Chieftec MUB-3003 drive bay panel, black

The CHIEFTEC MUB-3003C is a 3.5" drive bay panel that adds modern USB connectivity to desktop systems. It fits into a standard 3.5" external drive bay and provides two USB Type-A ports with USB 3.1 Gen1 (5 Gbps) and one USB Type-C port with USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps). The panel is finished in black and has compact dimensions suitable for most desktop cases.

Advantages

The MUB-3003C expands the number and type of accessible USB ports at the front of your PC, combining high-speed USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports with a faster USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C port. Its standard 3.5" drive bay form factor enables straightforward installation without altering the case layout, and the black finish matches common desktop interiors.

Suitable for

• Upgrading older desktop PCs with modern USB-C connectivity
• Adding high-speed USB ports for external drives and peripherals
• Users who need convenient front-panel access to USB Type-A and Type-C ports

Key specifications

• Model: CHIEFTEC MUB-3003C
• Form factor: fits standard 3.5" external drive bay
• Ports: 2 × USB Type-A (USB 3.1 Gen1, 5 Gbps), 1 × USB Type-C (USB 3.1 Gen2, 10 Gbps)
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 102 × 135 × 25 mm
• Weight: 0.3 kg

How to use

Install the panel into an empty 3.5" external drive bay of your desktop case and secure it according to your case instructions. Connect the internal USB cables to the corresponding motherboard headers or internal USB adapter cables provided by your system to enable the Type-A and Type-C ports. After connection, power on the system and verify that the operating system recognises the new USB ports.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, connect high-speed devices (external SSDs, fast USB storage) to the USB Type-C port to utilise the 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 bandwidth; use the Type-A ports for peripherals and devices compatible with USB 3.1 Gen1 speeds.