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Silver front-panel hub with four USB-A ports and a 20-pin Type-E cable for a 5.25-inch bay

Fervit

Fervit 10Gbps USB 3.1 Type-A Hub 4 Ports 5.25 Bay Type-E Cable

SKU CH-PSFP-Z0978

Adds four 10Gbps USB 3.1 Type-A ports to a 5.25-inch bay via a motherboard Type-E header, with optional SATA power for 5V 2A output

  • 10 Gbps throughput via VL822 chipset for full bandwidth utilisation
  • Four USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports add front-panel connectivity
  • Fits a standard 5.25 inch bay for clean desktop integration
  • Optional SATA power delivers up to 5 V 2 A for demanding devices
  • Connects to motherboard 20-pin Type-E header with broad Windows support

Front-panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub for 5.25" bays

This Fervit hub converts a spare 5.25 inch drive bay into four USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports. It is aimed at desktop builders who want fast front-panel connectivity for external drives, peripherals or mobile devices without opening the case side panel. The unit mounts in the standard optical-drive opening and connects to the motherboard via a 20-pin Key-A Type-E header. Buyers who need internal headers only or who lack a free 5.25 inch bay cannot use this product.

Requires a 20-pin USB 3.2/3.1 Key-A Type-E header

The single specification that decides compatibility is the presence of a 20-pin Key-A Type-E header on the motherboard. The hub uses a VL822 chipset to deliver up to 10Gbps throughput on each port while remaining backward compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0 and 1.1 devices. Without that specific header the cable cannot be connected and the hub will not function. No adapter for other header types is included or mentioned in the data.

Tool-free bay mounting with optional SATA power

Installation consists of sliding the hub into the 5.25 inch bay, securing it with the case screws or tool-free clips, and plugging the 20-pin Type-E connector into the motherboard header. An auxiliary SATA power lead can be attached to supply up to 5V 2A for power-hungry devices, but the hub will operate from the header alone for typical peripherals. The most common issue is discovering too late that the motherboard lacks a Type-E header, so verify the header type before purchase.

Highlights

  • 10 Gbps throughput via VL822 chipset for full bandwidth utilisation
  • Four USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports add front-panel connectivity
  • Fits a standard 5.25 inch bay for clean desktop integration
  • Optional SATA power delivers up to 5 V 2 A for demanding devices
  • Connects to motherboard 20-pin Type-E header with broad Windows support

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

What does the 10Gbps rating mean when the hub is installed in my PC?

The VL822 chipset uses Multiple INs to utilise the full USB 3.1 Gen2 bandwidth, so each of the four Type-A ports can sustain up to 10Gbps when connected to a compatible motherboard header.

Which motherboard header does the Type-E cable plug into and what speed does that limit me to?

It requires a 20-pin Key-A Type-E header for USB 3.2 or USB 3.1; that header caps the link at the 10Gbps Gen2 rate the hub is built for.

What bay size and extra power connection does the front-panel tray need?

The tray fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and includes a SATA power plug to deliver up to 5V 2A when the header alone cannot supply enough current.

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