Silverstone
Silverstone FS304B-V 3.5" SAS SATA 12G server accessory
Converts three 5.25" bays into four hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA 12G cages with independent LEDs, a built-in cooling fan and 9.5 mm slim ODD support
- TypeDrive Cage
- Holds four 3.5" drives in three 5.25" bays
- Supports SAS 12G and SATA 6Gbit/s transfer rates
- Fits 9.5mm slim optical drive alongside drives
- Independent LED indicators show each drive status
- Built-in cooling fan keeps drives at safe temperatures
Drive cage for three 5.25" bays
The SilverStone FS304B-V converts three standard 5.25-inch device bays into four hot-swap slots for 3.5-inch SAS 12Gbit/s or SATA 6Gbit/s drives. A built-in cooling fan and independent LED indicators help maintain temperatures and show drive status at a glance. The cage also accepts a 9.5 mm slim optical drive, adding legacy media support to modern server builds. It is aimed at administrators who need dense, serviceable storage in a familiar front-panel footprint.
Suited for SAS and SATA hot-swap arrays
This unit fits environments that rely on 3.5-inch hard drives with SAS 12G or SATA 6G interfaces and require tool-less drive replacement. The steel enclosure and plastic trays keep cost down while retaining the 12Gbit/s transfer capability of the series. Buyers needing support for 2.5-inch drives, additional optical bays beyond the single slim ODD slot, or a different bay-to-drive ratio should evaluate other models.
Single 12Gbit/s backplane interface
The cage delivers up to 12Gbit/s throughput per drive through its SAS/SATA backplane, which is the specification that determines whether the host controller and cabling can saturate the installed drives.
Highlights
- Holds four 3.5" drives in three 5.25" bays
- Supports SAS 12G and SATA 6Gbit/s transfer rates
- Fits 9.5mm slim optical drive alongside drives
- Independent LED indicators show each drive status
- Built-in cooling fan keeps drives at safe temperatures
Specifications
| Brand | SilverStone |
|---|---|
| Model | FS304B-V |
| Part Number | FS304B-V |
| Type | Drive Cage |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 203 × 152 × 102 mm |
Questions about this item
How loud and hot does the built-in fan run when the cage operates all day?
A built-in cooling fan provides heat dissipation for the four drive bays during continuous operation.
What host interface and bay space must my chassis provide for this cage to function?
The unit occupies three 5.25" device bays and connects via SAS 12G or SATA 6Gbit/s backplane links.
Will my existing 3.5" SAS and SATA drives work in the plastic trays without adapters?
Yes, the cage accepts four 3.5" SAS-12G and SATA 6Gbit/s drives directly in the supplied trays.
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