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Black 3.5 inch internal front panel with SD, Micro SD, USB-C and two USB 3.0 ports

EN-Labs

EN-Labs 3.5" Internal Card Reader USB 3.0 Type-C Hub Black

SKU CH-ZG79-SNHVG

Fits a 3.5 inch bay and adds two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 port, an SD slot and a Micro SD slot

  • TypeAll-in-one
  • Installation TypeInternal
  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.0
  • Support - Compact FlashNo
  • Support - Memory StickYes
  • Super-speed SD and Micro SD transfers up to 5Gbps via USB 3.0
  • Front Type-C port delivers 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity
  • Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports add high-speed peripherals to the front panel
  • Fits a standard 3.5" floppy bay with plug-and-play, driver-free setup
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome OS

Front-panel upgrade for 3.5" bays

This internal card reader converts a spare 3.5" floppy bay into two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, an SD slot and a Micro SD slot. It is aimed at desktop builders who want fast front-panel access to memory cards and extra USB connections without opening the case each time.

Requires a USB 3.0 20-pin motherboard header

The hub connects to a single internal USB 3.0 20-pin header on the motherboard; without that header the unit cannot function. No driver installation is needed for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X, Linux or Chrome OS.

Tool-free mounting with one screw bag supplied

The unit slides into the bay and is secured with the included screws, then plugs into the 20-pin header. The only common issue is discovering the motherboard lacks a spare USB 3.0 header, which makes installation impossible.

Highlights

  • Super-speed SD and Micro SD transfers up to 5Gbps via USB 3.0
  • Front Type-C port delivers 5Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectivity
  • Two USB 3.0 Type-A ports add high-speed peripherals to the front panel
  • Fits a standard 3.5" floppy bay with plug-and-play, driver-free setup
  • Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and Chrome OS

Specifications

BrandEn-Labs
TypeAll-in-one
Installation TypeInternal
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Support - Compact FlashNo
Support - Memory StickYes
Support - MMCNo
Support - SDYes
Support - SmartMediaNo
Support - xDNo
Windows VistaWorks with Windows Vista
Dimensions3.5" Floppy Bay
Features3.5 internal card reader support USB3.0 SD, Micro SD(TF) data transfer. Plug and in, hot swapping technology. No need to install driver. Added USB Type-C port compliant with the USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard which supports up to 5Gbps of bandwidth Added USB 3.0 ports are compliant with the USB 3.0 standard which supports up to 5Gbps of bandwidth and up to 900mA of power. Installation is quick and easy, and the unit is plug and play. Simply fit the bay into the space with the screws provided, plug the bay into the USB 20pin connectors on the motherboard, and you're all set. Support OS: Windo
Package ContentsUSB 3.0 Card reader, one mounting screw bag,

Questions about this item

What real-world transfer speed does the 5 Gbps rating deliver when I copy photos from an SD card?

The USB 3.0 interface caps at 5 Gbps, so large sequential reads from a fast SD or Micro SD card will approach that ceiling, while random small-file copies run slower.

Does the front-panel USB-C port run at full USB 3.1 Gen 1 speed or fall back to USB 2.0?

The Type-C port is specified as USB 3.1 Gen 1, matching the 5 Gbps lane shared with the two Type-A ports and the card slots.

Will this unit fit my case if the only free bay is a standard 3.5″ floppy opening?

Yes — it is built for a 3.5″ floppy bay and mounts with the included screw kit; a single USB 20-pin motherboard header is required for power and data.

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