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Cables To Go Front USB 2.0 2 Port - Beige
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Add Two USB 2.0 Ports to the Front of Your PC
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.
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Detailed Features
Specifications
- Dimensions: 5.75 x 5.75 x 1.5 inches
- Weight: 1.43 lbs.
- Color: Beige
- Cable length (front-panel port to motherboard header): 24 inches
- Cable Length (front-panel port to upstream A port): 30 inches
Features
- Adds two USB 2.0 hi-speed front-side ports to your computer
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- Easily mounts internally into any available 5.25" drive bay
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
- Provides bay space for 3.5in drives
- Plug-and-play installation Learn More
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Latest Owner Reviews
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| REVIEW BY: Reviewed
May 12, 2008 |
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| This is a great product for an older-style case, without front USB connections. My Motherboard has 2 unused USB headers built into it, so this was the perfect solution to easy-to-reach USB interfaces. The unit is solidly built, mounted easily, and was recognized & usable as soon as I repowered the system. |
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| REVIEW BY: dave Reviewed
Feb 19, 2007 |
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| Very thoughtful and simple design. I too had to uncover the blocked 10th pin hole on the female connector to mate it with the male 9-pin connector on my Iwill motherboard. (Be sure to check the pin assignments on the female connector and your motherboard if in doubt.) |
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| REVIEW BY: Doug Reviewed
Apr 22, 2006 |
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| This is one of the nicest kit's I've used - The hardware looks and feels first class. I think they have tried to anticipate many possible installation options and provided hardware for them. I bought two more after I installed the first because I thought it was a nice kit. I have installed others of much inferior quality and am happy with this one |
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| REVIEW BY: DaveM Reviewed
Mar 08, 2006 |
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| Cool little gadget that adds a lot of convenience to the PC. Very handy because it comes with two different style cables in the box making hookup a snap. |
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| REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Jan 15, 2006 |
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| I am very pleased with this product. I bought it to add some front-panel USB ports to an older case (and a similarly aged motherboard). After it arrived I also decided to use it to hold the 3.5'' floppy drive since having the drive in that location would make setting up the cables in the case easier. Everything ultimately worked out fine. Two things prevent me from giving the product a full five stars. First, the mounting holes for the frame are just a bit off relative to standard mounting holes in most cases. The difference isn't huge, but it does make it impossible to have the face plate flush with the case. In my case the face plate is recessed by ~3 mm. The second problem I faced was the 9-pin Intel connector did not work on my older board, which was set up for a pair of 5 pin connectors. I ended up having to reverse the order of the pins on one side of the connector and to open up the blocked the tenth pin hole. Nonetheless a useful product. |
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What You Should Know
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What Are BUS POWERED USB Devices?
USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a standard
interface port, and to improve the plug-and-play features of PCs by allowing
these devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the
computer! Another convenient feature includes providing power (also known as
Bus Power) to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power
supply. So Bus Powered means the device is powered by the USB Port, and not
an external power adaptor.
Bus Powered devices offer a lot of flexibility, particularly when used on
laptops and other portable devices. However, you need to determine when “bus
power” is best.
When is Bus Power best?
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You have a desktop with ample USB ports, or
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You have a laptop and you need to take your
Bus Powered devices with you, or
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You only use the device intermittently and
want the simplicity of no external power adaptors, or
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You want to keep desktop clutter to a
minimum, and want to eliminate power cables.
The best example of a USB Bus Power devices
are: USB Thumb Drives, or Passport style USB Hard Drives.
Rules for best results with Bus Powered
Devices:
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Use a good quality USB Cable two feet or
less in length.
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Be sure to directly connect the device to
your computer, instead of through a hub or other device - unless the USB
Hub has its own power.
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Make sure your laptop battery is fully
charged.
Generally speaking, you do not want many
Bus Power devices connected at once, especially on portable devices or
laptops running on batteries. So consider unplugging unneeded devices if
necessary.
Some devices can be powered both by an external adaptor or by Bus Power. As
a general rule, you should use the external adaptor to power the device,
except when you need to use it and external power is not available. However,
higher-consumption devices, such as external optical media burners, and
large hard drives, may work best with external power.
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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
quicker. Plus, USB 2.0 provides additional bandwidth for multimedia and
storage applications, which are growing larger every year. Also to your
advantage is the fact that USB 2.0 is forward and backward compatible with
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
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What's In The Box
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- Port Authority™ USB 2.0 High-Speed Front Panel
- 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
may no longer be required.
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| Cables To Go Front USB 2.0 2 Port - Beige |
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$19.99 |
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Manufactured by:
Cables To Go
Mfg Part No:
27037
UPC No:
757120270379
Box Size:
( Length:
9, Width:
8, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
1.3500 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
This product has a Lifetime Warranty.
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
C184-27037
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144
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