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Two metallic USB Type-E angled adapters, one up and one down

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Vszerda USB 3.1 Type-E Front Panel Extension Adapter 2pcs Up/Down Angled

SKU CH-4HTN-FQBSY

Two angled USB 3.1 Type-E adapters extend a motherboard header to a front-panel port at 10 Gbps

  • TypeUSB Type E
  • Connector TypeUSB Type E
  • ColorMetallic
  • Connector DetailUSB Type E
  • Terminal GenderType-E Female to Type-E Male Angled
  • SpeedType-E Female to Type-E Male Angled
  • Extends front-panel USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gbps Type-E male-to-female adapters
  • Includes one upward and one downward angled connector for tight case routing
  • Maintains full USB 3.1 10 Gbps bandwidth through copper conductors
  • Backwards compatible with existing USB 3.0 header pin-outs
  • Simple internal upgrade adds high-speed front USB-C without motherboard replacement

Angled Type-E Extension Adapters

This pair of USB 3.1 Type-E adapters connects a motherboard front-panel header to a chassis port when a straight connector will not fit. One adapter angles upward and the other downward, giving builders routing flexibility in tight cases. Each unit carries a male Type-E plug on one end and a female Type-E socket on the other. They are intended for PC builders adding or relocating a front-panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 port.

Header Compatibility Limits

USB 3.1 front-panel headers use a different pin arrangement than USB 3.0 headers, so a USB 3.0 cable cannot drive a Type-E port. The adapter passes the full 3.1 pin set and is backward compatible with 3.0 devices, but the header itself must be a Type-E connector rated for 10 Gbps. Builders using older 3.0-only headers cannot use these adapters to add a 3.1 port.

Male-to-Female Type-E Gender

The deciding specification is the Type-E male-to-female gender change combined with the angled form factor. If the motherboard header is a standard Type-E male and the case cable needs a female socket at an angle, this kit fits. If the header or the cable uses a different connector style, the adapters will not mate.

Highlights

  • Extends front-panel USB 3.1 ports with 10 Gbps Type-E male-to-female adapters
  • Includes one upward and one downward angled connector for tight case routing
  • Maintains full USB 3.1 10 Gbps bandwidth through copper conductors
  • Backwards compatible with existing USB 3.0 header pin-outs
  • Simple internal upgrade adds high-speed front USB-C without motherboard replacement

Specifications

Brandxiwai
TypeUSB Type E
Connector TypeUSB Type E
ColorMetallic
Connector DetailUSB Type E
Terminal GenderType-E Female to Type-E Male Angled
SpeedType-E Female to Type-E Male Angled
Apple CompatibleUSB Type E
SpecificationsUSB Type E, xiwai, Personal Computer
Conductorcopper
Constructioncopper
FeaturesUSB Type E, Personal Computer

Questions about this item

Should I choose the up-angled or down-angled adapter for my case?

The kit includes one of each; use the up-angled version when the header points toward the side panel and the down-angled version when it points toward the motherboard tray.

What does the 10 Gbps rating mean for my front-panel USB port?

It matches the USB 3.1 Gen 2 ceiling, so a connected drive or dock can sustain up to 10 Gbps instead of the 5 Gbps limit of USB 3.0.

Does the Type-E header work with a standard USB 3.0 front-panel connector?

The Type-E header uses the USB 3.0 pin set plus extra pins, so it is backward compatible with USB 3.0 devices, but a USB 3.0 plug will not fit the Type-E socket directly.

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