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Blue aluminium front bezel with three 3.5-inch hot-swap drive trays, black aluminium chassis with cooling grooves

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPU-230HD-BLUE 2×5.25″→3×3.5″ 12Gb/s hot-swap rack server accessory

SKU CH-DABR-J6KK0 MPN BPU-230HD-BLUE

Converts two 5.25″ bays into three hot-swap 3.5″ slots supporting 2.5″ and 3.5″ SAS and SATA drives up to 12Gb/s with a 70mm fan and LED indicators

  • TypeHot-swap Rack
  • SpecificationsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 3 x 3.5" Hotswap 2
  • FeaturesStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Support Hot
  • Fits three 3.5″ drives in two 5.25″ bays
  • 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA transfer rate supported
  • Aluminium chassis with conductive grooves aids cooling
  • Power, fan and high-temperature LEDs give status
  • 70 mm fan with speed control switch included

Drive bay conversion

This hot-swap rack converts two 5.25-inch bays into three 3.5-inch bays while also accepting 2.5-inch drives. It suits administrators who need dense SAS or SATA storage in a compact server chassis.

Compatibility checks

Verify that the host system provides enough 5.25-inch front bays and that a compatible SAS or SATA controller is present. RAID functionality requires a separate RAID controller not included with the rack.

Sustained-load behaviour

The aluminium chassis with conductive dissipation grooves and a 70mm fan with speed control maintains airflow during continuous operation. High-temperature and fan LEDs alert operators before thermal limits are reached.

Highlights

  • Fits three 3.5″ drives in two 5.25″ bays
  • 12 Gb/s SAS and SATA transfer rate supported
  • Aluminium chassis with conductive grooves aids cooling
  • Power, fan and high-temperature LEDs give status
  • 70 mm fan with speed control switch included

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelBPU-230HD-BLUE
TypeHot-swap Rack
SpecificationsRoHS Compliance: Yes
Standard Drive Bays:
3 x 3.5" Hotswap
2 x 5.25" Drives
Hotswap HDD Type: 2.5" & 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III
Indicators: Power, HDD, fan, and high temperature
Material of Front Bezel: Aluminum
Material of Handle: Aluminum
Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves
Color of Front Bezel: Blue
Color of Main Chassis: Black
Package Content: SATA Cable Included (3pcs)
Cooling Fan: 1 x 70mm
Dimensions: 3.39" x 5.75" x 8.22"
FeaturesStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body
Support Hot-Swap & RAID Configuration (need an additional RAID controller)
Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves
Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators
High Performance Transfer Rate up to 12Gb/s
Supports Both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III HDD / SSD
Equipped with Fan Speed Control Switch
14TB Hard Drives Compatible
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size254 × 178 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

Does the BPU-230HD-BLUE ship with cables, or do I need to buy SATA cables separately?

The package includes three SATA cables, so no extra cables are required for basic drive installation.

Should I choose this model for 2.5″ SSDs or for 3.5″ hard drives?

The rack accepts both 2.5″ and 3.5″ SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III drives, so either form factor works.

What does the 12Gb/s rating mean when the rack is installed in a server?

It supports up to 12Gb/s transfer rates with compatible SAS III or SATA III drives and a matching controller.

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