Startech 3.5in Front Bay USB Memory Card Reader

StarTech 3.5" Front Bay Internal USB Memory Card Reader - 35FCREADBK3

Unlock streamlined access to all your digital media with the StarTech 3.5-inch Front Bay USB Memory Card Reader. Designed for seamless integration into the front panel of your desktop PC, this internal card reader eliminates the need for external adapters and cumbersome cables, providing a clean, permanent solution for photographers, videographers, and power users. By installing directly into a standard 3.5" drive bay and connecting to an internal motherboard header, it becomes an integral part of your workstation, ready whenever you need to transfer photos, videos, music, or data files. Experience the convenience of high-speed file transfers right at your fingertips, enhancing your workflow and productivity.

The 35FCREADBK3 3.5 Multimedia Card Reader offers quick and easy access to the most popular flash card formats, from the front panel of almost any desktop computer.

Suitable for quickly accessing memory cards from virtually any portable media device , this versatile media card reader supports 22 of the most popular card types, including:Compact Flash (CF type I), Secure Digital (SD/miniSD/microSD/SDHC/SDXC), MultiMediaCard (MMC/RS-MMC/HS-MMC/MMCmobile/MMCplus/MMCmicro/HC-MMC), MemoryStick (MS/MS Duo/HS-MS/MS PRO/MS PRO Duo/MS PRO-HG Duo/MS-ROM/M2), and xD Picture cards, this reader is ready to handle the memory cards from virtually any portable device from cameras to music players.

The card reader also allows simultaneous access to multimedia card types (excluding same type media), allowing you to copy files from or between different cards at the same time.

Key Benefits:

* Unmatched Convenience: Mounts directly in your computer´s 3.5" front bay for easy, permanent access, decluttering your workspace by eliminating external readers and cables.
* Massive Card Compatibility: Provides a single slot for virtually every common memory card, ensuring you can read media from a vast array of devices like digital cameras, drones, smartphones, and audio recorders without needing multiple adapters.
* Time-Saving Efficiency: Features simultaneous card access, allowing you to transfer files between different memory cards at the same time, significantly speeding up data management and backup processes.
* Effortless Integration: Designed for simple, plug-and-play installation. It connects directly to a standard USB 2.0 motherboard header and requires no additional drivers or software on most modern operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
* Clean, Professional Look: The black bezel integrates smoothly into the front of most standard PC cases, maintaining a professional and unobtrusive aesthetic for your custom build or office workstation.

Main Features:

* Fits standard 3.5-inch front drive bays
* Supports 22 different types of memory cards
* Allows simultaneous read/write access to multiple cards (of different types)
* Connects via an internal 9-pin USB 2.0 motherboard header
* Powered directly from the USB bus, no external power required
* Front-facing LED indicator for power and activity status
* OS-independent and plug-and-play for hassle-free setup

Attributes: Card readers, USB-A

Technical Specifications:

* Model: 35FCREADBK3
* Host Connection: 1x USB 2.0 Motherboard Header (9-pin)
* Data Transfer Rate (Max): 480 Mbps
* Number of Card Slots: 5
* Supported Card Families: CompactFlash (CF), Secure Digital (SD / SDHC / SDXC), microSD, miniSD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS / MS PRO / M2), xD-Picture Card
* Power Source: USB Bus-Powered
* OS Compatibility: Windows® (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11), macOS® (10.x and later), Linux®
* LED Indicator: 1 - Power/Activity (Green/Red)