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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.
Features:
- Cable length (front-panel port to motherboard header): 24 inches
- Cable Length (front-panel port to upstream A port): 30 inches
- Adds two USB 2.0 hi-speed front-side ports to your computer
- Easily mounts internally into any available 5.25in drive bay
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 devices
- Provides bay space for 3.5in drives
- Plug-and-play installation
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Southaven, MS on 5/28/2010
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
I have installed this product in every PC I own and in every PC I have built for family and friends. Easy as can be.
from Kaukauna, WI on 4/6/2010
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
This 2 port hub saved me having to replace a perfectly good computer case that was missing front usb headers. The 2 port usb 2.0 front bay hub includes parts for adding a 3.5" device in the same bay. I have the 2 usb 2.0 ports and a 9 in 1 chip reader, thus making the single bay run 2 devices. Otherwise I could have easily left the blank plate on and used it for a hard drive or any other internal device.
from Chicago, IL on 3/12/2010
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
My customer had their motherboard USB ports short-circuit. So, I ordered the Front USB 2.0 port, and they are very happy now, using their cameras and IPods with great delight.
from Fort Wayne, IN on 10/23/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
Have an older case without front USB access. Being I take files with me to other business to work on at home. I needed the USB connection on the front for quick easy access.
I am very impressed at the high quality of the bay USB device. The workmanship is superior.
Included is everything needed to connect any type of computer design.
If you have a spare large bay available then buy this USB solution to bring rear USB connection to the front or un-used USB connection pins on the mother board to the front. And there is still room for a floppy drive or hard drive.
The only thing is you have to pick beige or blace, it would be nice if they just included both colors in the kit.
from North Carolina on 8/3/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
Package provides everything needed for connection either to the motherboard or to the rear USB ports - including cover plate for routing wires to the back. Excellent, thoughtful design. Works flawlessly.
from Flint, MI on 5/11/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
This is a great item for refitting older cases that didn't come with front USB ports!
You can connect to either the motherboard headers or the rear-mounted USB ports, all necessary hardware is included.
You can also add a laptop-size hard drive or standard floppy drive, if desired.
An extremely versatile piece of equipment!
Easy-to-use website.
Reasonable shipping charges.
Helpful e-mail notification.
Prompt delivery.
from Columbia, SC on 5/6/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
This product was very easy to install and makes it very simple to use my USB thumb drive. No more reaching behind the computer to find a vacant usb port.
from Rockaway, NJ on 5/4/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
This works better than the front panel USB ports on my case itself...they didn't skimp on the wiring. I actually don't need to use two plugs when using my external drive.
from Racine, WI on 5/4/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
Works fine. Easily plugs into motherboard.
Just wish it had 4 ports because there are
2 front USB headers on my motherboard.
from Temecula CA on 5/4/2009
Comments about Cables To Go Port Authority 2 USB 2.0 Hi-speed Front-bay Hub 2-Port - Black:
I have three desktop computers. One is for work the other two are for personal use. None had a front USB port. I always had to crawl behind the computer and plug in a USB cable to download from an external device.
This is a simple installation if you have any mechanical ability at all. Internally, you must have at least one USB connector to be able to use the product.