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Metal bracket with four USB 2.0 ports and 11 in motherboard cable

JacobsParts Inc.

JacobsParts Inc. 4 Port USB 2.0 Motherboard Rear Panel Expansion Bracket Host Adapter 11 in

SKU CH-3BR7-7CCCT

Adds four USB 2.0 ports via an 11 in motherboard header and rear bracket

  • Connector TypeUSB 2.0 Female
  • Cable Length11 in.
  • Add four USB ports without occupying a PCI slot
  • 11 in cable reaches most motherboard headers
  • USB 2.0 female connectors support existing peripherals
  • Includes mounting bracket for secure rear-panel fit
  • Connects via standard 9-pin motherboard header

Four external USB 2.0 ports via bracket

This bracket adds four USB 2.0 female ports to a PC rear panel. It connects to a nine-pin motherboard header using an 11 in cable. No PCI or PCIe slot is required, so the expansion works even when all slots are occupied. The kit includes the mounting bracket for a standard case cut-out.

Replaces a PCI USB card when slots are scarce

Use this adapter instead of a PCI USB card if the motherboard still has a free internal USB header but no spare expansion slots. The jump is worth it when the chassis has an open rear bracket opening and the builder wants to keep slots available for graphics, sound or networking cards. It does not help systems that lack an internal USB header entirely.

Fits a standard rear bracket opening

The 11 in cable reaches most ATX and micro-ATX motherboard headers from a typical rear-panel cut-out. Installation needs a Phillips screwdriver and a spare nine-pin USB header on the board. The bracket occupies one slot cover, freeing the internal header for other front-panel or internal devices. Builders without a free header or an open bracket slot cannot use this adapter.

Highlights

  • Add four USB ports without occupying a PCI slot
  • 11 in cable reaches most motherboard headers
  • USB 2.0 female connectors support existing peripherals
  • Includes mounting bracket for secure rear-panel fit
  • Connects via standard 9-pin motherboard header

Specifications

BrandJacobssParts
Connector TypeUSB 2.0 Female
Cable Length11 in.

Questions about this item

Does the 11 in bracket fit a standard rear-panel cutout?

The bracket is designed for a standard rear-panel slot opening and measures 11 in from the motherboard header to the external ports.

Which motherboard header does the 9 pin cable plug into, and what is the common mistake?

The 9 pin cable connects to a USB 2.0 front-panel header; the frequent error is reversing the plug so the keyed pin alignment is ignored.

If a port stops working, what part would need replacement?

The whole assembly — cable, bracket and four USB 2.0 female ports — is a single unit, so the complete bracket adapter would be replaced.

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