Easy-fit 10Gbit/s USB 3.1 Experience
The USB 3.1 Front Panel slides easily into any standard 5.25-inch drive bay, so in just three simple steps you'll enjoy the benefits of USB 3.1's 10Gbit/s transfer speeds:
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1Slide the USB 3.1 Front Panel into your preferred 5.25-inch drive bay and tighten the retaining screws.
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2Connect the included SATA Express cable to the SATA Express port on your PC's motherboard.
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3Connect the SATA power plug to the USB 3.1 Front Panel. That's it — you're done!
Dual-purpose DIY solution - front or back
The USB 3.1 Front Panel provides you multiple use way, just unscrew the box then you will have a DIY expansion card, slot your card in simple steps:
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1Open USB 3.1 Front Panel and remove the printed-circuit board (PCB) from the housing.
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2Attach the supplied bracket to the removed PCB, transforming it into an expansion card.
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3Slide the expansion card into a spare slot and your PC now has two USB 3.1 Type-A ports at the back panel!