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Silver aluminium hot-swap cage holding three 3.5 inch drives in two 5.25 inch bays

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPN-DE230SS-SILVER 2×5.25" to 3×3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s Hot-Swap Cage

SKU CH-ZQTV-KXJBD MPN BPN-DE230SS-SILVER

Converts two 5.25" bays into three hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s slots with aluminium frame and 70 mm fan

  • Product typeHard Drive Cage
  • Product colorSilver
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: Hotswap 3.5 in: 3 / 5.25 in Drives: 2 H
  • Key featuresAluminum Frame, designed for heavy-duty purpose Support SAS
  • Fits three 3.5" drives in two 5.25" bays
  • Hot-swap SAS and SATA drives at up to 6.0 Gb/s
  • Aluminium frame and bezel dissipate heat quickly
  • Built-in 70 mm fan maintains cool operation
  • Key lock secures drives against unauthorised removal

Hot-swap density for two 5.25" bays

This cage converts two standard 5.25-inch drive bays into three hot-swap 3.5-inch bays for SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III drives. It targets server builders and workstation users who need dense, removable storage without trays.

Fits standard bays and frees internal space

The unit mounts directly into two 5.25-inch front openings using an aluminum frame and bezel. A built-in 70 mm fan with a removable cover pulls air front-to-back, while the aluminum body acts as a heatsink so no extra cooling brackets are required.

Three drives at 6.0 Gb/s with RAID flexibility

Each bay runs at up to 6.0 Gb/s and the backplane supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0 and 5 for performance or redundancy. The key lock and dual-colour LEDs add physical security and at-a-glance status. Builders needing more than three drives or tray-based carriers will need a different enclosure.

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Price $60.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameBPN-DE230SS-SILVER
Product typeHard Drive Cage
Product colorSilver
Size & build
Shipping weight1.08 kg
Package size259 × 191 × 135 mm

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Questions about this item

How many 3.5" drives fit in the two 5.25" bays?

The cage holds three 3.5" SAS or SATA drives across two standard 5.25" front bays.

What cooling does the unit provide for all-day operation?

A built-in 70 mm fan and the full aluminium frame pull heat from front to back to keep drives cool under sustained load.

Which host interface does the backplane use for 6.0 Gb/s speeds?

The backplane connects via SAS or SATA interfaces that both support up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.

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