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Black aluminum trayless hot-swap bay holding two 2.5in SATA drives in a 3.5in slot

STARTECH

STARTECH HSB220SAT25B 2-drive 2.5in SATA hot-swap bay for 3.5in slot hdd accessory

SKU CH-17C0-FX1PT MPN HSB220SAT25B

Adds two 2.5in SATA drives to a single 3.5in bay with trayless hot-swap and aluminium cooling

  • Mobile rack drives supportMulti 2.5 in Drives to 3.5 in Bay
  • Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • Product colorBlack
  • DetailsColor Black Enclosure Type Aluminum Hot Swap Capability Yes
  • Key featuresAluminum enclosure design to help with heat dissipation Driv
  • Hot-swap two 2.5in SATA drives without tools
  • Fits two drives into a single 3.5in front bay
  • Aluminium enclosure helps dissipate drive heat
  • Dual LEDs show power status and drive activity
  • Driver-free SATA I/II/III backplane works immediately

Dual 2.5in SATA hot-swap bay

This StarTech HSB220SAT25B fits two 2.5in SATA hard drives or SSDs into a single unused 3.5in front bay. It is aimed at system builders and technicians who need quick, tool-free access to storage without opening the case. The trayless design lets you slide drives in and out while the PC stays running.

Sustained-load behaviour

An aluminum enclosure acts as a passive heatsink so both drives stay cooler during long copy or backup sessions. Dual LEDs show power and per-drive activity at a glance. The SATA I/II/III backplane imposes no artificial throttle beyond the drives’ own limits.

Installation and common issues

No screws or trays are required; drives insert directly into the backplane like a cartridge. The bay occupies one standard 3.5in front opening and connects with two SATA data and two SATA power cables. Builders whose chassis lacks a free 3.5in front bay cannot use this product.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameHSB220SAT25B
Product colorBlack
Storage
Mobile rack drives supportMulti 2.5 in Drives to 3.5 in Bay
Ports & slots
Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II/III
Size & build
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size170 × 127 × 53 mm

Questions about this item

Does the aluminum enclosure keep the two 2.5in drives cool when the bay runs continuously?

The aluminum body acts as a heatsink, drawing heat away from both drives without needing a fan, so temperatures stay lower during all-day operation.

What host connection must my motherboard provide for this hot-swap bay to work?

A standard SATA data port and a SATA power connector from the power supply are required for each of the two drive slots.

Will my older 2.5in SATA hard drives work in this tray-less bay alongside a newer SSD?

Yes, any 2.5in drive with a SATA interface fits the trayless slots and the backplane passes the native SATA I, II or III signal through to the motherboard.

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