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Black open-frame aluminum hot-swap rack with silver handle and key lock, fits 5.25 inch bay accepting 3.5 inch drive

iStarUSA Inc.

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

SKU CH-RSQZ-JDRN7 MPN T-7DE-SS

Fits one 3.5" SAS or SATA drive into a 5.25" bay with hot-swap tray and key lock

  • Product typeHot-swap Rack
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: 1 × 3.5 in Hotswap, 1 × 5.25 in Drives
  • Key featuresSupports plug & play, hot-swappable Security key lock that p
  • Fits a single 3.5" drive into a 5.25" bay
  • Hot-swap SATA and SAS drives at up to 6.0 Gbps
  • Key lock secures the drive against accidental removal
  • Open aluminium frame allows optional 40 mm fan cooling
  • Supports 2.5" and 3.5" drives up to 12 TB capacity

5.25" to 3.5" Hot-Swap Rack

The iStarUSA T-7DE-SS converts a single 5.25" bay into a hot-swappable 3.5" drive slot. It accepts SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III hard drives or SSDs. A key lock secures the tray and prevents accidental ejection. The open aluminium chassis aids cooling and supports an optional 40 mm fan.

Server builds needing front-access SAS/SATA storage

Suits administrators who want tool-less drive changes in a 5.25" opening with a physical security lock. Builds requiring 2.5" drives without a separate adapter or systems without a spare 5.25" bay should look elsewhere.

6.0 Gbps SATA/SAS interface

The backplane delivers up to 6.0 Gbps transfer rates for compatible 3.5" SAS and SATA drives. It also supports 2.5" SAS and SATA devices and is validated for 12 TB hard drives. This interface speed is the deciding factor for drive compatibility.

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Price $32.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-7DE-SS
Product typeHot-swap Rack
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the T-7DE-SS work with my existing SATA II drives in a 5.25" bay?

Yes, it accepts 3.5" SATA I/II/III drives and fits a standard 5.25" bay with point-to-point connection and no master/slave settings required.

How do I confirm the T-7DE-SS is operating correctly after installation?

The front panel shows a power LED and an HDD activity LED so you can see the drive is powered and transferring data.

Does the T-7DE-SS include a 40mm cooling fan or must I buy one separately?

The open-frame aluminum chassis supports an optional 40mm fan; the fan itself is not included and must be purchased separately.

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