iogear GFR381 card reader USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

The GFR381 is an external SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Multi-Card Reader/Writer manufactured by IOGEAR. Designed as a 59-in-1 media hub, it allows users to transfer raw high-definition photos, videos, and documentation across various consumer devices without the need for independent form-factor adapters.

Below are the complete technical specifications for this model:

⚙️ Interface & Data Performance

• Host Connection: USB Type-A via a detachable cable (approximately 18 inches in length)

• USB Interface Protocol: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (fully compliant with standard USB 3.0 specifications)

• Maximum Theoretical Bandwidth: Up to 5 Gbps

• Simultaneous Card Operations: Fully supported (capable of reading and writing data streams across multiple memory card slots concurrently)

• Hot-Swappable: Yes (cards can be hot-swapped without requiring a host system reboot)

• Power Source: Fully USB Bus Powered (draws standard system interface voltage natively; requires no external AC power adapters)

📂 Flash Memory Card Compatibility

Features an all-in-one multi-slot framework designed to recognize up to 59 different card formats, including:

• Secure Digital (SD): SD, SDHC, SDXC (natively supports high capacities up to 128GB and UHS-I speeds)

• MicroSD: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, TransFlash

• CompactFlash (CF): CompactFlash Type I and Type II

• Memory Stick (MS): Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro (M2)

• MultiMediaCard (MMC): MMC, miniSD, RS-MMC, MMC II, MultiMediaCardmobile

• Other Formats: xD-Picture Card

🧱 Physical Architecture & Build Dimensions

• Enclosure Type: Compact, external desktop housing

• Product Color: Black

• Physical Dimensions (H x W x L): 0.50" x 1.90" x 3.30" (1.27 cm x 4.82 cm x 8.38 cm)

• Net Unit Weight: 0.10 lbs (1.6 oz / ~45 grams)

🖥️ Platform OS Compatibility

Natively executes background negotiations using universal Plug-and-Play standards:

• Microsoft Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11 (requires a native USB 3.0 port layout to achieve full SuperSpeed data transitions)

• Apple Mac: Fully compatible via legacy USB 2.0 and 1.1 backward-compatible link states

📦 Certifications & Logistic Identifiers

• Manufacturer: IOGEAR

• Model Designation: GFR381

• UPC: 881317509208

• Compliant Standards: RoHS certified, CE

• Warranty Period: 3-year limited manufacturer warranty