StarTech.com 3 Bay Aluminum Trayless Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5-inch SATA and SAS Drives (Part Number: HSB3SATSASBA)

StarTech 3 Bay Aluminum Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD

The StarTech.com HSB3SATSASBA is a versatile and durable internal drive enclosure designed to support three 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives. Crafted with solid aluminum construction, this backplane ensures excellent heat dissipation and reliable performance in enterprise and high-density storage environments. It seamlessly converts two 5.25-inch drive bays into a hot-swappable interface, enabling quick and secure installation or removal of drives without shutting down your system. The trayless design simplifies maintenance and minimizes downtime, making it ideal for data centers, server rooms, or advanced workstation setups.
The backplane supports SATA revisions I, II, and III, providing transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps, as well as SAS I and II standards, offering compatibility with a wide range of enterprise-grade drives. Integrated with a built-in fan and vented aluminum enclosure, it promotes optimal airflow to help prevent overheating and drive failure. The key-lock mechanism enhances security by preventing unauthorized access or accidental removal of drives during operation. Power and activity LEDs for each drive provide real-time status updates, ensuring you can monitor drive health easily.
Installation is straightforward, as the unit fits into two 5.25-inch bays, and it includes essential accessories such as SATA cables, a screw kit, bay keys, and an instruction manual. Its compliance with environmental standards like EU RoHS and WEEE, coupled with a 2-year warranty, underscores its reliability and eco-friendliness. Whether used in enterprise storage solutions or demanding professional environments, the StarTech.com HSB3SATSASBA offers a robust, efficient, and secure way to manage multiple hard drives with ease and confidence.

Features:

• Solid aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation

• Key lock design for enhanced security

• Built-in fan to maintain optimal operating temperature

• Supports three 3.5-inch SATA and SAS hard drives

• Installable in two 5.25-inch drive bays for easy integration

• Trayless design enables hot-swapping of drives without power down

• Supports SATA revision I, II, and III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps)

• Supports SAS revision I and II (3.0/6.0 Gbps)

• Vented aluminum enclosure for effective cooling

• Power and activity LEDs for each drive for monitoring