iStarUSA Inc.
iStarUSA Inc. BPU-350-Red 3×5.25" to 5×3.5" SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Backplane Raid Cage server accessory
Converts three 5.25" bays into five hot-swap 3.5" SATA 2.0 drive slots with an 80mm fan and all-aluminium cooling
- SpecificationsStandard Drive Bays : 5.25" Drive: 3 Cooling Fan : 1x80mm In
- FeaturesStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Plug & Play
- Fits three 5.25-inch bays to hold five 3.5-inch drives
- SATA 2.0 hot-swap lets you change drives without powering down
- All-aluminium body with conductive grooves spreads heat from high-RPM disks
- Included 80 mm fan and vented design keep airflow steady
- Power, fan and over-temperature LEDs show status at a glance
Drive Bay Converter
The iStarUSA BPU-350-Red fits three standard 5.25-inch drive bays and converts them into five hot-swap trays for 3.5-inch drives. An all-aluminium frame with conductive dissipation grooves and a single 80 mm fan provides airflow across the installed disks. Five SATA cables are included for immediate connection.
Suits RAID Builds, Not Single-Drive Upgrades
This cage targets administrators who need RAID 0, 1 or 5 across multiple disks in a server chassis. Builders who only want to add one or two drives without a RAID array should look at simpler mounting brackets instead. The unit also requires three adjacent 5.25-inch bays, so compact cases without that space cannot accommodate it.
SATA 2.0 Interface
The backplane connects each tray through a SATA 2.0 interface, which sets the maximum link speed for every installed drive. If the host controller or the drives themselves operate at a newer SATA revision, they will fall back to this 2.0 rate. Verify that the system can accept this limitation before purchase.
Highlights
- Fits three 5.25-inch bays to hold five 3.5-inch drives
- SATA 2.0 hot-swap lets you change drives without powering down
- All-aluminium body with conductive grooves spreads heat from high-RPM disks
- Included 80 mm fan and vented design keep airflow steady
- Power, fan and over-temperature LEDs show status at a glance
Specifications
| Brand | iStarUSA |
|---|---|
| Model | BPU-350-Red |
| Specifications | Standard Drive Bays : 5.25" Drive: 3 Cooling Fan : 1x80mm Interface : SATA 2.0 Hot-Swap Capable Materials : All Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Color : Red Cables : SATA Cable Included (5pcs) Weight : 10 lbs |
| Features | Stylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Plug & Play Support Hot-Swap, RAID 0/1/5 All Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators Super Air Ventilation & Heat Sink with 80mm Fan Exceeds rotational vibration requirements specified for today's high-RPM drives Balance Handle - No Skew In/Out |
| Shipping weight | 0.90 kg |
| Package size | 260 × 191 × 171 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I verify the backplane is operating correctly after installation?
Check the power, fan and high-temperature LED indicators on the front panel; they confirm power delivery, the 80 mm fan is spinning and drive temperatures are within limits.
Which cables and accessories are included with the BPU-350-Red and what must be purchased separately?
Five SATA cables are included for the five hot-swap bays; drives, a SATA host controller or motherboard ports and mounting screws for the 5.25-inch bays are not supplied.
The unit fits three 5.25-inch bays and holds five 3.5-inch drives — which capacity should I choose for my server?
This single model provides five 3.5-inch SATA 2.0 hot-swap slots in a three-bay 5.25-inch form factor; select it when you need exactly five drive bays in that space.
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