iStarUSA Inc.
iStarUSA Inc. BPU-350HD-RED 3×5.25" to 5×3.5"/2.5" 12Gb/s hot-swap rack server accessory
Fits three 5.25-inch bays and holds five 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives with 12 Gb/s hot-swap, an 80 mm fan, LED indicators and a red aluminium bezel
- TypeHot-swap Rack
- SpecificationsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 5 x 3.5" Hotswap 3
- FeaturesStylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body Support Hot
- Hot-swap five drives in three 5.25-inch bays
- Aluminum chassis with conductive grooves dissipates heat
- Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives
- 12Gb/s transfer rate handles 14TB drives
- Power, fan and temperature LEDs show status
Drive Bay Conversion
The BPU-350HD-RED fits three 5.25 inch bays and provides five hot-swap trays for 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch drives. It accepts SAS I, II, III and SATA I, II, III devices at up to 12 Gb/s transfer rates. The aluminium chassis with conductive dissipation grooves helps manage drive temperatures. This unit suits server builders who need dense storage in a compact front-panel footprint.
Compatibility Check
Verify that your chassis has three adjacent 5.25 inch bays with 4.96 inch width, 5.75 inch height and 8.25 inch depth clearance. Confirm your backplane or controller supports SAS and SATA protocols at the required generation. A separate RAID controller is needed for hardware RAID arrays. Ensure the power supply can deliver sufficient current for five drives plus the included 80 mm cooling fan.
Sustained Load Behaviour
The 80 mm fan includes a speed control switch to balance airflow against noise during continuous operation. Aluminium construction and dissipation grooves conduct heat away from drives during long rebuilds or heavy I/O. LED indicators show power, drive activity, fan status and high-temperature alerts. The tray design supports 14 TB drives for extended capacity workloads.
Highlights
- Hot-swap five drives in three 5.25-inch bays
- Aluminum chassis with conductive grooves dissipates heat
- Supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives
- 12Gb/s transfer rate handles 14TB drives
- Power, fan and temperature LEDs show status
Specifications
| Brand | iStarUSA |
|---|---|
| Model | BPU-350HD-RED |
| Type | Hot-swap Rack |
| Specifications | RoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 5 x 3.5" Hotswap 3 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: Red Color of Main Chassis: Black Package Content: SATA Cable Included (5pcs) Cooling Fan: 1 x 80mm Dimensions: 4.96" x 5.75" x 8.25" |
| Features | Stylish 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 weight | 1.81 kg |
| Package size | 267 × 178 × 165 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the BPU-350HD-RED come with all cables needed for the five drive bays, or must I buy extra SATA cables?
The package includes five SATA cables, one for each hot-swap bay, so no additional cables are required for basic installation.
Should I choose 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives for the BPU-350HD-RED, and does it support 14 TB models?
Both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives are supported, and the rack is confirmed compatible with 14 TB hard drives.
What does the 12 Gb/s transfer rate mean when the BPU-350HD-RED is installed in a server?
The 12 Gb/s figure is the maximum interface speed per bay; actual throughput depends on the drives used and the RAID controller you add.
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