StarTech 5.25" Dual Bay Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane

Overhaul your computer's storage capabilities with the HSB2535SATBK Dual Bay Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane, a versatile and efficient solution for 5.25" drive bays. This innovative device transforms a standard 5.25" bay into a dynamic hot-swappable SATA/SAS interface, allowing for the seamless connection of both a 3.5" SATA HDD and a 2.5" SATA HDD or SSD. Crafted with a solid aluminum construction, the backplane is engineered to comply with the 5.25" small form factor specification, ensuring a perfect fit within your system's front bay. The trayless design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also simplifies the process of swapping drives without the need for additional trays or tools. The HSB2535SATBK supports a wide range of data transfer speeds, accommodating SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) and SAS revision I/II (3.0/6.0 Gbps), making it a highly compatible and flexible addition to any storage setup. Each bay is equipped with power and activity LEDs, providing at-a-glance monitoring of drive status and activity.Installation and removal of drives are made effortless thanks to the bay's ejection levers. This quick and convenient mechanism is ideal for creating backups, archiving, or facilitating external portable access. The backplane's compatibility with both SATA and SAS interfaces makes it an excellent choice for enterprise system integration, offering a reliable and user-friendly solution.To ensure the longevity and reliability of your drives, the HSB2535SATBK features a built-in cooling fan and a slotted aluminum enclosure that promotes optimal heat dissipation. This design consideration helps to prevent drive failure and maintain optimum operating temperatures, even under heavy usage.The HSB2535SATBK is not just a hardware component; it's a strategic advantage for various applications. It's perfect for system builders who need to clone operating systems onto multiple drives efficiently, IT environments that require quick and tool-less drive replacements, and for adding a removable backup solution to servers or workstations. It can also be used to create a hybrid storage solution, pairing the speed of an SSD with the larger storage capacity of a standard HDD.Maximize your storage space and enhance system performance with the HSB2535SATBK Dual Bay Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane, a sophisticated and practical upgrade for any computer setup.