StarTech - DRW150SASBK - Black 3.5in SATA SAS Removable Hard Drive Mobile Rack for 5.25in Bay

This high quality SATA/SAS Removable Hard Drive Mobile Rack delivers a convenient Serial Attached SCSI or SATA storage option, allowing you to quickly swap SAS/SATA hard drives in and out of a computer without having to open the computer case - an ideal solution for RAID implementations, multi-boot OS configurations, and high-speed, high capacity backups in mission critical PCs or servers.

Simply install the (included) drive bay into a 5.25in drive bay on the host computer, then mount a 3.5in SAS or SATA HDD in the (removable) caddy. Connecting the hard drive to the computer is as easy as inserting the caddy (with drive attached) into the drive bay, which can be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of the installed drive.

A practical, time-saving storage solution, the drive drawer/mobile rack features front panel LED indicators that continuously display the operating status of the installed drive. With support for SAS/SATA HDD speeds up to 6.0 Gbps, the mobile rack/backplane is fully compatible with RAID installations to ensure maximum performance and versatility for enhanced storage applications.

The drive caddy features a built-in 40mm fan (with adjustable speeds) that helps to keep the enclosed drive cool, in turn helping to optimize operation while preserving drive lifespan. To prevent damage to the hard drive(s) while being transferred in and out of the computer, the drive caddy features shock absorbers and rubber cushioning that help limit vibration/shock to the drive.

A dependable, long-lasting storage solution, the SAS/SATA drive drawer features highly durable construction, with a 25K insertion rating and is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty.

StarTech.com Advantage

• Mobile rack system makes removing/replacing drives quick and safe, while a key lock prevents unauthorized access to the drive
• Solid aluminum construction, 40mm cooling fan and 25, 000+ insertion rating ensures durability and reliability from the Mobile Rack and the SAS/SATA drive
• Backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support

Features

• Fits a single SATA drive into a front accessible 5.25" bay
• Durable aluminum construction for the drive caddy and bay
• Key lockable drive caddy
• Rubber shock absorbers
• 25,000+ insertion rating
• 40mm cooling fan
• Power and Activity LED indicators
• Fully supports SAS revision 1/2 (3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives and controllers
• Fully supports SATA revision 1/2/3 (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) drives and controllers
• Supports 3.5" form factor hard drives

Applications

• Add additional hot-swap bays to a server or workstation computer
• Replace or upgrade old IDE or SATA only backplane with a SAS/SATA backplane
• System builders who need to image many drives simultaneously and quickly
• Environments where drives need to be replaced/removed regularly, without external protection for the drives required after removal
• Be able to replace/remove individual drives from a storage array with minimal or no system down time