StarTech.com SBAY5BK Instruction Manual

SATA/SAS Hard Drive
Mobile Rack Backplane

5 Drive 3.5” Removable SATA/

SAS Mobile Rack Backplane

SBAY5BK

Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents.....................................................................1

System Requirements .................................................................1

Front View ....................................................................................2

Rear View ....................................................................................2

Installation ....................................................................... 3

Hardware Installation ...................................................................3

Driver Installation .........................................................................3

How to Use ...................................................................... 4

Specifications .................................................................. 5

Technical Support ........................................................... 6

Warranty Information ...................................................... 6

1

Introduction

The SBAY5BK Trayless Hard Drive Backplane provides a simple,
hot-swap compatible internal storage solution with support for up to
five 3.5” SAS and/or SATA (SATA 1.5/3.0 Gbps) hard drives. The RAID
compatible SAS/SATA backplane features two rear-mounted 60mm
cooling fans and is constructed of aluminum and steel for maximum
heat dissipation.

Packaging Contents

1 x SBAY5BK hard drive backplane•

12 x Mounting screws•

5 x 7-pin 18” SATA cables•

2 x SATA power to LP4 molex adapter•

1 x Key•

1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps or SAS 3.0Gbps hard drive(s)•

SATA or SAS enabled computer system•

3 adjacent external 5.25” bays in the computer case•

2

Power/Activity

LED

Drive Door

Lock

Fan Status

LED

Front View

Rear View

7-pin SATA

(black)

7-pin SAS

(yellow)

LP4 molex power

connector

60mm

cooling fans

3

Installation

WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when
being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data
may result. Always handle your hard drive and storage device with
caution.

Hardware Installation

Make sure the computer system is powered off and unplugged from 1.
the power source before attempting any hardware installation.

Prepare 3 adjacent external 5.25” bays in the computer system for 2.
the SBAY5BK Mobile Rack and insert it into the computer system.
Install as per the computer systems documentation. Standard
mounting screws are included, if needed.

Connect two LP4 molex power connectors from the computer’s 3.
power supply to the connectors on the rear of the Mobile Rack. If
only SATA power connectors are available on the power supply, use
the included LP4 molex adapters.

For each drive bay, connect a 7-pin SATA connector to either the 4.
SAS (yellow) or SATA (black) connector from the SAS or SATA
controller card in the computer system.

NOTE: A SAS controller may require a special break-out cable to
connect to the Mobile Rack (sold separately).
(e.g. StarTech.com ID: SAS84S450)

Open the drive bays by pulling on the hinged latch and lowering the 5.
door. Insert the hard drive(s) into the drive bays (label facing right)
and then close the door, making sure it latches properly.

OPTIONAL: Using the provided keys, the door latches can be locked
to prevent accidental/unauthorized access to the drives.

Power up the computer and use the hard drive(s) as if connected 6.
directly to the SATA/SAS controller.

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Driver Installation

No driver installation is required for any operating system, as this
Mobile Rack is a pass through device, so only the hard drives are seen
by the computer system.

How to Use

If the SATA controller supports Hot-Swapping drives, then hard drives
can be removed and installed into the Mobile Rack without having to
shut the computer system off. Refer to the documentation for the SATA
controller for details on how to use Hot-Swapping. If not supported, the
computer must be shut down first, to install or remove hard drives.

To remove hard drives from the Mobile Rack, unlock the front drive bay
door (if necessary) with the provided keys and open the door by pulling
on the hinged latch. Lower the door and the hard drive will be ejected,
and can then be pulled out of the drive bay by hand.

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Specications

Bus Interface

SATA 3.0Gbps

SAS 3.0Gbps

External Connectors

5 x 7-pin SATA (black)

5 x 7-pin SAS (yellow)

2 x 4-pin LP4 molex

LEDs

1 x Fan Status

5 x Drive Power/Activity

Fans

2 x 60mm

Hard Drive Support

3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0 Gbps hard
drives up to 2TB capacity*

3.5” SAS 3.0Gbps hard drives

Dimensions

190.0mm x 146.0mm x 126.0mm

Weight

1.48kg

NOTE:* The unit will only support SATA hard drive capacities

supported by the SATA or SAS controller, up to a maximum of 2TB.

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Technical Support

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commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need
help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access
our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and
downloads.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial
date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned
for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion.
The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does
not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse,
abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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