iStarUSA Inc.
iStarUSA Inc. T-7M1HD-SILVER 5.25" to 3.5" 2.5" 12Gb/s Hot-swap Rack server accessory
Converts a 5.25" bay to hot-swap 2.5" and 3.5" SAS or SATA drives at 12Gb/s with an 80mm blower fan and aluminium body
- TypeHDD Hot-swap Rack
- SpecificationsRoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 x 3.5" Hotswap 1
- FeaturesPower / Drive Activity LEDs Point to Point, Free from Master
- Hot-swap drives without downtime thanks to cableless plug-and-play design
- Fits both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage
- 12Gb/s transfer rate keeps data moving at full bus speed
- 80 mm blower fan and all-aluminium body deliver strong active cooling
- Single 5.25" bay adds two hot-swap slots without chassis changes
Drive-bay converter for 5.25-inch slots
The iStarUSA T-7M1HD-SILVER fits a single 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drive into a standard 5.25-inch bay. It supports SAS I, II and III plus SATA I, II and III without master or slave configuration. An aluminium chassis and handle provide structural rigidity and heat dissipation. A built-in 80 mm blower fan moves air directly across the installed drive.
Replaces fixed internal cages
The unit removes the need for a dedicated 3.5-inch hot-swap cage when only one drive requires front access. It is worth the change when a server or workstation has spare 5.25-inch bays but no free 3.5-inch hot-swap slots. The tray accepts drives up to 14 TB capacity and delivers a 12 Gb/s link speed for both SAS and SATA protocols. Builders who need multiple simultaneous hot-swap bays should look elsewhere.
Sustained operation with active cooling
The 80 mm blower runs continuously while the system is powered, keeping drive temperatures stable during long rebuilds or sequential writes. Aluminium body panels act as a secondary heat path, reducing reliance on case airflow alone. A front power button lets administrators spin the drive down before removal. Power and activity LEDs give immediate visual status without software tools.
Highlights
- Hot-swap drives without downtime thanks to cableless plug-and-play design
- Fits both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS and SATA drives for flexible storage
- 12Gb/s transfer rate keeps data moving at full bus speed
- 80 mm blower fan and all-aluminium body deliver strong active cooling
- Single 5.25" bay adds two hot-swap slots without chassis changes
Specifications
| Brand | iStarUSA |
|---|---|
| Model | T-7M1HD-SILVER |
| Type | HDD Hot-swap Rack |
| Specifications | RoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 x 3.5" Hotswap 1 x 5.25" Drives Hotswap HDD Type: 2.5" & 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III Indicators: Power and HDD activity Material of Handle: Aluminum Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum Design Cooling Fan: 1 x 80mm Dimensions: 1.65" x 5.75" x 7.32" |
| Features | Power / Drive Activity LEDs Point to Point, Free from Master / Slave Setting Best Air Ventilation with 1 x 80mm HDD Blower Fan Power ON / OFF Button Cableless Connection, Support Plug & Play, Hot-Swappable Aluminum Body for Best Cooling High Performance Transfer Rate up to 12Gb/s Support Both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III HDD / SSD 14TB Hard Drives Compatible |
| Shipping weight | 0.75 kg |
| Package size | 203 × 152 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
What front-panel opening does this rack mount into?
It fits a single 5.25-inch drive bay in the front of a server or workstation chassis.
Which cable connects the backplane to the host bus adapter?
The unit uses a cableless, point-to-point SATA or SAS connector that plugs directly into the motherboard or controller — no separate data cable is required.
When should the 80 mm blower fan be cleaned or replaced?
Inspect the fan every few months; replace it if airflow drops or bearing noise appears to keep 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives within safe temperatures.
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