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Black metal hotswap cage with plastic front bezel, stainless handle, key lock, fits 3.5 bay for 2.5 drives

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. T-G35-SS server accessory 3.5 to 2.5 SATA SAS 6.0 Gb/s hotswap cage

SKU CH-N18A-6C6R0 MPN T-G35-SS

Converts a 3.5 inch bay to accept a 2.5 inch SATA or SAS drive with 6.0 Gb/s transfer, screw-less mounting, metal body, key lock and activity LEDs

  • Product typeHotswap Cage
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: 3.5 in to 2.5 in Hotswap HDD Type: 2.5
  • Key featuresScrew-less HDD Mounting Design for Standard (9.5 mm) 2.5 in
  • Screw-less mounting lets you install 2.5" drives without tools
  • Metal chassis conducts heat away from 2.5" SAS and SATA drives
  • 0 Gb/s transfer rate supports SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II
  • Key lock secures the drive bay against unauthorised removal
  • Fits a standard 3.5" bay measuring 4.00" x 1.00" x 5.64

3.5 to 2.5 Hotswap Cage

The iStarUSA T-G35-SS converts a single 3.5" drive bay into a hotswap slot for 2.5" SAS and SATA drives. It supports SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III protocols with a 6.0 Gb/s transfer rate. The cage is built for server and storage chassis that need quick drive changes without powering down.

Sustained Transfer and Heat

A full metal chassis conducts heat away from the drive during continuous read or write workloads. The 6.0 Gb/s interface maintains bandwidth for sequential operations typical of RAID arrays or backup targets. Front LEDs show power status and drive activity so administrators can monitor health at a glance.

Tool-Free Install with Key Lock

Drives slide into a screw-less carrier that accepts standard 9.5 mm drives; a separate bracket is available for 7 mm SSDs. The carrier locks with a key to prevent accidental ejection. Installers must verify the chassis provides a standard 3.5" bay opening of 4.00" x 1.00" and 5.64" depth.

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Price $28.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameT-G35-SS
Product typeHotswap Cage
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size142 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat does the metal chassis dissipate when a drive runs all day?

The metal body is designed for heat dissipation, but no thermal rating or fan specification is provided.

What host interface must my server backplane provide for the 6.0 Gb/s rate?

The cage passes through a SATA or SAS connection at up to 6.0 Gb/s from the backplane to the 2.5" drive.

Will a 3.5" SAS drive fit in the same bay alongside this adapter?

No — the unit converts a single 3.5" bay to accept one 2.5" SATA or SAS drive only.

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