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Black metal drive cage with two trayless bays and twin USB 3.0 ports

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. T-5K3525U-SA 5.25" to 2.5" & 3.5" SATA 6.0 Gb/s trayless hot-swap cage server accessory

SKU CH-MNJZ-ZXDYV MPN T-5K3525U-SA

Converts a single 5.25" bay into trayless hot-swap bays for one 2.5" and one 3.5" SATA drive at 6.0 Gb/s, plus two front USB 3.0 ports and a key lock

  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays 5.25 in Drives: 1 Hotswap 3.5 in: 1 Hots
  • Key featuresStainless steel material to avoid rust problem after use Hig
  • Fits one 2.5" and one 3.5" SATA drive in a single 5.25" bay
  • Trayless hot-swap lets you change drives without tools or trays
  • Key lock secures both drives against unauthorised removal
  • Two front USB 3.0 ports give quick external device access
  • Stainless steel body with anti-vibration rubbers resists rust and dampens resonance

Drive cage overview

The iStarUSA T-5K3525U-SA converts a single 5.25 inch bay into one 2.5 inch and one 3.5 inch trayless hot-swap SATA drive slot. It also adds two front USB 3.0 ports for external device access. The unit is built from stainless steel with an ABS front panel and includes a key lock for physical security.

SATA interface limits

The cage passes through SATA I, II and III signals at up to 6.0 Gb/s, so drive speed is capped by the SATA revision your drive and controller support. No protocol conversion or RAID logic is provided inside the cage. USB 3.0 ports are wired separately and do not share bandwidth with the SATA lanes.

Installation notes

Mount the cage into a standard 5.25 inch opening using the supplied screws, then connect internal SATA data and power cables to the rear connectors. Drives slide in directly without trays; the anti-vibration silicon rubbers seat against the drive sides. The 2.5 inch slot only accepts drives up to 9.5 mm thick. Ensure your chassis depth can accommodate the 7.44 inch length.

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Price $47.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-5K3525U-SA
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.67 kg
Package size244 × 193 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.5" bay or the 3.5" bay for my drive?

The cage provides both a 2.5" bay and a 3.5" bay simultaneously, so you can install one drive of each size at the same time.

What does the 6.0 Gb/s SATA rating deliver in actual use?

It supports SATA I, II and III drives up to the 6.0 Gb/s interface ceiling; real-world throughput will depend on the specific drive installed.

How do the front USB 3.0 ports connect to the system?

The two front USB 3.0 ports are routed internally to a motherboard header or add-in card, giving external access at USB 3.0 speeds.

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