StarTech 5.25" Aluminum Professional SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer

Because data storage and transfer are crucial aspects of any digital setup, the 5.25" Aluminum Professional SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer offers a professional-grade, hot-swap solution for your Serial ATA hard drives. This high-quality removable SATA Hard Drive Drawer allows for swift and effortless swapping of SATA hard drives in and out of a computer, eliminating the need to open the computer case. The installation process is straightforward: simply fit the included drive bay into a 5.25in drive bay on the host computer, then mount a 3.5in SATA HDD into the removable caddy. Connecting the SATA hard drive to the computer is as seamless as sliding the caddy into the drive bay. For added security, the drive bay is lockable to prevent unauthorized removal of the installed SATA drive. Constructed with heavy-duty aluminum, this mobile rack drawer is designed to accommodate a single SATA drive in a front-accessible 5.25" bay. The drive caddy is equipped with key lockability, rubber shock absorbers, and dual front-mounted ball-bearing fans. With a 7,000+ insertion rating, this product is built to last. The mobile rack drawer supports SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) and is compatible with 3.5" form factor SATA hard drives. To maximize performance and utilize the full speed potential of your SATA III hard drives, this HDD Backplane supports SATA III for transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with a compatible controller. The drive drawer comes with Swap Manager utility software, a practical, time-saving hot swap solution that lets users swap drives in and out of the host computer without powering down the computer. This is an ideal solution for large volume drives, allowing you to swap in large amounts of data in a matter of seconds. The mobile rack/backplane is fully compatible with RAID installations to ensure maximum performance and versatility for enhanced storage applications. The drive caddy features two front panel ball bearing fans that help keep the enclosed drive cool, optimizing 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. This dependable, long-lasting storage solution is a suitable addition for system builders who need to image many drives simultaneously and quickly, or environments where drives need to be replaced/removed regularly. The solid aluminum construction ensures the drive is protected both inside and outside the computer system. Note: This unit is model specific and is not meant for use with different models of drive drawer unless otherwise stated.