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PCIe USB 3.0 card with 3.5 inch front panel showing two Type-A ports

EN-Labs

EN-Labs PCIEU3220KITSSU USB 3.0 expansion card kit with 3.5" front panel

SKU CH-NAP6-KT42B

Adds four USB 3.0 ports via a PCIe x1 card and 3.5-inch front panel with 20-pin header, using VIA VL805 chipset for 5.0 Gbps speeds

  • TypeController Card
  • External USB Ports2 Ext / 2 Int
  • Internal USB Ports2x USB Ports
  • External 1394 PortsN/A
  • Internal 1394 PortsN/A
  • External Ports2 port USB 3.0

Model 2P Low Profile

  • Add four USB 3.0 ports via a single PCIe x1 slot
  • Rear panel gains two USB 3.0 Type-A connectors
  • 5-inch front panel adds two more USB 3.0 ports
  • VIA VL805 controller delivers up to 5.0 Gbps per port
  • Built-in 2 A supply powers all ports without extra cables

PCIe USB 3.0 expansion kit with 3.5" front panel

The EN-Labs PCIEU3220KITSSU adds four USB 3.0 ports to a desktop through a single PCI Express x1 slot. A controller card based on the VIA VL805 chipset supplies two external Type-A ports on a full-profile bracket and a 3.5-inch front-panel module with two additional Type-A ports. The kit includes a low-profile bracket for compact cases and an internal 20-pin header cable to connect the front panel. Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP are supported with plug-and-play operation on recent versions.

Passive cooling and self-powered design

The card draws all required power from the PCI Express slot and features an integrated 2 A supply, so no external power connector is needed. With no fan or active heatsink, the board runs silently and adds negligible thermal load to the chassis. Each USB port carries independent over-current and short-circuit protection, keeping power delivery stable when multiple devices are connected simultaneously.

Full-profile and low-profile brackets included

A standard full-profile bracket fits typical tower cases, while the supplied low-profile bracket enables installation in slim or small-form-factor enclosures. The internal 20-pin header cable routes to the front-panel module, which mounts in a 3.5-inch drive bay for convenient front access. Four USB 3.0 ports operate at up to 5.0 Gbps and remain backward compatible with USB 2.0 peripherals. Builders needing more than four additional ports or a different internal header type will need a separate solution.

Highlights

  • Add four USB 3.0 ports via a single PCIe x1 slot
  • Rear panel gains two USB 3.0 Type-A connectors
  • 5-inch front panel adds two more USB 3.0 ports
  • VIA VL805 controller delivers up to 5.0 Gbps per port
  • Built-in 2 A supply powers all ports without extra cables

Specifications

BrandEN-Labs
ModelPCIEU3220KITSSU
TypeController Card
External USB Ports2 Ext / 2 Int
Internal USB Ports2x USB Ports
External 1394 PortsN/A
Internal 1394 PortsN/A
External Ports2 port USB 3.0
Internal PortsUSB 3.0 20Pin Header
StandardUSB 3.0
Data Transfer RateUp to 5.0 Gbps
Operating Systems SupportedCompatible with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7 / XP.
SpecificationsBus Type: PCI Express Mounting Type: Full Profile PCI slot cover Chipset: VIA VL805 Interface: 2x USB 3.0 Port Type-A & Internal USB 20pin header Data Transfer Rate: USB 3.0 - 5 Gbit/s Connector Type (s) 1 - PCI Express x1 Male External Ports: 2x USB 3.0 Port Type-A Female Internal Ports 2 - USB 3.0 20pin male Power Supply: Build in Self-Powered Technology, Owns individual 2A power supply,no additional power input is required. Supports motherboard PCI-E X1 X4 X8 X16 slot Compatible OS: Compatible with 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8/7 / XP. 3.5 inch Front panel equip 2FT USB 2
FeaturesAdd four USB 3.0 Port to your to your PCIe-enabled desktop easily with PCI Express to USB3.0 Controller Adapter and 3.5 inch front panel. 2 ports USB-A ports for periphery USB devices on PC case rear, one USB 20pin internal header for front panel Owns individual 2A power supply, no additional power input is required. Adopt VIA VL805 Main control chip, to reach USB 3.0 Max 5Gbps transmission speed, 4 USB 3.0 port can work at the same time. Backward compatible with USB2.0. Each interface has separated insurance, with over current & short circuit protection. Protect your devices and com
Package ContentsPCIe Card, CD driver, 3.5" Front Panel

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Questions about this item

How do I install the PCIe card and 3.5" front panel in my desktop?

Fit the card into any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot, attach the 3.5" front panel to the case bay, then connect the internal 20-pin header cable between the card and the front panel; the kit includes both full-profile and low-profile brackets so choose the one that matches your chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the card or front panel need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the on-board 2 A power supply and per-port over-current protection are solid-state, so only a physical port failure or a future OS change that drops legacy driver support would ever require replacement.

What limit appears first when all four USB 3.0 ports run at full speed for long periods?

The shared PCIe x1 link caps aggregate throughput at 5 Gbps, so sustained transfers on multiple ports will hit that bus ceiling before the VL805 chipset or the 2 A power budget becomes a bottleneck.

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