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Black trayless hot-swap mobile rack for 3.5in SATA drive in 5.25in bay

STARTECH

STARTECH HSB100SATBK 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in SATA Drive ssd accessory

SKU CH-FSAN-MXHZ0 MPN HSB100SATBK

A trayless hot-swap bay that fits one 3.5in SATA drive into a 5.25in bay

  • Mobile rack drives support1 × 3.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
  • Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsBus Type: SATA I (SATA 150), II (SATA /300) Maximum Data Tra
  • Key featuresHot-swap any 3.5 in SATA hard drive easily from any computer

Model Trayless

  • Hot-swap 3.5" SATA drives without tools via trayless 5.25" bay
  • Fits one 3.5" SATA drive into a standard 5.25" front bay
  • Hot-swap capable SATA I/II backplane supports 3.0 GBytes/s transfer
  • Simple drive removal by opening the front panel door
  • Black internal enclosure designed for 3.5" SATA hard drive installation

5.25in Trayless Hot-Swap Bay

This tray-less mobile rack fits a single 3.5in SATA drive into a standard 5.25in front bay. It provides a simple way to add or remove storage without tools or a separate carrier tray. The enclosure connects via an internal SATA I/II backplane and supports hot-swap operation on compatible systems. It is aimed at system builders and technicians who need quick drive access for maintenance or data transfer.

Replaces Fixed Internal Mounts

The unit replaces a fixed 3.5in drive cage or a screw-mounted tray that requires opening the chassis side panel. The jump is worthwhile when drives must be swapped frequently for backups, imaging or multi-OS workflows. It is not suited for users who need more than one drive in the same bay or who require the higher throughput of a SATA 6 Gbps interface. Buyers who want more storage density should consider a multi-bay solution instead.

Limited to SATA I/II Speeds

The backplane is specified for SATA 150 and SATA 300 signalling, capping maximum data transfer at 3.0 GBytes/s. Drives that support faster SATA revisions will operate at this lower ceiling when installed in the rack. Hot-swap functionality also depends on the host controller and operating system support; it will not work on platforms that lack native hot-plug capability. Systems requiring sustained throughput above this limit will see reduced performance.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameHSB100SATBK
Product colorBlack
Storage
Mobile rack drives support1 × 3.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
Ports & slots
Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II
Size & build
Shipping weight0.37 kg
Package size208 × 157 × 52 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this mobile rack fit in a standard 5.25in front drive bay?

Yes, it mounts in any 5.25in bay and accepts one 3.5in SATA drive with no tray required.

How do I install a drive without a tray, and what step is often missed?

Slide the 3.5in SATA drive straight in until the front door latches; the step often missed is pushing firmly until the connector seats on the internal SATA backplane.

Does the SATA I/II backplane limit the speed of a modern 6 Gb/s SSD?

The backplane tops out at 3.0 GBytes/s, so a 6 Gb/s SSD will run at SATA II speeds.

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