
Hot Swap SATA/SAS Backplane RAID Bays – 3 Hard Drive Mobile Rack
StarTech ID: SATSASBAY3BK
The SATSASBAY3BK SAS/SATA Backplane offers an easy-to-use and cost-effective SATA hot swap solution
and features a sturdy and compact 3-in-2 design that lets you install up to three 2.5"/3.5" SATA or SAS hard
drives into only two 5.25in bays.
With support for SATA/SAS HDD the mobile rack/backplane is fully compatible with RAID installations to ensure
maximum performance and versatility for enhanced storage applications.
To maximize performance and utilize the full speed potential of your SATA III hard drives, this HDD Backplane
supports SATA III for transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with a compatible controller.
The SATSASBAY3BK is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Applications
Add additional hot-swap bays to a server or workstation computer
Replace or upgrade old IDE or SATA backplanes with a SAS/SATA backplane
Backup systems where physically removing the backed up data from the system is required
Be able to replace/remove individual drives from a storage array with minimal or no system down time
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Features
Fully supports SAS revision 1/2 (3.0/6.0 Gbps) hard drives and controllers
Support for SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps)
Supports 2.5" and 3.5" form factor SAS or SATA hard drives
Easy to use and lockable removable drive trays
Audible temperature warning buzzer for 55°C, 60°C, or 65°C
Flammability rating of UL 94 V-0
Independent power switches for each drive
LED status indicators for each drive
Sturdy aluminum and steel construction
80mm rear mounted, ball-bearing cooling fan
High/Low fan speed controls
Fan sensor reset switch
Plug-and-Play and Hot-Swap compatible
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Technical Specifications
Warranty 2 Years
Compatible Drive Types (Type
and Rate)
SAS & SATA
Drive Size 2.5in & 3.5in
Fans 1 - 80 mm
Number of Drives 3
Regulatory Approvals UL94 V-0 Rated
Hot Swap Capability Yes
Temperature Alarm Yes
Drive Connectors 3 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Receptacle
Host Connectors 1 - SATA (7 pin; Data) Plug
Host Connectors 2 - LP4 (4 pin; Molex Large Drive Power) Male
Host Connectors 2 - SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) Plug
Note If using SFF-8484 SAS controller for SAS Hard Drives, use StarTech.com
SAS cable SAS84S450
System and Cable
Requirements
Two free 5.25" drive bays
System and Cable
Requirements
3 x Available SAS or SATA ports
Color Black
Enclosure Type Aluminum and Steel
Enclosure Type Plastic
Product Height 3.4 in [86 mm]
Product Length 8 in [202 mm]
Product Weight 2.7 lb [1.2 kg]
Product Width 5.7 in [146 mm]
LED Indicators 1 - Over Heating Alarm (Flashing Red - Temperature Warring, Reset sensor
and alarm)
LED Indicators 3 - Hard Drive Indicator (Green - Power, Orange/Red Blinking - Activity)
Humidity 90% RH at 30°C
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -15°C to 75°C (-59°F to 167°F)
Shipping (Package) Weight 3.2 lb [1.4 kg]
Included in Package 1 - SAS/SATA Backplane
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Included in Package 3 - SATA cables
Included in Package 1 - Package of assemble screws
Included in Package 1 - Instruction Manual
Certifications, Reports and Compatibility
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