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Black steel bracket converting a 2.5 drive to fit a 3.5 bay

CRU

CRU 5220-0000-02 2.5 to 3.5 hdd accessory

SKU CH-APK9-RAJ7V MPN 5220-0000-02

Metal bracket fits a 2.5" SATA or SAS drive up to 15 mm into a 3.5" bay with airflow spacing for heat dissipation

  • Conversion tray1 × 2.5 in Drive to 3.5 in Bay
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsProduct name: 2.5 to 3.5 in Metal Drive Adapter Bracket Driv
  • Key featuresDesigned specifically for the existing 3.5 in bays of newer
  • Fits any 2.5" SATA or SAS drive into a 3.5" bay
  • Steel build and airflow spacing keep temperatures low
  • No electronics means native SATA or SAS speed up to 6 Gbps
  • Accepts drives up to 15 mm tall for full compatibility
  • Rigid metal frame secures the drive in chassis, backplanes or RAID enclosures

2.5" to 3.5" Drive Adapter Bracket

This metal bracket lets you install a 2.5 inch SATA or SAS hard drive or SSD into a standard 3.5 inch drive bay. It accepts drives up to 15mm thick and requires no electronic components. The all steel construction provides rigidity and durability for long term use in desktop chassis, backplanes or RAID enclosures.

Who should use this and who should not

Builders fitting 2.5 inch SATA or SAS storage into 3.5 inch bays will find this bracket a direct solution. It suits any capacity drive within the height limit and preserves the native interface speed. Buyers needing to mount M.2 or PCIe storage, or those requiring a 2.5 inch bay for a 3.5 inch drive, must choose a different adapter type.

Critical specification: 15mm drive height limit

The bracket accommodates drives no taller than 15mm. Measure your 2.5 inch drive before purchase; thicker models will not fit. This single physical constraint determines compatibility regardless of drive capacity or interface generation.

How it compares

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Price $18.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCRU
Model name5220-0000-02
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size165 × 155 × 48 mm
More details
Conversion tray1 × 2.5 in Drive to 3.5 in Bay

Questions about this item

Will the steel bracket need any screws or parts replaced over time?

The all-steel construction has no moving parts or electronics, so no maintenance or replacement parts are required.

What height limit stops a 2.5" drive from fitting?

The bracket accepts drives up to 15 mm tall; thicker drives will not fit.

Does the metal frame add noise or heat when the drive runs continuously?

The open airflow spacing under the drive allows passive cooling, and the bracket itself generates no noise or extra heat.

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