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Metal cage holder with front cutouts for slim 5.25 inch optical and 3.5 inch drives

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA RP-COMBO-SLIM 5.25" Optical & 3.5" Drive Cage Holder

SKU CH-XSNH-TZ9JE

Mounts a slim 5.25" optical drive and a 3.5" drive in one standard bay with front LAN and PS/2 cutouts

  • Product typeCage Holder
  • DetailsStandard Drive Bays: 5.25 in Drives: 1 Dimensions (WxHxD): 5
  • Key featuresHolds Slim 5.25 in Optical Drive and 3.5 in Drive Fit with S
  • Holds a slim 5.25" optical drive and a 3.5" drive together
  • Fits any standard 5.25" drive bay for easy installation
  • Front cutouts expose LAN and PS/2 ports for quick access
  • Compact 5.88" x 1.63" x 5.50" frame saves internal space
  • Compatible with most server and PC chassis designs

Drive cage holder for slim optical and 3.5" drives

The iStarUSA RP-COMBO-SLIM is a cage holder that fits a standard 5.25" drive bay. It accommodates one slim 5.25" optical drive alongside a 3.5" drive. The unit is designed for server and PC builds where front-accessible media and storage are required. Its dimensions are 5.88" x 1.63" x 5.50".

Check bay availability

Verify that your chassis has a free standard 5.25" bay with enough internal depth for the 5.50" cage length. Confirm the optical drive is a slim 5.25" model, as full-height units will not fit. Ensure the 3.5" drive thickness matches the cage opening. The front panel includes LAN and PS/2 cutouts that must align with your case front.

Front cutouts add LAN and PS/2 ports to the bay

The integrated LAN and PS/2 cutouts on the front panel bring network and legacy keyboard or mouse connections to the drive bay area. This reduces cable routing to the rear I/O and keeps frequently used ports accessible. No additional cables or adapters are included with the cage holder.

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Price $35.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameRP-COMBO-SLIM
Product typeCage Holder
Size & build
Shipping weight0.70 kg
Package size226 × 218 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

Does the RP-COMBO-SLIM include mounting screws or rails for the slim optical drive and 3.5" drive?

The unit is a cage holder that fits a standard 5.25" bay; mounting hardware for the installed drives is not included.

Should I choose this model if I need to install a full-height 5.25" drive instead of a slim one?

No, this holder is designed specifically for a slim 5.25" optical drive alongside a 3.5" drive.

How much front-panel depth does the 5.88" width and 1.63" height occupy in a server chassis?

It fits a standard 5.25" bay opening measuring 5.88" wide by 1.63" high, projecting 5.50" deep into the chassis.

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