
BPU-124-SS
2.5” SATA/SAS Hot-Swap Cage
User’s Manual

Introduction
High level Raid and high availability storage in compact design, BPU-124-SS
adds extra storage and hot-swap capability to satisfy any application needs.
The BPU-124-SS is constructed of aluminum material that provides best heat
dissipation required for high performance 2.5" laptop SAS/ SATA drives. It is
designed with excellent front to back vent airflow. BPU-124-SS is an ideal
solution for RAID and JBOD applications.
Features
z Aluminum Frame
z Hard Drive Interface: SAS/ SATA I/II
z Form Factor: 1 x 5.25” Bay for 4 x 2.5” Hard Disk Drives
z High Performance Transfer Rate up to 3.0 Gbps
z Support RAID 0, 1, 5 Functions (need an additional RAID controller)
z Point to Point, Free from Master/ Slave Setting
z With One 4Pin Power and Four 7Pin Data Signal Connectors
z Cooling fans: Built-in 2 X 40mm Cooling Fans
z 2 LED for Power & HDD access
z Dimensions (W x H x D): 146 x 42 x 185 mm
z Weight : 1.6 lbs
Model #: BPU-124-SS

z Inner tray with heat dissipation holes
Picture A
Four screw holes at the bottom of each tray. Use the screws to mount the HDDs
onto the tray. (See Picture A)
z Safety Lock
a) LOCK
Picture B
Turn the key clockwise to horizontal way. Do NOT try to press the button to take
out the HDD.
b) UNLOCK
Turn the key Counter-clockwise vertically. Press the button to take out the HDD.

Front Panel & Real View (See Picture C & D)
Picture C
C1 to C4: HDD Tray
C5: Safety key lock
C6: Power LED: (power on: green)
C7: HDD Access LED: (amber while in activity)
D8: 4pin Power connector
D9 & D10: Cooling Fans
D11 to D14 (2nd): For SAS data port connections
D15 to D18 (PRI): For SATA data port connections
D19: Fan Switch: High & Low RPM
Note:
a) For SATA controllers, use the included four SATA 7pin cables for connection.
b) For SAS controllers, different SAS controllers may need different type cable
connection. You will have to purchase the suitable cables for the connection.
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Picture D