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Metal drive cage fits one 5.25 inch bay holds two 2.5 inch drives and one 3.5 inch drive

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. RP-2HDD2535 server accessory 5.25" bay 2x2.5" 1x3.5

SKU CH-NMKM-KQWFA MPN RP-2HDD2535

Converts a single 5.25" bay into space for one 3.5" drive and two 2.5" drives

  • Specifications1 x 5.25" Drive Material of Main Chassis: Metal
  • Features2 x 2.5" HDD/ SDD and 1 x 3.5" HDD in 1 x 5.25" Drive Bay Qu
  • Fits two 2.5" drives and one 3.5" drive into a single 5.25" bay
  • Metal chassis protects drives during operation
  • Tool-free design enables quick and easy installation
  • Supports both HDD and SSD form factors
  • Available as new condition since 2011

Drive bay cage for mixed drive sizes

The iStarUSA RP-2HDD2535 converts a single 5.25 inch bay into space for three drives. It accepts two 2.5 inch HDDs or SSDs and one 3.5 inch HDD at the same time. The metal chassis slides into standard server or workstation fronts. Builders who need to add local storage without sacrificing external bays will find it useful.

Capacity and headroom

The cage holds exactly three drives in a fixed layout. Two 2.5 inch slots sit beside one 3.5 inch slot, so you cannot add a fourth drive later. It works well for a small OS pair plus a larger data drive. Systems that require more than three drives in one bay will need a different solution.

Build quality and daily use

A full metal frame protects the drives and keeps alignment precise during installation. Drives mount with screws for a secure fit that resists vibration in rack environments. The design uses the existing 5.25 inch opening, so no extra case modifications are required. Buyers who want tool-less trays or hot-swap capability will not find those features here.

Highlights

  • Fits two 2.5" drives and one 3.5" drive into a single 5.25" bay
  • Metal chassis protects drives during operation
  • Tool-free design enables quick and easy installation
  • Supports both HDD and SSD form factors
  • Available as new condition since 2011

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelRP-2HDD2535
Specifications1 x 5.25" Drive
Material of Main Chassis: Metal
Features2 x 2.5" HDD/ SDD and 1 x 3.5" HDD in 1 x 5.25" Drive Bay
Quick and Easy Installation
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size188 × 157 × 48 mm

Questions about this item

Will the RP-2HDD2535 cage accept the 3.5" drive I already own alongside two 2.5" SSDs?

The cage fits one 3.5" drive and two 2.5" drives in the same 5.25" bay so you can keep your existing 3.5" drive and add the SSDs together.

How can I confirm the RP-2HDD2535 is operating correctly after installation?

The system BIOS and operating system should detect all three installed drives and allow partitioning and formatting without errors.

What comes with the RP-2HDD2535 and what must I supply myself?

The metal drive cage is supplied; you provide the 3.5" drive, the two 2.5" drives and the mounting screws for each drive.

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