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Small rectangular adapter with IDC socket and 20-pin header, black PCB

Fervit

Fervit Type-E IDC Socket USB 3.1 to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Adapter

SKU CH-22RK-97HFX

Converts a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E header to a USB 3.0 20-pin header for front-panel connectivity at up to 20Gbps

  • Converts motherboard USB 3.1 header to USB 3.0 20-pin header
  • Supports 20Gbps USB data transfer from SSD or HDD
  • Compact design inserts directly without extra attachments
  • Fits any USB 3.0 header on desktop motherboards
  • Does not carry audio, video, PD power or DP alt mode

Motherboard header adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.1 Type-E front-panel header into a standard USB 3.0 20-pin header. It is intended for PC builders who need to connect a chassis front-panel USB 3.0 connector to a newer motherboard that only provides the Type-E interface. The compact plug-in design fits directly onto the board without extra cables or brackets. It serves desktop systems where header compatibility blocks front-panel USB use.

Connector conversion only

The adapter changes the physical header format so a USB 3.0 front-panel cable can attach to a USB 3.1 Type-E motherboard header. It passes USB data at up to 20Gbps from connected storage devices. The device does not carry audio, video, docking, Power Delivery or DisplayPort Alt Mode signals. No drivers or software are bundled because the conversion is purely electrical.

Direct-fit IDC socket

The IDC socket presses straight onto the motherboard Type-E header and the 20-pin side accepts the standard front-panel plug. No screws, latches or additional mounting hardware are required. The small footprint keeps clearance tight around crowded board edges. Builders needing to adapt a USB 3.1 front-panel connector to a USB 3.0 header, or requiring Power Delivery or video passthrough, cannot use this adapter.

Highlights

  • Converts motherboard USB 3.1 header to USB 3.0 20-pin header
  • Supports 20Gbps USB data transfer from SSD or HDD
  • Compact design inserts directly without extra attachments
  • Fits any USB 3.0 header on desktop motherboards
  • Does not carry audio, video, PD power or DP alt mode

Specifications

BrandFervit

Questions about this item

Will the IDC socket or 20-pin header need replacement after repeated front-panel plug cycles?

The adapter uses a direct IDC socket and standard 20-pin header with no moving contacts; no maintenance or replacement is expected under normal desktop use.

What bandwidth limit appears first when a USB 3.2 SSD runs continuously through this adapter?

The Type-E port is rated for 20Gbps USB data, so the 20Gbps signalling ceiling is the first limit reached under sustained transfer.

Does the adapter generate noticeable heat or draw extra power when left connected all day?

It is a passive converter with no active circuitry, so it adds negligible heat and no measurable power draw during continuous operation.

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