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Black aluminium hot-swap rack with removable 2.5-inch drive tray, fits 3.5-inch bay

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPX-35U3-SA 3.5" to 2.5" SATA 6 Gbps Hot-swap Rack

SKU CH-TTR0-E0553 MPN BPX-35U3-SA

Converts a 3.5" bay to hot-swap 2.5" SATA drives with internal SATA and external USB 3.0 access

  • Product typeHard Drive Cage
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: 1 × 2.5 in Hotswap 1 × 3.5 in Drives Ho
  • Key featuresEasily connect a 2.5 in HDD / SSD to your computer with this
  • Dual internal SATA and external USB 3.0 connectivity for flexible drive access
  • Fits a standard 3.5" bay while accepting 2.5" SATA I/II/III drives
  • Tool-free hot-swap ejection lets you secure or transport the enclosure instantly
  • Aluminium enclosure dissipates heat and resists shock during mobile use
  • Dust-resistant front bezel helps protect the drive in server environments

Dual-purpose SATA rack

The iStarUSA BPX-35U3-SA is a new 3.5-inch bay adapter that holds one 2.5-inch SATA drive. It combines a fixed internal rack with a removable aluminium enclosure that slides in and out. The enclosure connects internally through a SATA 6 Gbps link to the motherboard and externally through a USB 3.0 port for portable access.

Internal or external workflows

This kit suits builders who want a hot-swap 2.5-inch drive inside a standard 3.5-inch bay and the option to eject that same drive for USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 use elsewhere. It does not suit buyers who need to mount a 3.5-inch drive in the removable tray or who require more than one hot-swap slot in a single bay.

Single 2.5-inch SATA tray

The decisive specification is the single removable tray that accepts 7 mm or 9.5 mm 2.5-inch SATA I, II or III hard drives and SSDs. The tray ejects with a button press and provides both the internal SATA connection and the external USB 3.0 interface.

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Price $31.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameBPX-35U3-SA
Product typeHard Drive Cage
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size183 × 160 × 48 mm

Questions about this item

Does the BPX-35U3-SA fit a standard 3.5 inch drive bay?

Yes, the fixed rack is engineered to fit into any standard 3.5 inch drive bay.

What is the correct way to install the SATA cable and the removable enclosure?

Connect the included SATA cable to the motherboard first, then slide the enclosure with the 2.5 inch drive into the fixed rack until it clicks.

Which drive heights are supported for future drive replacements?

The enclosure accepts both 7 mm and 9.5 mm 2.5 inch SATA drives.

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