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Silver aluminium hot-swap cage holding three 3.5 inch drives in two 5.25 inch bays

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPN-DE230SS-SILVER 2×5.25" to 3×3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s Hot-Swap Cage

SKU CH-ZQTV-KXJBD MPN BPN-DE230SS-SILVER

Converts two 5.25" bays into three hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s slots with aluminium frame and 70 mm fan

  • TypeHard Drive Cage
  • ColorSilver
  • SpecificationsStandard Drive Bays: Hotswap 3.5": 3 / 5.25" Drives: 2 Hotsw
  • FeaturesAluminum Frame, designed for heavy-duty purpose Support SAS
  • Fits three 3.5" drives in two 5.25" bays
  • Hot-swap SAS and SATA drives at up to 6.0 Gb/s
  • Aluminium frame and bezel dissipate heat quickly
  • Built-in 70 mm fan maintains cool operation
  • Key lock secures drives against unauthorised removal

Hot-swap density for two 5.25" bays

This cage converts two standard 5.25-inch drive bays into three hot-swap 3.5-inch bays for SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III drives. It targets server builders and workstation users who need dense, removable storage without trays.

Fits standard bays and frees internal space

The unit mounts directly into two 5.25-inch front openings using an aluminum frame and bezel. A built-in 70 mm fan with a removable cover pulls air front-to-back, while the aluminum body acts as a heatsink so no extra cooling brackets are required.

Three drives at 6.0 Gb/s with RAID flexibility

Each bay runs at up to 6.0 Gb/s and the backplane supports RAID 0, 1, 1+0 and 5 for performance or redundancy. The key lock and dual-colour LEDs add physical security and at-a-glance status. Builders needing more than three drives or tray-based carriers will need a different enclosure.

Highlights

  • Fits three 3.5" drives in two 5.25" bays
  • Hot-swap SAS and SATA drives at up to 6.0 Gb/s
  • Aluminium frame and bezel dissipate heat quickly
  • Built-in 70 mm fan maintains cool operation
  • Key lock secures drives against unauthorised removal

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelBPN-DE230SS-SILVER
TypeHard Drive Cage
ColorSilver
SpecificationsStandard Drive Bays:
Hotswap 3.5": 3 / 5.25" Drives: 2
Hotswap HDD Type: 3.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III
Indicators: Blue for Power on / Purple for HDD Access
Security: Key Lock
Material of Front Bezel: Aluminum
Material of Handle: Aluminum
Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum
Dimensions: 3.35" x 5.71" x 7.64" (H x W x D)
FeaturesAluminum Frame, designed for heavy-duty purpose
Support SAS I/II, SATA I/II/III Hard Drives
Data Transfer Rate up to 6.0 Gb/s
Integrative shaping aluminum design for quickest heat sink
Aluminum front bezel with metal key lock mechanism for double safety
Removable fan cover for easy maintenance
Multi-functional LED Indication
Support Hot-Swap & RAID Configuration (need an additional RAID controller)
Low-noise Design with Fan-speed Control
6TB Hard Drives Compatible
Shipping weight1.08 kg
Package size259 × 191 × 135 mm

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Questions about this item

How many 3.5" drives fit in the two 5.25" bays?

The cage holds three 3.5" SAS or SATA drives across two standard 5.25" front bays.

What cooling does the unit provide for all-day operation?

A built-in 70 mm fan and the full aluminium frame pull heat from front to back to keep drives cool under sustained load.

Which host interface does the backplane use for 6.0 Gb/s speeds?

The backplane connects via SAS or SATA interfaces that both support up to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.

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