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Black metal cage with plastic front panel, slim optical bay, 2.5 inch hot-swap bay, two USB 3.0 ports, key lock

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. T-5K25TU-SA 5.25" to Slim ODD and 2.5" SATA 6.0 Gb/s Hot-Swap Cage with USB 3.0 server accessory

SKU CH-3Z0H-RKJT6 MPN T-5K25TU-SA

Converts a 5.25 inch bay into a slim optical drive slot and a hot-swap 2.5 inch SATA 6.0 Gb/s bay with front USB 3.0 ports

  • Product typeHard Drive Cage
  • DetailsDimension: 5.83 in x 5.43 in x 1.65 in (W x D x H)
  • Key featuresHigh performance transfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s 2.5 in hotswap
  • Fits a standard 5.25" bay for slim ODD and 2.5" SATA drive
  • Hot-swap 2.5" SATA bay at 6.0 Gb/s without trays
  • Key lock secures the 2.5" drive bay
  • Two front USB 3.0 ports for quick access
  • Metal chassis with plastic ABS front for durability

Drive Cage for 5.25" Bay

The iStarUSA T-5K25TU-SA converts a single 5.25 inch bay into one slim optical drive slot and one 2.5 inch SATA hot-swap bay with a key lock. Two front USB 3.0 ports provide easy external connectivity. The metal chassis and plastic ABS front panel are built for repeated insertion cycles in server or workstation chassis.

Suits Systems Needing Combined Slim Optical

This cage fits administrators who want front-access removable 2.5 inch SATA storage alongside a slim optical drive without sacrificing additional bays. It is not suited for installations that require multiple hot-swap bays, support for drives thicker than 9.5 mm, or a full-height 5.25 inch optical drive.

Single 2.5" SATA Hot-Swap Bay at 6.0 Gb/s

The decisive specification is the single trayless 2.5 inch bay operating at SATA 6.0 Gb/s with a key lock. If the build demands more than one removable SATA drive or a different drive thickness, this cage will not meet the requirement.

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Price $30.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-5K25TU-SA
Product typeHard Drive Cage
Size & build
Shipping weight0.64 kg
Package size211 × 175 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Does the cage add noticeable noise or heat when the 2.5" SATA drive runs continuously?

The unit has no fan, so it adds no mechanical noise and relies on the chassis airflow to dissipate heat from the drive.

What must the system already provide for the cage to function?

A free 5.25" bay, one internal SATA data cable, one SATA power connector and an internal USB 3.0 header for the two front ports.

Will a 9.5 mm thick 2.5" SATA SSD work in the hot-swap bay alongside an older slim optical drive?

Yes, the bay accepts any 2.5" SATA I/II/III drive up to 9.5 mm thick and the slim optical bay operates independently.

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