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Silver aluminum hot-swap cage with 80mm fan and LED indicators

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPU-340-SA- SILVER 3x5.25" to 4x3.5" SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Backplane Cage server accessory

SKU CH-5GFD-YMVNN MPN BPU-340-SA- SILVER

Fits four 3.5" SATA drives into three 5.25" bays with hot-swap support and an 80 mm cooling fan

  • DetailsCooling Fan : 1 × 80 mm Interface : SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Capabl
  • Key featuresStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Plug & Play
  • Converts three 5.25" bays into four 3.5" SATA drive slots
  • SATA 2.0 hot-swap backplane enables drive changes without powering down
  • All-aluminium body with conductive dissipation grooves keeps drives cool
  • Built-in 80 mm fan with speed-control switch provides active airflow
  • LED indicators show power, fan and high-temperature status at a glance

Compact Hot-Swap Cage

The iStarUSA BPU-340-SA SILVER converts three standard 5.25" drive bays into four hot-swap slots for 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives. It targets server builders and workstation users who need high-density storage with RAID 0, 1 or 5 capability in a compact aluminium chassis. The unit includes an 80mm cooling fan and four SATA cables for immediate installation.

SATA 2.0 Backplane Interface

The backplane operates at SATA 2.0 speeds and requires a separate RAID controller to enable the advertised RAID 0, 1 and 5 configurations. Without that controller the cage functions only as a hot-swap drive holder. Buyers planning software RAID or direct HBA connections should verify controller compatibility before purchase.

Included Cables and Cooling

Four SATA data cables are bundled so each drive bay can be connected without extra parts. The 80mm fan features a speed-control switch and works alongside conductive dissipation grooves in the aluminium body to manage drive temperatures. Power, fan and high-temperature LED indicators provide at-a-glance status monitoring for the array.

How it compares

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Price $91.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameBPU-340-SA- SILVER
Size & build
Shipping weight1.84 kg
Package size254 × 191 × 171 mm

Questions about this item

How many 3.5" SATA drives can the BPU-340-SA- SILVER hold in a single three-bay 5.25" slot?

The cage fits four 3.5" SATA drives inside three standard 5.25" front bays, giving high-density storage without using extra chassis space.

What does the SATA 2.0 interface limit in real use?

SATA 2.0 caps each drive at 3 Gb/s, so sequential throughput will not exceed that ceiling even with faster SATA III drives installed.

What physical space and mounting does the unit need?

It occupies three 5.25" drive bays, weighs 10 lbs, and includes an 80 mm cooling fan plus all required SATA cables for installation.

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