Great Price! USB 2.0 2-Port Panel For easy, up-front connectivity of USB peripherals, we recommend the Cables To Go Port Authority 2™ USB 2.0 Front Panel. Add two USB ports to the front of your computer case for hassle-free access. This USB front panel easily connects to the USB connectors on your motherboard. If you prefer to connect to the USB ports on the back of your computer, easily swap the cables. The panel supports both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 peripheral devices.
This panel can be mounted into any 5.25 inch drive bay. In addition to USB ports, the USB 2.0 Front Panel provides a 3.5 inch bay for a hard drive to efficiently use that space, or you can change the front bezel to connect a floppy, ZIP drive, or other 3.5 inch removable media drive.
Detailed Features
Specifications
Dimensions: 5.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches
Weight: 1.35 lbs.
Color: Black
Features
Adds two USB 2.0 hi-speed front-side ports to your computer Learn More
Easily mounts internally into any available 5.25" drive bay
Motherboard cable (5-pin header to USB A-type female)
Pass-through cable (USB A-type male to USB A-type female)
Backplane bracket with cable pass-through
Removable drive bezel
Mounting screws
Latest Owner Reviews
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REVIEW BY: Delusional Reviewed
Mar 31, 2008
I built one of these myself for the price of a USB extention cord, hot glue and an exacto knife.
I even added a LED so I can see where to plug it in in the dark.
REVIEW BY: Jerry Reviewed
Mar 28, 2008
This equipment works fine and looks OK. The spare front panel with the hole for a floppy drive and the extra cable that allows the unit to connect to regular USB connectors were unexpected bonuses. I see nothing crude about it and don't understand another reviewer's comment about ''...built in the garage of a junk collector...''. So the connector to the MB header is not molded - big deal!
REVIEW BY: Ralphy Reviewed
Jan 26, 2008
Reasonable front panel USB. 3.5'' hole nice since my case had an odd 3.5'' panel. Lots of writing on the display side, but to be fair it is shown in the pic above. Connector to USB headers rather large / crude, but not ridiculous.
REVIEW BY: mushroom Reviewed
Oct 02, 2007
I really like this. My PC only had rear access for the USB connectors. Extending it to the front saves a lot of aggravation. I like the extra 3.5'' bay, too. Reasonable price, well thought out design, straight-forward installation, trouble free, what's not to like?
REVIEW BY: Fred Reviewed
Apr 06, 2007
This is the worst piece of equipment I have ever bought. It was built in the garage of a junk collector that knew nothing of electronics
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What Is USB 2.0?
USB 1.1 was great when it was introduced almost a decade ago. But
the newer USB 2.0 transfers data dramatically faster - up to 40 times
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USB 1.1, which means that cables and connectors made for the original USB
configuration will also work perfectly in a USB 2.0 port, though some newer
devices are specifically designed for USB 2.0. It is always a good
idea to verify the version of USB supported by each device you want to use.
Motherboard cable (5-pin header to USB A-type female)
Pass-through cable (USB A-type male to USB A-type female)
Backplane bracket with cable pass-through
Removable drive bezel
Mounting screws
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Cables To Go 2-Port USB 2.0 Front Panel - Black
$16.99
Manufactured by:
Cables To Go Mfg Part No:
27036 UPC No:
757120270362 Box Size:
( Length:
9, Width:
4, Depth:
8 )
Shipping Weight:
1.2000 pound(s)
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