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Red aluminium front bezel hot-swap rack for 3.5 inch drives in 5.25 inch bay

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPN-DE110HD-RED 3.5" Hot-swap Rack 12Gb/s Red

SKU CH-1MQ7-BE420 MPN BPN-DE110HD-RED

A 3.5" hot-swap rack fits one SAS or SATA drive into a 5.25" bay at 12Gb/s with a key lock and aluminium construction

  • Product typeHDD Hot-swap Rack
  • DetailsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 × 3.5 in Hot-Swa
  • Key featuresAluminum Frame, light weight and durability design Supports
  • Hot-swap 3.5" SAS and SATA drives at up to 12Gb/s
  • Tool-free tray-less mounting lets you insert or remove drives in seconds
  • Aluminium chassis and front bezel dissipate heat quickly for cooler operation
  • Key-locked front bezel secures the drive against unauthorised removal
  • Fits a single 5.25" bay with compact 1.65" x 5.75" x 7.10" dimensions

Single-Bay Hot-Swap Rack

The iStarUSA BPN-DE110HD-RED converts a 5.25" bay into a trayless 3.5" hot-swap slot with a red aluminium bezel. It accepts SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III drives and supports transfer rates up to 12Gb/s. A key lock secures the drive and LEDs show power and access status.

Server Builders Needing One Removable Drive

Technicians who swap a single 3.5" drive between systems will appreciate the screw-less, tray-free mechanism and the integrated aluminium heat-sink design. The unit fits a standard 5.25" opening and is RoHS compliant. Builders who need multiple simultaneous drive bays should look elsewhere.

12Gb/s SAS and SATA Interface

The backplane delivers up to 12Gb/s bandwidth for both SAS and SATA protocols, so the drive’s native speed is the limiting factor. Compatibility extends to 14TB 3.5" drives, making the interface spec the key figure when matching this rack to your controller and media.

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameBPN-DE110HD-RED
Product typeHDD Hot-swap Rack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 12Gb/s SAS interface actually deliver 12Gb/s with a SATA III drive?

SATA III tops out at 6Gb/s, so the rack will only run at 6Gb/s with SATA drives; 12Gb/s requires a SAS III drive and controller.

Will this red front-bezel unit fit my standard 5.25" front-panel bay?

Yes — the chassis measures 1.65" x 5.75" x 7.10" and is designed for a single 5.25" bay.

How do I install a 3.5" drive without trays or screws, and what step do people miss?

Slide the bare drive straight in until the connector seats; the missed step is pushing firmly enough to fully engage the backplane.

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