modern front I/O without replacing their case.

Thermals, noise and power draw

The unit draws power from a USB 19-pin motherboard header and an HD-Audio 9-pin header, so it adds no separate power connector. No fan or active cooling is present, making operation silent. Power consumption is limited to the connected peripherals and the hub controller itself.

What this replaces and when to upgrade

It replaces an unused floppy drive bay with current front-panel ports and card slots. The jump is worth it when your motherboard has the required USB and audio headers but your case lacks USB-C or front card access. It is not suited for systems missing those internal headers or for users needing simultaneous SD and microSD operation.

Highlights

  • Front-panel USB-C and dual USB-A expand desktop connectivity
  • Internal SD and microSD slots read cards at up to 5 Gbps
  • 4-pole 3.5 mm jack adds headphone and microphone support
  • Fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay for clean installation
  • Single USB 19-pin and HD-audio 9-pin headers power all functions

Specifications

BrandEN-Labs
Model11-001-389
Type2-in-1
Installation TypeInternal
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Support - Compact FlashNo
Support - Memory StickNo
Support - MMCNo
Support - SDYes
Support - xDNo

Questions about this item

How do I install the 11-001-389 and which motherboard headers are required?

Mount the unit in a 3.5 inch bay, connect one USB 19-pin header for the hub and card reader, and one HD-Audio 9-pin header for the audio jack; both cables are 2ft long.

What maintenance will the 11-001-389 need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; if the front-panel ports or card slots wear out, the whole unit would be replaced.

What is the first limit I will hit during sustained transfers on the 11-001-389?

The USB 3.2 Gen1 interface caps sustained throughput at 5Gbps, and the SD and Micro SD slots cannot operate simultaneously.

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