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Black aluminum and plastic hot-swap drive cage for 3.5" bay with 2.5" SATA slot, blue LED indicator

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. BPX-35U3-SA-RF 3.5" to 2.5" SATA Hot-swap Rack server accessory

SKU CH-Y3F0-NYR43 MPN BPX-35U3-SA-RF

A 3.5" hot-swap rack that holds one 2.5" SATA drive with internal SATA or external USB 3.0 and 2.0 connections

  • TypeHard Drive Cage
  • ColorBlack
  • SpecificationsStandard Drive Bays: 1 x 2.5" Hotswap 1 x 3.5" Drives Hotswa
  • FeaturesEasily connect a 2.5" HDD / SSD to your computer with this r
  • Hot-swap 2.5″ SATA drives without powering down
  • Internal SATA or external USB 3.0 connectivity options
  • Automatic door closes to limit dust entry
  • Aluminium-alloy enclosure aids heat dissipation
  • Fits standard 3.5″ bay with 7 mm or 9.5 mm drives

Drive cage for 2.5" SATA drives

This refurbished iStarUSA BPX-35U3-SA-RF cage fits a standard 3.5" bay and holds one 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD. It provides hot-swap access through a front door that closes automatically when the tray is removed. The tray supports 7 mm and 9.5 mm drive heights and connects internally via SATA or externally via USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

Check bay space and interface

Verify that your chassis has a free 3.5" front bay measuring at least 0.99" wide, 4.00" tall and 6.52" deep. Confirm the motherboard or controller has an available SATA port for internal use, or that a USB 3.0 or 2.0 header or port is reachable for external connection. Ensure the power supply can deliver a SATA power connector to the tray.

Aluminum tray with LED status

The main chassis uses aluminum alloy for rigidity and heat dissipation while the front bezel is plastic. A blue LED shows solid when powered and blinks during drive activity. The hot-swap tray slides in without tools and the spring-loaded door limits dust entry when the drive is ejected. SATA and USB cables route from the rear of the cage.

Highlights

  • Hot-swap 2.5″ SATA drives without powering down
  • Internal SATA or external USB 3.0 connectivity options
  • Automatic door closes to limit dust entry
  • Aluminium-alloy enclosure aids heat dissipation
  • Fits standard 3.5″ bay with 7 mm or 9.5 mm drives

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelBPX-35U3-SA-RF
TypeHard Drive Cage
ColorBlack
SpecificationsStandard Drive Bays:
1 x 2.5" Hotswap
1 x 3.5" Drives
Hotswap HDD Type: 2.5" SATA I/II/III
Indicators: Solid blue: power on. Blinking blue: HDD accessing
Material of Front Bezel: Plastic
Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum and Plastic
Color of Front Bezel: Black
Color of Main Chassis: Black
Dimension: 0.99" x 4.00" x 6.52"
FeaturesEasily connect a 2.5" HDD / SSD to your computer with this rack
Internally: use the SATA interface to connect to motherboard
Externally: connect to any computer with USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 connectors available
Designed to minimize dust intrusion: the hard drive entry door closes automatically when hard drive enclosure ejected
Aluminum alloy hard drive enclosure body for strength and efficient heat dissipation
LED indicators for power & HDD activity
Fits in any standard 3.5" drive bay
Compatible with 7mm & 9.5mm 2.5" SATA I/II/III HDD and SSD
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What comes with the BPX-35U3-SA-RF and what must I purchase separately?

The unit includes the hot-swap rack, a 2.5-inch drive tray and mounting hardware for a standard 3.5-inch bay. You must supply your own 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD in 7 mm or 9.5 mm height.

Should I choose the internal SATA connection or the external USB 3.0 connection for this rack?

Use the internal SATA cable to the motherboard for full 6 Gbps throughput inside a server or workstation. Use the external USB 3.0 port when you need to move the drive between different computers or lack an internal bay.

What does the 6 Gbps SATA figure mean once the drive is installed in my machine?

It is the maximum interface speed between the 2.5-inch SATA I/II/III drive and the host controller; actual transfer rates depend on the drive model and system workload.

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