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Small black adapter with 9-pin header plug and 20-pin Type-E Key-A socket

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK USB 2.0 9pin to USB 3.2 20pin Type-E Key-A Female Adapter

SKU CH-FABK-BE5MA

Converts a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 20-pin Type-E Key-A female port for a front-panel USB-C connection at up to 480 Mbps

  • Add USB-C front-panel support to older boards
  • Converts USB 2.0 9-pin header to USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A
  • Enables Type-C front panel via USB 2.0 male input
  • Data transfer up to 480Mbps on USB 2.0 link
  • Plug-and-play compact adapter needs no extra cables

USB 2.0 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E adapter

This adapter connects a motherboard USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A female socket. It enables a USB-C front-panel port on systems that only provide the older internal header. Data transfer operates at up to 480 Mbps. The compact plug-and-play design requires no extra cables or drivers.

Check header availability before ordering

Verify that your motherboard has a free USB 2.0 9-pin internal header. The adapter plugs directly into this header and presents a 20-pin Type-E Key-A socket. Because the link remains a USB 2.0 connection, connected devices will run at 480 Mbps rather than full USB 3.2 speeds. Ensure the front-panel USB-C cable uses a matching Type-E Key-A plug.

Single adapter included in the package

The box contains one USB 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E adapter and nothing else. No mounting hardware, cables or software discs are supplied. Installation is limited to inserting the adapter into the header and attaching the front-panel cable. The minimal bundle keeps the cost low but means you must already own the front-panel USB-C cable.

Highlights

  • Add USB-C front-panel support to older boards
  • Converts USB 2.0 9-pin header to USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A
  • Enables Type-C front panel via USB 2.0 male input
  • Data transfer up to 480Mbps on USB 2.0 link
  • Plug-and-play compact adapter needs no extra cables

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What comes in the package and is anything else needed?

The package contains one USB 2.0 9-pin to USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A adapter. It plugs directly into the motherboard header and requires no extra attachments.

Which version should I choose for a USB-C front panel?

This single model converts a USB 2.0 9-pin header to a USB 3.2 Type-E Key-A female socket, matching the connector used by USB-C front panels.

What does the 480Mbps rating mean once installed?

The adapter passes USB 2.0 signals through the Type-E connector, so connected devices run at USB 2.0 speeds up to 480Mbps despite the 3.2 header shape.

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