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Blue braided front panel extension cable kit with multiple connectors, 30cm length

Darkside

Darkside DS-IO12-BLU Front Panel I/O Cable Kit Blue 30cm

SKU CH-K8P2-ZC1T0

Blue braided extension kit routes front-panel power, reset and LED headers 30 cm from the motherboard

  • ColorBlue
  • FeaturesDarkside Blue single braid Sleeved Front Panel male-female e

Color Blue

  • Blue single-braid sleeving protects cables and matches build aesthetics
  • 30 cm male-female extensions simplify front-panel routing in tight cases
  • Kit includes HDD LED, power LED, reset and power switch cables for complete front-panel connectivity
  • SATA and eSATA cable category ensures compatibility with standard motherboard headers
  • New condition guarantees pristine sleeves and connectors for reliable installation

Front Panel Extension Kit

The Darkside DS-IO12-BLU kit provides blue braided male-to-female cables that extend front-panel headers by 30cm. It includes dedicated leads for HDD LED, power LED positive and negative, reset switch and power switch. Builders who need to route these connections around large coolers or custom loops will find the extra length useful. This kit does not serve buyers who need internal drive data cables or rear-panel I/O extensions.

Thermals Noise and Power

These passive cables carry only low-current signalling voltages, so they add no measurable heat or acoustic load to the system. The braided sleeving resists abrasion without restricting airflow around the motherboard header area. Power draw remains limited to the LED and switch circuits already present on the board. Installers who require active cooling components or high-amperage power delivery should look elsewhere.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous operation the copper conductors and insulation maintain stable signal integrity for the indicator LEDs and momentary switches. The fixed 30cm length prevents excess slack that could snag on moving parts during long-term use. No degradation of the front-panel functions occurs over extended uptime. Users who need longer runs or right-angle connectors will not be served by this specific kit.

Highlights

  • Blue single-braid sleeving protects cables and matches build aesthetics
  • 30 cm male-female extensions simplify front-panel routing in tight cases
  • Kit includes HDD LED, power LED, reset and power switch cables for complete front-panel connectivity
  • SATA and eSATA cable category ensures compatibility with standard motherboard headers
  • New condition guarantees pristine sleeves and connectors for reliable installation

Specifications

BrandDarkside
ModelDS-IO12-BLU
ColorBlue
FeaturesDarkside Blue single braid Sleeved Front Panel male-female extension cables. Length 30cm (12').

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Questions about this item

How do I connect the 30 cm blue-braided Power SW and Reset SW extensions to the motherboard front-panel header?

Match each labelled connector — Power SW, Reset SW, HDD LED, +P LED, -P LED — to the corresponding motherboard header pins; the keyed plugs prevent reversal, but the positive/negative LED leads must align with the board's polarity markings.

Will the blue braided sleeving on these 30 cm front-panel cables degrade or need replacement over time?

The single braid sleeving is passive protection; it does not wear out under normal case use, so no scheduled replacement is required unless the braid is physically cut or melted.

What signal-length limit appears first when daisy-chaining several of these 30 cm front-panel extensions?

Front-panel switch and LED signals are low-frequency DC; at 30 cm per extension the practical limit is the cumulative voltage drop on the LED lines, which becomes noticeable well before any timing issue.

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