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Open-frame aluminium drive cage, black, fits 5.25-inch bay, holds one 2.5 or 3.5-inch drive, key lock, LED indicators

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. T-7DE-HD 5.25" to 3.5"/2.5" 12Gb/s SAS/SATA hot-swap server accessory

SKU CH-5VBA-02ABK MPN T-7DE-HD

Converts a 5.25" bay to a hot-swap 2.5"/3.5" SAS/SATA cage with 12Gb/s transfer, key lock and optional 40mm fan

  • Product typeHard Drive Cage
  • DetailsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: - Hotswap 3.5 in:
  • Key featuresSupports plug & play, hot-swappable Security key lock that p
  • Fits one 3.5" or 2.5" drive in a single 5.25" bay
  • Hot-swap tray lets you change drives without powering down the server
  • Key lock secures the drive against accidental ejection
  • Aluminium open frame and optional 40mm fan keep temperatures low
  • 12Gb/s SAS and SATA support handles high-throughput workloads

Single-bay hot-swap cage for 12Gb/s SAS

The iStarUSA T-7DE-HD fits one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS I/II/III or SATA I/II/III drive into a standard 5.25-inch front bay. It is built for server administrators who need quick drive replacement without shutting down the system.

Verify a free 5.25-inch bay

Before ordering, confirm the chassis has an available 5.25-inch opening and that the backplane or controller provides SAS or SATA ports supporting the desired drive generation. The cage requires a point-to-point link and does not use master/slave configuration.

Aluminium frame with optional 40mm fan sustains

An open-frame aluminium chassis and optional 40mm fan dissipate heat during continuous 12Gb/s transfers. The key lock secures the drive during vibration-heavy workloads, and the cage accommodates drives up to 14TB capacity.

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Price $38.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-7DE-HD
Product typeHard Drive Cage
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the iStarUSA T-7DE-HD include a 40 mm fan or do I need to buy one separately?

The cage has an optional 40 mm fan mount; the fan itself is not included and must be purchased separately if active cooling is desired.

Should I choose this model for 14 TB SAS drives or for 2.5" SATA SSDs?

The tray accepts both 3.5" and 2.5" drives and supports SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III, so 14 TB SAS drives and 2.5" SATA SSDs are both compatible.

What does the 12 Gb/s headline rate mean once the cage is installed in my server?

The backplane is point-to-point and rated for 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA, so each drive can run at its native 12 Gb/s speed without master/slave negotiation.

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