StarTech.com USB 3.0, Female 20 Pin IDC to Female USB A, 5Gbps, 500mm

Speed up your data transfer with this slot plate adaptor from StarTech.com. Simply plug the 20-pin header connector into your motherboard and add the slot plate to the rear of your desktop computer. With two USB (universal serial bus) female A 3.0 ports, it's a quick and effective way to upgrade your home or office computer to work with peripherals including external hard drives and printers.

Backwards compatibilityThe two ports also work with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 for use with a wide range of legacy devices.
Fast transfer ratesThe USB 3.0 ports help you reach data-transfer speeds up to 5Gbps (gigabits per second).
Increased device connectivityAdding USB ports to older style desktop computers increases connectivity to newer devices such as mobile phones and laser printers.

• Blue USB cable colour makes it easy to identify in problem-solving and repairs• 500mm cable length for flexibility when installing• Charges and synchronises with one cable for convenience

Are USB 3.0 and USB A the same?USB ports and connectors are categorised by shape and speed. The letter refers to the shape and the number refers to the speed. This adapter has two USB A 3.0 ports, so it's a standard-size connector with SuperSpeed data transfer.

Not only does this work with the latest technology out there, StarTech have made sure that previous versions of USB aren’t forgotten. Users can connect USB 1.1 and 2.0 to the type A ports found in the slot. This means users can continue to use their older USB enabled devices and not worry about having to replace perfectly functionable peripherals.

• USB version 3.0
• 1x 20 pin IDC motherboard header connector
• 2x USB type A female ports
• 0.5m cable length
• Maximum data transfer rate 5Gbps
• Charge, sync, and power devices
• Intended for the back of a inclosure
• Slot plate built around type A ports
• Blue cable colour
• Backwards compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0

Add an extra two USB A ports to your set up with ease and the latest technology. True plug and play, charge, power and sync your mobile devices via the host computer with ease once installed.

You can differentiate between 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 USB connectors by looking at the colour of the plastic inside the connection end. They will be either white, black or blue respectively.

A USB header on a motherboard is a group of pins ready for specific header connections. They provide the option for additional USB ports to be attached to a computer’s chassis.

Some desktops have as many as six USB ports already built in with room for attaching additional ports via a header cable. The number of headers depends on the motherboard in the computer. To find this out, check the motherboard documentation to find the location of the headers, then open the system to see how they are being used and if there are opportunities to connect additional header cables.

• 1x Slot Plate Adapter with Motherboard Header to 2x USB A 3.0 Female Ports, 0.5m Cable