StarTech.com
StarTech.com 25SAT35HDD
Best adapter for installing 2.5-inch drives into 3.5-inch desktop bays.
Transform your 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD into a 3.5-inch drive with the StarTech.com 25SAT35HDD adapter enclosure. This versatile solution seamlessly fits into desktop chassis, backplanes, or docking stations requiring a 3.5" drive. It precisely matches standard mounting points and connector locations, ensuring easy integration. Supporting drives up to 12.5mm in height and high-capacity SATA I/II/III drives, it offers broad compatibility. Utilizing an SSD in this enclosure can significantly enhance the performance of your existing 3.5" drive applications. Constructed from durable aluminum and plastic, it guarantees reliable and long-lasting use.
$42.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
1
/ 561
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Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Number of storage drives supported
1
Who it's for
- Desktop users wanting extra physical drive protection
- IT professionals needing seamless hot-swap bay integration
- Performance enthusiasts requiring full SATA III bandwidth
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers needing simple mounting solutions
- Users running high-heat drives in restricted airflow environments
- Technicians prioritizing rapid, tool-free drive installation
Performance breakdown
Form Factor Precision
Matches standard 3.5-inch mounting points for a seamless, wobble-free installation.
Build Durability
Aluminum and plastic construction provides a robust housing for sensitive internal drives.
Interface Compatibility
Full support for SATA I, II, and III ensures broad hardware versatility.
Drive Height Flexibility
Accommodates drives up to 12.5mm, fitting most standard SSDs and HDDs.
Installation Ease
Straightforward design allows for quick integration into existing desktop drive bays.
Data Throughput
Supports 6 Gbit/s transfer rates to keep your SSD performance snappy.
Key Specs
Number of storage drives supported
1
Supported storage drive interfaces
Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III
Storage drive size
2.5"
Maximum storage capacity
1 TB
Product type
HDD/SSD enclosure
Material
Aluminium, Plastic
Product colour
Black, Silver
RoHS compliance
Yes
Features
- Converts 2.5" SATA drives to 3.5" format
- Matches standard 3.5" drive mounting
- Boosts performance with SSDs
- Supports high-capacity SATA drives
- Accommodates drives up to 12.5mm thick
- Durable aluminum and plastic build
- Ideal for desktop chassis and docking stations
What customers say
Customers highly value this adapter for its exceptional reliability and ease of use. It flawlessly converts 2.5-inch drives to the standard 3.5-inch form factor, ensuring perfect SATA connector alignment for seamless integration into servers and desktop bays. The build quality is consistently praised for its robustness and effective heat dissipation, supporting drive longevity. Installation is quick and requires no tools. While the price is slightly higher than generic options, users agree the superior compatibility and guaranteed stability from a trusted brand fully justify the investment. This adapter reliably solves compatibility problems where lesser brackets fail, offering a professional grade solution.
Know before you buy
Yes, this enclosure is designed to fit any 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD, provided the drive height does not exceed 12.5mm.
Absolutely. The adapter is engineered to match the mounting points and connector locations of a standard 3.5-inch drive, making it compatible with most desktop chassis, backplanes, and docking stations.
No, the enclosure acts as a pass-through, supporting SATA I, II, and III interfaces with data transfer rates up to 6 Gbit/s. It will not bottleneck your drive's performance.
The product includes the necessary SATA cable to get you started. You will simply need to mount your 2.5-inch drive into the enclosure and then install the unit into your 3.5-inch bay as you would a standard hard drive.
While the enclosure supports high-capacity SATA drives, it is officially rated for capacities up to 1 TB. Please ensure your drive falls within this limit for optimal compatibility.
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