StarTech.com 5.25 to 3.5 in, SAS, SATA Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay

Do you often need to quickly change between hard drives? This docking station from StarTech.com lets you swap storage devices as you work, removing the need to restart your computer and supporting efficient data handling. As it supports 3.5-inch SAS and SATA drives, the bay is compatible with standard storage kit.

Convenient swappingThe station's trayless design makes it easy to swap out your drives, allowing for hassle-free media management.
Built-in ventilationThe bay's backplate has integrated air holes for optimal ventilation and minimal heat build-up.
Fast performanceSupports transfer speeds up to 6Gbps, ensuring efficiency in intensive data applications.

• Locks with a key to prevent tampering
• Hard-wearing aluminium housing for effective impact resistance
• Works without extra software for easy installation

• backplane
• SATA data cable
• keys
• screws
• quick-start guide

How do I know if I've correctly docked my drive in this station?The station has an LED indicator that lights up when your drive connects to it.

Can I hot-swap SATA drives with this mobile rack?

Yes, this mobile rack does support hot-swapping of SATA drives. To use this feature, it is required that the SATA port is set to Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode and hot-swapping is enabled. On most motherboards, this is performed within the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). If you are using a SATA controller card, consult the motherboard manufacturer's technical documentation for the correct steps to accomplish this.

SAS, SATA

SATA