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Small matte adapter with 20-pin header and vertical USB 3.1 Type-E socket

Vszerda

Vszerda USB 3.1 Front Panel Key-A Type-E to USB 3.0 20Pin Header Adapter usb cable

SKU CH-ZA36-YZW0J

Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin connector for front-panel Type-C or Type-A ports

  • ColorMatte
  • Connector Number1
  • Terminal GenderClassic
  • SpeedClassic
  • SpecificationsUSBC-INT-U3-AG, axGear
  • Conductorcopper
  • Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 front-panel port
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra brackets or cables
  • Works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices when both headers are connected
  • Reversible Type-C connector plugs in either way up
  • Supports data rates up to 10Gbps and 100W power delivery

Front-panel USB 3.1 adapter

This adapter converts a motherboard USB 3.0 19-pin header into a USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin connection. It enables front-panel USB 3.1 Type-C or Type-A ports on cases where the board lacks a native header. The compact plug-in design requires no extra brackets or cables. Builders adding a modern front-panel port to an older platform will find this the direct solution.

Sustained throughput

The converter uses the two USB 3.0 lanes from the header to deliver a full USB 3.1 channel rated at up to 10 Gbps. Copper conductors maintain signal integrity across the short internal run. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices is preserved when both headers are connected. The adapter does not add latency or protocol overhead beyond the header conversion itself.

Header requirement

Your motherboard must expose a standard USB 3.0 19-pin header for this adapter to function. Boards that only provide USB 2.0 headers cannot supply the necessary lanes. The package includes a single converter unit with no additional mounting hardware. Systems without a spare 19-pin header will need a different approach.

Highlights

  • Converts a motherboard USB 3.0 header into a USB 3.1 front-panel port
  • Compact plug-in design needs no extra brackets or cables
  • Works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices when both headers are connected
  • Reversible Type-C connector plugs in either way up
  • Supports data rates up to 10Gbps and 100W power delivery

Specifications

BrandaxGear
ModelUSBC-INT-U3-AG
ColorMatte
Connector Number1
Terminal GenderClassic
SpeedClassic
SpecificationsUSBC-INT-U3-AG, axGear
Conductorcopper
Constructioncopper
Disclaimernot_applicable

Questions about this item

Does the adapter add heat or noise when it runs continuously inside the case?

The adapter is a passive copper connector with no active components, so it generates no measurable heat or noise during all-day operation.

What motherboard header must already be present for this adapter to work?

A USB 3.0 19-pin header is required; the adapter plugs directly into it and converts the signal to a USB 3.1 Type-E 20-pin front-panel port.

Will the converted port work with my older USB 2.0 peripherals?

Yes, the adapter supports USB 2.0 devices when the motherboard USB 2.0 header is also connected alongside the USB 3.0 header.

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