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Black metal frame with plastic latch, converts 2.5" drive to 3.5" bay

iStarUSA Inc. Refurbished

iStarUSA Inc. RP-HDD2535-SI-RF 2.5" to 3.5" drive converter server accessory

SKU CH-768P-CHSMZ MPN RP-HDD2535-SI-RF

Converts a 2.5" SSD or HDD into a 3.5" bay with direct cable connection and universal screw placement for 7mm, 9.5mm and 15mm drives

  • DetailsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 × 3.5 in Drive (
  • Key featuresQuick and easy installation 1 × 2.5 in hard drive in 1 × 3.5
  • Fits a 2.5" drive into a 3.5" bay
  • Direct cable or backplane connection without signal loss
  • Universal screw pattern ensures broad chassis compatibility
  • Supports 7mm, 9.5mm and 15mm thick drives
  • Works with BPN-DE230SS, BPN-DE340SS and BPN-DE350SS backplanes

Drive Bay Converter

This refurbished iStarUSA adapter lets you install a 2.5 inch hard drive or SSD into a standard 3.5 inch internal drive bay. It is built with a metal frame and a plastic latch for quick, tool-free mounting in servers and workstations. The unit connects directly to the existing data cable or backplane without signal loss.

2.5 Inch Drive Support

The bracket accepts drives measuring 7 mm, 9.5 mm or 15 mm thick, covering the full range of common laptop and enterprise 2.5 inch form factors. Universal screw-hole placement ensures compatibility with a wide variety of drive models and chassis designs.

Capacity and Headroom

A single converter handles one 2.5 inch drive in one 3.5 inch bay, making it ideal for adding solid-state storage to legacy server bays. It does not support multiple drives per bay, so installations requiring higher density will need additional brackets.

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Price $6.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameRP-HDD2535-SI-RF
Product typeOther
Size & build
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

What drive thicknesses does the converter accept once installed in a 3.5" bay?

It accommodates 7mm, 9.5mm and 15mm thick 2.5" SSDs or HDDs.

Does the adapter connect directly to a backplane or cable without signal loss?

Yes, it connects directly to a data cable or HDD backplane with no signal loss.

What screw-hole pattern does the bracket use for mounting?

It uses a universal screw-hole design for maximum compatibility with standard 3.5" drive bays.

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