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Silver rectangular CFast 2.0 card reader with USB Type-A plug

STARTECH

STARTECH CFASTRWU3 CFast 2.0 Card Reader USB 3.1 Gen 1 Silver

SKU CH-3GTY-8ZECV

USB 3.1 Gen 1 card reader writes CFast 2.0 and 1.0 cards at up to 5 Gbps

  • Installation TypeExternal
  • ColorSilver
  • Interface1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 1, 5 Gbps)
  • Support - Compact Flash1 x CFast Data & Power Combo (7+17 pin)
  • Dimensions0.60" x 2.30" x 10.10"
  • FeaturesQuickly download and back up photos and video from your CFas
  • Transfer high-resolution media at up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • Read and write CFast 2.0 and 1.0 cards with the 7+17 pin combo slot
  • Power the reader directly from the USB port with no external adapter needed
  • Carry the compact silver unit measuring .60 x 2.30 x 10.10 inches in any bag
  • Connect instantly with plug-and-play hot-swap support on USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.x

External CFast 2.0 Card Reader

The StarTech CFASTRWU3 is an external card reader designed for CFast 2.0 and 1.0 memory cards. It connects through a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A interface delivering up to 5 Gbps bandwidth. The silver enclosure measures .60 by 2.30 by 10.10 inches and draws power directly from the USB port. Photographers and videographers can offload high-resolution photos and full HD video from DSLR cameras or camcorders without installing additional software.

Suits CFast workflows; not for other card types

This reader suits professionals who need quick, portable access to CFast media on laptops, tablets or desktop computers. Hot-swap and plug-and-play operation means no driver setup is required. Buyers who need to read SD, microSD, XQD or CompactFlash cards should look at a different adapter because the slot accepts only the CFast Data & Power Combo 7+17 pin format. Multiple cards can be accessed sequentially by swapping them in the single slot.

Sustained USB 3.1 Gen 1 throughput

Under continuous transfer the device maintains the USB 3.1 Gen 1 link at 5 Gbps, limited by the host controller and the card's own write speed. UASP support helps reduce protocol overhead during long copy sessions. The integrated cable keeps the connection stable without loose connectors. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.x ports allows operation on older systems at reduced bandwidth.

Highlights

  • Transfer high-resolution media at up to 5 Gbps via USB 3.1 Gen 1
  • Read and write CFast 2.0 and 1.0 cards with the 7+17 pin combo slot
  • Power the reader directly from the USB port with no external adapter needed
  • Carry the compact silver unit measuring .60 x 2.30 x 10.10 inches in any bag
  • Connect instantly with plug-and-play hot-swap support on USB 3.0, 2.0 or 1.x

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelCFASTRWU3
Installation TypeExternal
ColorSilver
Interface1 x USB 3.1 USB Type-A (9 pin, Gen 1, 5 Gbps)
Support - Compact Flash1 x CFast Data & Power Combo (7+17 pin)
Dimensions0.60" x 2.30" x 10.10"
FeaturesQuickly download and back up photos and video from your CFast 2.0 cards to your device, with data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps over USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
Easy portability with compact, light-weight design and integrated cable
Card reader/writer supports CFast 2.0 and 1.0 memory cards
Hot-swap and plug-and-play
No additional software or accessories required
Access multiple CFast 2.0 memory cards simultaneously through the use of multiple adapter cables
Backward compatible with USB 2.0, 1.x
Package Contents1 x USB 3.0 card reader / writer
1 x quick-start guide

Questions about this item

What USB port must my computer have to use the CFASTRWU3 reader?

It connects through a USB 3.1 Type-A port that runs at Gen 1 5 Gbps and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.x ports.

Will the CFASTRWU3 read the CFast 1.0 cards I already own?

Yes, the slot accepts both CFast 2.0 and 1.0 memory cards using the same 7+17 pin data and power combo interface.

How can I confirm the CFASTRWU3 is transferring at full speed after I plug it in?

The operating system will enumerate the device as a USB 3.1 Gen 1 reader and file-copy rates will approach the 5 Gbps link limit when a CFast 2.0 card is inserted.

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