UNITEK Y-6116 PCI Express USB 3.0 Controller Card with 3.5 inch Front Panel, 4 Ports

The UNITEK Y-6116 is a high-performance PCI Express USB 3.0 controller card designed to add four USB 3.0 ports to your desktop computer. It includes a 3.5-inch front panel bay that provides two additional USB 3.0 ports for easy access, making it ideal for connecting high-speed external drives, flash drives, and other peripherals. With data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, this card ensures fast and reliable data transfers, while backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 1.1 ensures broad device support.

Advantages

Upgrade your PC with four USB 3.0 ports, including two conveniently located on a 3.5-inch front panel. The card uses the Renesas uPD720202 chipset for stable performance and supports hot-swapping and plug-and-play for easy device connection. Installation is straightforward: simply insert the card into a PCI Express x1 (or larger) slot and mount the front panel in a 3.5-inch drive bay.

Suitable for

• Desktop computers needing additional high-speed USB ports
• Users requiring front-panel USB access for frequent device connections
• Connecting external storage, SSDs, and other USB 3.0 peripherals

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express x1 (compatible with x4, x8, x16)
• Standard: PCI Express 2.0
• USB Standard: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5 Gbps
• Total USB 3.0 Ports: 4 (2 on PCIe card, 2 on front panel)
• Internal Header: 1x 19-pin USB 3.0
• Front Panel Bay Size: 3.5 inch
• Chipset: Renesas uPD720202 (or compatible)
• Power Connector: 1x SATA 15-pin
• Backward Compatibility: USB 2.0, USB 1.1
• OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 (32/64-bit), Linux
• Hot-Swapping: Supported
• Plug & Play: Supported

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect the SATA power cable to your power supply. Ensure your system has an available PCI Express slot and a 3.5-inch drive bay. Compatible with most desktop motherboards.