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Blue aluminium hot-swap cage converting three 5.25in bays to four 3.5in drive slots with key lock and 80mm fan

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPN-DE340SS-BLUE 3 x 5.25" to 4 x 3.5" SAS / SATA 6.0 Gbps Hot-swap Rack server accessory

SKU CH-FXRP-NHW10 MPN BPN-DE340SS-BLUE

Converts three 5.25" bays into four hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gbps drive slots with aluminum frame, key lock and 80mm cooling

  • Product typeHot-swap Rack
  • Product colorBlue
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: 4 × 3.5 in Hotswap 3 × 5.25 in Drive Ho
  • Key featuresAluminum Frame, designed for heavy-duty purpose Support SAS
  • Converts three 5.25" bays into four 3.5" drive slots
  • Supports SAS and SATA drives at up to 6.0 Gbps transfer rate
  • Full aluminium construction with 80 mm fan for rapid heat dissipation
  • Key-locked front bezel prevents unauthorised drive removal
  • Hot-swap trayless design enables drive changes without powering down

3 x 5.25in to 4 x 3.5in Hot-swap Cage

The iStarUSA BPN-DE340SS-BLUE converts three standard 5.25in drive bays into four hot-swap slots for 3.5in SAS and SATA hard drives. Its full aluminum frame and integrated 80mm fan provide structural rigidity and active cooling for sustained operation. A metal key lock on the aluminum front bezel secures the drives against unauthorised removal. Multi-colour LEDs show power status and drive activity at a glance.

Server Builders Adding High-density Storage

This cage suits administrators who need to maximise 3.5in drive count in a 5.25in bay footprint while retaining hot-swap convenience. It supports SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III drives at up to 6.0 Gbps and works with hardware RAID controllers for redundancy. Builders requiring tool-less trays, 2.5in drive support or external connectivity should look at alternative enclosures that provide those specific features.

6.0 Gbps SAS and SATA Interface Support

The backplane is rated for 6.0 Gbps transfer rates across both SAS and SATA protocols, making this the decisive specification for drive compatibility. Drives limited to slower SATA revisions will operate at their native speed but cannot exceed the cage's maximum. Verify that your host bus adapter or RAID controller matches this interface generation to avoid a bottleneck.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameBPN-DE340SS-BLUE
Product typeHot-swap Rack
Product colorBlue
Size & build
Shipping weight1.66 kg
Package size249 × 185 × 168 mm

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Questions about this item

Will my older SATA II drives work in the BPN-DE340SS-BLUE hot-swap rack?

Yes — the backplane accepts SATA I/II/III drives, so your existing SATA II disks will function normally.

How can I confirm the BPN-DE340SS-BLUE is operating correctly after installation?

The front LEDs show blue for power and purple when a drive is being accessed, giving immediate visual confirmation.

What comes with the BPN-DE340SS-BLUE and what must I purchase separately?

The cage includes four trayless 3.5-inch bays, an 80mm fan with adjustable speed, and a key lock; drives, a RAID controller for RAID modes, and SAS/SATA cables are not included.

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