StarTech 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane (trayless) for 3.5in HDD
Trayless hot-swap backplane converting three 5.25in bays to four 3.5in SATA/SAS HDD slots with individual ejection levers and key lock. Includes status LEDs per bay and cooling features; customers cite reliable installation and good cooling, with mixed opinions on build quality
Highlights
- trayless hot-swap design
- individual bay drivers ejection
- per-bay LEDs and cooling emphasis
Pros
- hot-swap backplane for 3.5in drives
- individual bay ejection levers
- key-lock design with two keys
- per-bay power and status LEDs
- broad SATA/SAS compatibility
Cons
- mixed build quality feedback
- stock fan noted as loud
- some drive insertion/removal inconsistencies
Best For
Features
- Transports up to four 3.5in SATA or SAS HDDs via a 3.5in backplane (trayless)
- Supports SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II interfaces for broad compatibility
- Individual drive bays include ejection levers and a key-lock design (two keys)
- Ventilated aluminum enclosure with built-in fan and speed control for cooling
- Power and status LEDs provided for each drive bay
