Athena Power
Athena Power BP-SAC3051B 5×3.5″ SATA/SAS hot-swap backplane hdd accessory
Hot-swap backplane fits five 3.5″ SATA/SAS drives into three 5.25″ bays with an 80 mm fan and aluminium heat dissipation
- ColorBlack
- Mobile Rack Drives Support5 x 3.5" Drives to 3 x 5.25" Bays
- Mobile Rack InterfaceSATA I/II/III/SAS
- Protection CaseMultiple Drives
- Compatible Products3.5"
- SpecificationsProduct Sub Category: SATA/SAS Interface Form Factor: 3 x 5.
- Hot-swap five 3.5″ drives with SATA or SAS support
- All-aluminium construction with conductive grooves dissipates heat efficiently
- 80 mm fan and super air ventilation keep drives cool
- Triangle-lock door secures drives against accidental removal
- Plug-and-play installation fits three 5.25″ bays without trays
Five-drive SATA/SAS backplane
The Athena Power BP-SAC3051B fits five 3.5-inch hard drives into three 5.25-inch front bays. It connects each drive through SATA I, II, III or SAS interfaces using Molex or SATA power connectors. An 80 mm fan and aluminium frame with dissipation grooves provide active cooling. A triangular lock secures the drive cages.
Suited for RAID arrays, not trayless builds
Builders configuring RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10 across five drives will use the integrated backplane. The unit requires trays, so anyone wanting a trayless swap mechanism should look elsewhere. Systems without three adjacent 5.25-inch bays cannot accommodate the module. The 10 TB aggregate limit also rules out higher-capacity arrays.
10 TB total capacity ceiling
The backplane supports a maximum of 10 TB across all five bays, expressed as five 2 TB drives. Any drive larger than 2 TB per bay exceeds the rated limit and is not supported. This capacity figure is the decisive specification for deciding whether the module matches the planned storage volume.
Highlights
- Hot-swap five 3.5″ drives with SATA or SAS support
- All-aluminium construction with conductive grooves dissipates heat efficiently
- 80 mm fan and super air ventilation keep drives cool
- Triangle-lock door secures drives against accidental removal
- Plug-and-play installation fits three 5.25″ bays without trays
Specifications
| Brand | Athena Power |
|---|---|
| Model | BP-SAC3051B |
| Color | Black |
| Mobile Rack Drives Support | 5 x 3.5" Drives to 3 x 5.25" Bays |
| Mobile Rack Interface | SATA I/II/III/SAS |
| Protection Case | Multiple Drives |
| Compatible Products | 3.5" |
| Specifications | Product Sub Category: SATA/SAS Interface Form Factor: 3 x 5.25" Interface: SATA/SAS Interface Plug and Play: Plug and Play Trayless Design: No RAID Level: 0/1/5/10 HDD Max Capacity: 10TB (5 x 2TB) Supported HDD Size: 5 x 3.5" Hot-Swappable: Hot-Swappable Cage Color: Black Cooling Fan: Super Air Ventilation & Heat Sink with 80mm Fan Material: All Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Power Connector: Molex 4 Pins or SATA 15 Pins Transfer Rate: 3Gb/s (SATA), 6Gb/s (SAS) RoHS Ready: RoHS Ready Door & Lock: The Safety Tri-angle Lock Safeguards the Hard Drives |
| Shipping weight | 1.75 kg |
| Package size | 254 × 178 × 165 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the 80 mm cooling fan or the aluminium heat-sink fins need cleaning or replacement after long-term operation?
The 80 mm fan and aluminium heat-sink fins are serviceable parts; dust can be cleared with compressed air and the fan can be swapped if it wears out.
Does the Molex 4-pin or SATA 15-pin power connector limit how many 10 TB drives can run simultaneously?
Both power connectors supply enough current for five drives up to the 10 TB total capacity rating.
How loud is the 80 mm fan when the backplane runs all day in a 5.25″ bay?
The 80 mm fan provides super air ventilation; noise level is typical for an 80 mm case fan under continuous load.
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