This (8) Port USB PCI and front panel combo is the perfect solution for adding USB and Firewire connectivity to your computer. The 3.5 Front Panel Hub adds easy FRONT bay access to (3) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports and (2) Firewire IEEE 1394 ports to your computer, while adding an additonal (3) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports to the back of your computer through one PCI slot. Front panel hub is connected to the PCI card internally with the included cables so that no additonal hardware is necessary to use this solution.