The StarTech.com USBPLATE4 is a slot plate adapter designed to provide four USB Type-A female port connections directly from a motherboard. This component is suitable for IT professionals and system integrators building or upgrading desktop computers, particularly when additional external USB ports are required but internal motherboard headers are available. It addresses the common issue of limited external USB access by converting internal USB pin-outs into usable external ports, without requiring additional PCI cards. This adapter is a practical solution for expanding connectivity in business environments where peripherals need reliable USB access directly from the system chassis.
This adapter provides four USB Type-A female ports for external connections.
The product is a 4 Port USB A Female Slot Plate Adapter, designed to connect to a motherboard.
It is used to convert internal motherboard USB connections into four external USB Type-A ports, typically mounted in an available slot on a computer chassis.
Yes, it connects to a motherboard via a 4-pin USB header.
USBPLATE4 - Startech PROVIDES FOUR USB PORT CONNECTIONS TO A MOTHERBOARD - 4 PORT USB A FEMALE SLOT P