Introduction

So many PC cases out there are missing front bezel connections for USB, audio etc. Front connections are so much more convenient that your motherboard connections. Because of the lack of PC cases without these connections many companies make multifunction panels that go in your 5.25" drive bays. Today we will be looking at the PowerPanel from AeroCool that features 2 USB ports, earphone and microphone jacks, a SATA connection, a 25 in 1 card reader, and 4 power USB ports that you can use to power devices that have a USB connection. AeroCool is able to fit all of this into one 5.25" drive bay, so let's take a look.

Specs

Here are some specs and features listed on the Aerocool website.

Color coded 5v and 12v PoweredUSB reads and writes USB2.0 and also serves as multi-purpose charger or connector for other peripherals.
Power SATA and SATA connection
USB2.0 x 4
25 in 1 card reader
Elegantly brushed aluminum front panel
Dimensions: 148mm(W)x42.3mm(H)x92mm(D)
Drive bays: 1x 5.25" bay
Weight: 450g

Card Reader

SM Port:
- SM / XD Ready

CF Port:
- CF I / CF II / MD / CF-Ultra / CF Extreme

SD Port:
- SD / MMC / MMC II / MMC 4.0 / RS MMC / HS MMC / MiniSD (adapter) / SD-Ultra II / T-Flash (Adapter)

MD Port:
- MS / MS Pro / MS Duo (adapter)
- MS Pro Duo (adapter) / MS Pro (MS) / MS (MG)
- HS MS Pro (MG) / HS MS Pro Duo (MG) (adapter) / MS Pro Ultra II

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