--- product_id: 29840246 title: "Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25\" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H)" brand: "vantec" price: "£23.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/29840246-vantec-usb-3-0-front-panel-with-5-25-hdd store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Fits 3.5" & 2.5" HDD/SSD 2 USB 3.0 ports @ 5Gbps Easy 5.25" bay installation Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H) **Brand:** vantec **Price:** £23.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your rig with speed and storage—because your setup deserves the best! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H) by vantec - **How much does it cost?** £23.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/29840246-vantec-usb-3-0-front-panel-with-5-25-hdd) ## Best For - vantec enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vantec brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual USB 3.0 Front Ports:** Experience blazing 5Gbps data transfer speeds with two shielded USB 3.0 ports, perfect for your high-speed peripherals. - • **Tool-Free Front Panel Access:** Pop out the front panel effortlessly for quick installation or swapping of devices, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. - • **Compact & Professional Design:** Sleek half-height bracket fits all standard PC front panels, blending functionality with a clean, professional aesthetic. - • **Universal HDD/SSD Compatibility:** Seamlessly mount any 3.5" or 2.5" HDD/SSD in your PC’s 5.25" bay—flexibility that adapts to your evolving storage needs. - • **Built for IT Pros & System Integrators:** Designed with precision and durability, this bracket is the go-to solution for professionals who demand reliability and efficiency. ## Overview The Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H) transforms a standard 5.25" drive bay into a versatile hub featuring two high-speed USB 3.0 ports and a secure mount for one 3.5" or 2.5" HDD/SSD. Engineered for easy installation and broad compatibility, it’s the ideal upgrade for professionals seeking enhanced connectivity and expanded storage in a sleek, compact form factor. ## Description The USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25” HDD/SSD Bracket is a well design bracket. It is compact and takes up only one 5.25” half height drive bay to accommodate one 2.5” HDD/SSD or one 3.5” HDD or one 3.5” internal device or card reader. The bracket comes with 2 USB 3.0 front ports for easy connection to your USB 3.0 devices. The installation is straight-forward, which makes for the hassle-free transition to your HDD/SSD. Review: Excellent option, love extra hdd/sdd bay - Love to have 2 usb 3 ports but locating the ports at the two opposite edges of the bay is quite awkward and the cable tends to get tangled with other cables. It is preferable to have the two ports at the same location at one of the edges. Build quality is good but screw holes are a bit out of the standard length so I had to modify them to make the brackets (that came with the chasis) fit. Overall, good quality and serves the purpose, the extra space for a disk is a plus. Review: I'm happy with it - I was looking for a USB 3.0 face plate that could also hold a drive or two. The bracket is the right kind of plastic (if there is such a thing). It is the thick slightly flexible plastic rather than the thin easily breakable plastic. The two USB's work. The USB ports do not orient in the same direction to each other. So inserting a cable or thumb drive in one side is one way, and in the other is the exact opposite way; maybe this is the standard? Not an issue for me, just something to note for anyone thinking about purchasing this one. Pros: Works fine with my large tower case that has the quick lock drive sliders. I did not need to use the included screws Contains eight or ten course screws, so plenty of screws for mounting this unit and a 3.5" HDD if going that route Holds two SSD drives with some modification Proper mounting holes to mount a 3.5" HDD screwing from the side, or the bottom Two USB 3.0 ports Cons: Two SSD drives can be mounted if you make modifications or strap them together USB ports mirror each other. They do not orient the same way, so inserting something in one is 180 degrees opposite to the other ## Features - Includes 2 (shielded) USB 3.0 front ports and 80 cm shield USB 3.0 cable with 20pin connector - Adapts 5.25" internal drive bay for use of any 3.5” or 2.5” HDD/SSD/internal device - Pop out front panel for easy installation of other peripherals - Fits all 5.25" drive bays on any standard PC's front panel - Perfect for System Integrators and IT Professionals ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01FWK8PMC | | Best Sellers Rank | #989 in Enclosures | | Compatible Devices | 3.5" HDD/SSD, 2.5" HDD/SSD | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (211) | | Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second | | Date First Available | May 19, 2016 | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767022291, 04716872102662 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.79 x 6.5 x 1.65 inches | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Item model number | HDA-502H | | Manufacturer | Vantec Thermal Technologies | | Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 | | Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 | | Operating System | All Windows | | Product Dimensions | 5.79 x 6.5 x 1.65 inches | | Series | HDA-502H | | UPC | 844767022291 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vantec - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Hardware Platform:** Personal Computer - **Item Weight:** 0.5 Pounds - **Product Dimensions:** 6.5"L x 5.79"W x 1.65"H ## Images ![Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PEgm2YXOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent option, love extra hdd/sdd bay *by A***O on November 1, 2024* Love to have 2 usb 3 ports but locating the ports at the two opposite edges of the bay is quite awkward and the cable tends to get tangled with other cables. It is preferable to have the two ports at the same location at one of the edges. Build quality is good but screw holes are a bit out of the standard length so I had to modify them to make the brackets (that came with the chasis) fit. Overall, good quality and serves the purpose, the extra space for a disk is a plus. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm happy with it *by J***P on December 11, 2018* I was looking for a USB 3.0 face plate that could also hold a drive or two. The bracket is the right kind of plastic (if there is such a thing). It is the thick slightly flexible plastic rather than the thin easily breakable plastic. The two USB's work. The USB ports do not orient in the same direction to each other. So inserting a cable or thumb drive in one side is one way, and in the other is the exact opposite way; maybe this is the standard? Not an issue for me, just something to note for anyone thinking about purchasing this one. Pros: Works fine with my large tower case that has the quick lock drive sliders. I did not need to use the included screws Contains eight or ten course screws, so plenty of screws for mounting this unit and a 3.5" HDD if going that route Holds two SSD drives with some modification Proper mounting holes to mount a 3.5" HDD screwing from the side, or the bottom Two USB 3.0 ports Cons: Two SSD drives can be mounted if you make modifications or strap them together USB ports mirror each other. They do not orient the same way, so inserting something in one is 180 degrees opposite to the other ### ⭐⭐⭐ WAY OVERPRICED *by L***. on August 14, 2022* Only real attractive feature is layout that allows insertion of 2.5" hot swap bays that are also flanked by USB 3-3.2 ports on each side. For us, that provides 4 USB 3.2 outputs at top front of PC, as most customers would appreciate. Construction is plastic so mounting screws go into unthreaded plastic holes. Careful when installing your 2.5 bay into sled. Cables are too short. Adapter for USB A male should be part of this kit so users can pull USB 3.2 off the back of their PCs and port to front. About $4 worth of kit for close to $16 in price but OEM knows it's about the only game in town for this specific application. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vantec USB 3.0 Front Panel with 5.25" HDD/SSD Bracket (HDA-502H) - GRAUGEAR 3.5 Inch Front Panel USB C Hub, SD/microSD Internal Card Reader, 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB3.2 Type-E Key-A 20-Pin Header & USB3.0 Header & 15-Pin SATA Power Connector Required [G-MP01CR] - Syba "I/O Crest Blank Tray Storage Box Drawer for 5.25"" Bay Drive SY-ACC65085 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/29840246-vantec-usb-3-0-front-panel-with-5-25-hdd](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/29840246-vantec-usb-3-0-front-panel-with-5-25-hdd) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*