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Two short black adapter cables, 19-pin male to 9-pin female connectors, 15cm length

CAFELE

CAFELE USB 3.0 Header to USB 2.0 Adapter Cable 19 Pin to 9 Pin 15cm 2-Pack

SKU CH-292V-0WYSB

Converts a 19-pin USB 3.0 motherboard header to a 9-pin USB 2.0 connector for 480 Mbps device connectivity

  • Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A
  • Connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 headers
  • Supports up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 host and device
  • Moulded strain relief for flexible, durable installation
  • Braid-and-foil shielding meets full cable specification
  • 15 cm length fits tight case routing

USB 3.0 header adapter for motherboard builds

This 19 pin to 9 pin cable lets a USB 3.0 front-panel header connect to a 9 pin USB 2.0 motherboard header. It supports up to 4.8 Gbps throughput when both host and device are USB 3.0, far above the 480 Mbps of USB 2.0. The 15 cm length suits tight routing inside compact cases. The pack contains two cables for dual-port front panels.

Fits 19 pin headers and frees front-panel USB 3.0

The male 19 pin plug inserts into the case front-panel USB 3.0 header, while the female 9 pin receptacle accepts the motherboard USB 2.0 header. Molded strain relief and braid-and-foil shielding protect signal integrity during assembly and later maintenance. No extra power connection is required, and the short cable reduces clutter behind the motherboard tray.

Replaces missing native USB 3.0 headers on older

Builders with motherboards that lack a 19 pin USB 3.0 header can still use modern front-panel USB 3.0 ports at full 4.8 Gbps speed. The upgrade is worthwhile when the case provides USB 3.0 front ports but the board only offers 9 pin USB 2.0 headers. It does not add USB 3.0 capability to a system whose chipset or CPU lacks USB 3.0 support.

Highlights

  • Connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 2.0 headers
  • Supports up to 4.8 Gbps with USB 3.0 host and device
  • Moulded strain relief for flexible, durable installation
  • Braid-and-foil shielding meets full cable specification
  • 15 cm length fits tight case routing

Specifications

Connector TypeLighting Connector to USB A

Questions about this item

What throughput limit appears first when the 19-pin USB 3.0 header runs at full speed through this 9-pin USB 2.0 adapter?

The 9-pin USB 2.0 connector caps the link at 480 Mbps even though the 19-pin side supports up to 4.8 Gbps with a USB 3.0 host and device.

How much heat or noise does the cable add when it stays connected inside the case all day?

The passive adapter has no active components, so it produces no audible noise and negligible heat during continuous operation.

Which motherboard headers must already be present for this 2-pack to work as intended?

You need one free 19-pin USB 3.0 header and one free 9-pin USB 2.0 header on the motherboard.

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