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Dual 2.5" SATA Hot-Swap Bay for 3.5" Front Bay
Expand your system's storage capacity with this dual 2.5-inch SATA hot-swap bay, designed to fit into a standard 3.5-inch front bay. It allows for effortless, tray-less installation and removal of two 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs. Supporting rapid SATA III speeds up to 6 Gbps, this durable aluminum enclosure is ideal for system building, rackmount integration, or industrial environments where quick data access and drive swapping are essential. It's a perfect solution for efficient OS image deployment and managing large data volumes on the fly.
$37.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
15
/ 25
#15 in Hard Drive Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Host Bay Form Factor
3.5
/ inch
Who it's for
- Easy Drive Access
- Excellent Space Utilization
- Durable Construction
Who should skip it
- Requires Specific Bay Type
- BIOS Configuration Needed
- Increased Cable Complexity
Key Specs
Host Bay Form Factor
3.5 inch
Drive Form Factor Supported
2.5 inch
Number of Drive Bays
2
Interface Support
SATA I/II/III (up to 6 Gbps)
Material
Aluminum and Plastic
Dimensions
146 x 101 x 25 mm
Operating Temperature
0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature
-20°C to 70°C
Features
- Tray-less hot-swap for dual 2.5-inch drives
- Tool-less drive installation and removal
- Supports high-speed SATA III (up to 6 Gbps)
- Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
- Durable aluminum construction
- Fits standard 3.5 inch host bay
- Supports both HDDs and SSDs
- Ideal for system building and data access
What customers say
Customers highly value this hot-swap bay for its convenience in managing multiple 2.5-inch drives within a standard 3.5-inch bay, perfect for media servers or testing setups. The hot-swap functionality is generally reliable, and installation is straightforward. The core theme is efficiency and practical utility. A recurring concern involves the plastic construction, especially the drive trays and latches, which some users feel lacks the durability of metal alternatives. Furthermore, compatibility can be limited, as the bay is best suited for standard 7mm or 9.5mm drives, sometimes struggling with thicker 15mm units. Despite material concerns, it remains a cost-effective solution for expanding storage flexibility.
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