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Black metal caddy fitting one 2.5 and one 3.5 SATA drive in a 5.25 bay

LORDWORLD

LORDWORLD DuoSwap MB971SP-B 2 Bay 2.5" 3.5" SATA Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-YR3T-JT13J

Fits one 2.5 and one 3.5 SATA drive in a single 5.25 bay with individual 6Gbps links and a two-part anti-dust cover

  • Mount two drives in one 5.25 bay for space efficiency
  • Run 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives together for flexible storage
  • Each drive gets a dedicated SATA 6Gbps link for full speed
  • 5 drives from 9.5 to 12.5 mm fit securely
  • Two-part anti-dust cover shields internals when bays are empty

Dual-Bay 5.25" SATA Adapter

The LORDWORLD DuoSwap MB971SP-B fits one 3.5" and one 2.5" SATA drive into a single external 5.25" bay. It suits builders who need hot-swap access to both form factors without sacrificing an extra drive slot. The caddy accepts 2.5" drives from 9.5 mm to 12.5 mm thick, though height is limited to 9.5 mm when the 3.5" bay is occupied.

Thermals and Power in Use

Each drive receives its own SATA 6Gbps connection, so power draw and heat stay isolated to the installed devices. The open-frame metal construction lets chassis airflow pass directly over both drives. No onboard fan or controller adds noise, leaving acoustics entirely dependent on the system's cooling and the drives themselves.

Accessories and Their Effect

A two-part anti-dust cover seals the unused 2.5" slot, keeping internal components clean when only a 3.5" drive is fitted. The tray design enables tool-free hot swapping, letting users exchange drives while the system runs. Buyers who need more than two simultaneous drives or a different bay size will need a separate solution.

Highlights

  • Mount two drives in one 5.25 bay for space efficiency
  • Run 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives together for flexible storage
  • Each drive gets a dedicated SATA 6Gbps link for full speed
  • 5 drives from 9.5 to 12.5 mm fit securely
  • Two-part anti-dust cover shields internals when bays are empty

Specifications

BrandLORDWORLD

Questions about this item

How do I install the DuoSwap MB971SP-B into a 5.25" bay and what step do people often miss?

Slide the unit into an external 5.25" bay, secure it with screws, connect a SATA data cable and power to each drive slot, then fit the two-part anti-dust cover — the cover's inner piece must be swapped when a 2.5" drive sits alone so the smaller drive still seals the opening.

What maintenance or replacement will the DuoSwap MB971SP-B need over time?

The tray-less SATA connectors and the two-piece anti-dust cover are the only wear items; if a connector loses grip or a cover clip snaps, replace that part — no tool-only components require scheduled service.

What limit appears first when both bays run sustained transfers on the DuoSwap MB971SP-B?

Each bay has its own SATA 6Gbps link, so the first bottleneck is the drive's own sustained throughput; the adapter does not share bandwidth between the 2.5" and 3.5" slots.

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