iStarUSA Inc.
iStarUSA Inc. BPU-340-SA- BLUE 3x5.25" to 4x3.5" SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Backplane Raid Cage server accessory
Converts three 5.25-inch bays into four hot-swap 3.5-inch SATA 2.0 drive slots with an 80 mm cooling fan and RAID 0/1/5 support
- SpecificationsCooling Fan : 1x80mm Interface : SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Capable M
- FeaturesStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Plug & Play
- Hot-swap four 3.5" drives into three 5.25" bays
- RAID 0/1/5 support with an added controller
- 80 mm fan and aluminum body cool high-RPM drives
- Power, fan and temperature LEDs show status instantly
- Plug-and-play SATA 2.0 backplane with cables included
Compact Four-Bay Hot-Swap Cage
The iStarUSA BPU-340-SA BLUE fits four 3.5-inch SATA drives into three standard 5.25-inch bays. It targets server builders and workstation users who need high-density storage with hot-swap capability for RAID 0, 1 or 5 arrays. The all-aluminium body includes conductive dissipation grooves to help manage drive temperatures.
Single 80 mm Fan With Speed Control
An 80 mm cooling fan provides front-to-back airflow across the installed drives. A fan-speed control switch lets the operator balance airflow against acoustic output. Power, fan-status and high-temperature LED indicators give immediate visual feedback on the subsystem health during normal operation.
Four SATA 2.0 Cables Included
The package supplies four SATA 2.0 cables for direct connection to a host controller or motherboard. Hot-swap support and RAID modes require a compatible RAID controller, which is not included. The cage accepts both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I, II and III hard drives for flexible deployment.
Highlights
- Hot-swap four 3.5" drives into three 5.25" bays
- RAID 0/1/5 support with an added controller
- 80 mm fan and aluminum body cool high-RPM drives
- Power, fan and temperature LEDs show status instantly
- Plug-and-play SATA 2.0 backplane with cables included
Specifications
| Brand | iStarUSA |
|---|---|
| Model | BPU-340-SA- BLUE |
| Specifications | Cooling Fan : 1x80mm Interface : SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Capable Materials : All Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Cables : SATA Cable Included (4pcs) Weight : 10 lbs. |
| Features | Stylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Plug & Play Support Hot-Swap, RAID 0/1/5 Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators Exceeds rotational vibration requirements specified for today's high-RPM drives Balance Handle - No Skew In/Out |
| Shipping weight | 1.86 kg |
| Package size | 260 × 191 × 171 mm |
Questions about this item
How is the BPU-340-SA- BLUE installed into three 5.25-inch bays, and what step is often missed?
Mount the aluminum cage into three 5.25-inch bays using the supplied screws, then connect the four included SATA cables to the backplane ports; the step often missed is attaching the fan power lead to a motherboard header so the 80 mm fan runs and the temperature LED functions.
What maintenance or replacement will the BPU-340-SA- BLUE need later?
The 80 mm cooling fan is the only moving part; clean its blades periodically and replace the fan if bearing noise appears or airflow drops, otherwise the all-aluminum body and hot-swap trays require no scheduled service.
What limit appears first on the BPU-340-SA- BLUE during sustained heavy I/O?
The SATA 2.0 interface caps sustained throughput at 3 Gb/s, so drive arrays will hit that bandwidth ceiling before the aluminum heat-sink body or the 80 mm fan reach thermal limits.
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