StarTech 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane for 2.5in SATA/SAS Drives

Now it’s easy to drive share and enhance the storage capabilities of your server or PC. This mobile rack backplane lets you install four 2.5in SATA or SAS solid-state or hard disk drives into a single 5.25in bay and quickly hot swap them between systems. It’s ideal for systems integrators and administrators who are looking for flexible management of their data storage.

Designed for durability and trouble-free use:
The mobile rack backplane is engineered to protect your valuable data and provide reliable performance. The aluminum housing is designed for enhanced heat dissipation, while two 40mm fans improve air flow to minimize heat build-up and ensure optimum operating temperature. The backplane can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, for error-free tray insertion and maximum compatibility with servers or desktop computers. You can lock the removable steel trays in place, providing an enhanced level of drive protection. The Non-Scratch SATA (NSS) connector provides a high 50,000+ insertion rating, your assurance of long-lasting performance of both the drives and the bay.

Convenient, interchangeable drive trays:
Many fast-paced work environments require drives to be removed regularly. Hot swap between systems quickly, without shutting down, with the convenient backplane. The included drive trays are interchangeable, working with both the 4-bay backplane and the single-bay backplane (SATSASBP125) so you can hot swap between systems for easy file access.

Compatible with a wide range of drives:
Designed for versatile use, the backplane supports an extensive range of both SATA or SAS based HDDs and SSDs, from 5 to 15mm in height. To maximize the performance of your drives, the mobile rack supports SAS II and SATA III performance for transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with a compatible controller. The backplane also works with your preferred RAID controller or Hyper Duo controller to produce a high-performance or redundant storage solution.

Connector(s):

• Host Connectors: 4 - SATA (7 pin, Data)
• Drive Connectors: 4 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin)
• Other Interface(s): 1 - LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power)

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C (23°F to 95°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F)
• Humidity: 5%~65% RH

Hardware:

• Interface: SATA, SAS
• Front Door Key Lock: Yes
• Number of Drives: 4
• Drive Size: 2.5in
• Compatible Drive Types: SAS & SATA
• Drive Installation: Removable
• Number of 2.5 inch bays: 4
• Supported Drive Height(s): 5mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm, 15mm
• Fan(s): Yes
• Fans: 2 - 40 mm
• Fan Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing

Indicators:

• LED Indicators: 4 - Drive power and activity LED, 1 - Fan activity

Performance:

• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gbps
• Type and Rate: SATA III (6 Gbps)
• Port Multiplier: No
• Max Drive Capacity: Tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM
• Hot Swap Capability: Yes
• Insertion Rating: 50,000
• Noise Level: 20 dBA
• MTBF: 30,000

Physical Characteristics:

• Color: Black
• Material: Aluminum and Steel
• Max Drive Height: 0.6 in [15 mm]
• Product Length: 6.0 in [15.2 cm]
• Product Width: 5.7 in [14.6 cm]
• Product Height: 1.7 in [4.2 cm]
• Weight of Product: 1.7 lb [0.8 kg]

OS Compatibility:

• OS independent; No software or drivers required

Note:

• Flammability rating: UL94 - V0

• 1 - 4-bay SATA/SAS hard drive backplane
• 2 - drive tray keys
• 4 - 2.5" drive trays
• 4 - 18" SATA data cables
• 2 - SATA to Molex power adapters
• 16 - drive mounting screws
• 8 - backplane mounting screws
• 1 - quick start guide