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iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. T-7-SA 5.25" to 3.5" SATA SAS 6.0 Gbps Hot-swap Rack

SKU CH-MDJJ-RJH8C MPN T-7-SA

A hot-swap rack that fits a 3.5 inch SATA or SAS drive into a 5.25 inch bay with 6.0 Gbps transfer, a front fan, and a key lock

  • Product typeHot-swap Rack
  • DetailsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 × 3.5 in Hotswap
  • Key featuresCableless Connection, Support Plug & Play, Hot-Swappable Pow
  • Hot-swap 3.5" SATA or SAS drives without tools or cables
  • 0 Gbps backplane supports SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II drives
  • Front-mounted fan delivers active cooling for sustained performance
  • Key lock secures the drive and doubles as power control
  • Compact 7.5" depth fits standard 5.25" bays with dual SATA and Molex power options

Drive Bay Conversion

The iStarUSA T-7-SA mounts a single 3.5" SAS or SATA drive into a standard 5.25" front bay. It provides a cableless backplane that supports hot-swap operation at up to 6.0 Gbps transfer rates. A lockable front handle secures the drive tray and doubles as a power control to reduce electronic failure points. Military-grade aluminum construction ensures durability in server environments.

Server Administrators and Technicians

This rack suits administrators who need tool-free access to mechanical drives for maintenance or rotation without shutting down the system. The integrated front fan delivers active cooling for sustained workloads. Builders requiring multiple drive bays, external connectivity, or support for 2.5" media should consider alternative chassis solutions that provide those specific features.

6.0 Gbps Backplane Speed

The backplane is rated for a maximum throughput of 6.0 Gbps, matching SATA III and SAS II specifications. This ceiling determines the practical bandwidth available to the installed drive and confirms compatibility with 3.5" SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III hard drives. Verify that the host controller and drive specifications align with this limit to avoid bottlenecks.

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-7-SA
Product typeHot-swap Rack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.84 kg
Package size191 × 152 × 48 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install a 3.5" drive into the 5.25" bay and what step is often missed?

Slide the tray out, remove its top cover, mount the drive with the provided screws, then reinsert the tray until it locks; the step often missed is securing the drive to the tray before insertion.

What maintenance will the front cooling fan need over time?

The front fan should be cleaned of dust periodically to maintain airflow; if it becomes noisy or stops spinning, replace it with a compatible 5.25" bay fan unit.

What transfer-rate limit appears first when the drive is under sustained load?

The backplane caps the link at 6.0 Gbps, so sustained throughput cannot exceed that interface ceiling regardless of the drive’s own speed.

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