3 Bay Aluminum Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane
for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD
Product ID: HSB3SATSASBA
Product Overview
The HSB3SATSASBA Removable 3-drive backplane allows quick installation and hot-swapping of 3.5-inch drives. It converts two 5.25-inch bays into a hot-swappable interface for up to three 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives (HDD).
For enhanced versatility, the drive bay supports SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives, making it suitable for enterprise system applications.
It features ejection levers and a key-lock design for secure drive handling. To prevent drive failure, the backplane includes a built-in fan and a vented solid aluminum enclosure for excellent heat dissipation.
The HSB3SATSASBA is supported by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Image description: A black, three-bay aluminum mobile rack backplane designed for 3.5-inch hard drives, featuring trayless drive installation and front-facing access.
Certifications, Applications, and Features
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
RoHS Compliant Available
CE
FC
Applications
- Imaging: For new system builds or configurations, use the hot swap bay in your master system to quickly copy the Windows OS to multiple blank hard drives.
- Backup Solution: Add a hot-swap bay to a server or workstation computer for use as a removable backup solution.
- IT Environments: Ideal for IT environments requiring quick insertion/replacement of hard drives without external HDD enclosures.
Features
- Solid aluminum construction
- Key lock design
- Built-in fan
- 3 drive bay design
- Installs in two 5.25" drive bays
- Trayless design for hot swap support
- Support for SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps)
- Support for SAS revision I/II (3.0/6.0 Gbps)
- UL VO flammability rating
- Power and Activity LEDs for each drive
Specifications
Hardware
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Compatible Drive Types | SAS & SATA |
| Drive Installation | Removable |
| Drive Size | 3.5in |
| Fan Bearing Type | Sleeve Bearing |
| Fan(s) | Yes |
| Fans | 1 - 70 mm |
| Interface | SATA |
| Key Lock | Yes |
| Number of Drives | 3 |
| Number of internal 3.5 inch bays | 3 |
Performance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Fan Specifications | Speed: 3000 RPM±10% Airflow: 27.60CFM (At zero static pressure) Noise level: 26.72dB-A |
| Max Drive Capacity | Currently tested with up to 4TB 7200 RPM hard drives |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) |
Connector(s)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Drive Connectors | 3 - SFF-8482 (29 pin, Data & Power, Internal SAS) Receptacle |
| Host Connectors | 2 - SATA Power (15 pin) Receptacle 3 - SATA (7 pin, Data) Receptacle |
Software
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
| LED Indicators | 1 - Power LED 1 - Drive 1 Activity LED 1 - Drive 2 Activity LED 1 - Drive 3 Activity LED |
Environmental
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 5%~85% RH |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (23°F to 95°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 122°F) |
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Enclosure Type | Aluminum |
| Product Height | 4.3 in [110 mm] |
Packaging Information
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Length | 7.6 in [194.1 mm] |
| Product Weight | 42.4 oz [1200 g] |
| Product Width | 5.7 in [145 mm] |
| Shipping (Package) Weight | 42.4 oz [1200 g] |
What's in the Box
- 1 - 3 SATA HDD Backplane
- 1 - Installation screw kit
- 1 - Instruction Manual
- 2 - Bay Key
- 3 - 18" SATA Cable
