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product_id: 56271250
title: "StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA)"
brand: "startech"
price: "NT$8666"
currency: TWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Star Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/56271250-startech-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in
store_origin: TW
region: Taiwan
---

# 6 Gbps SATA/SAS III speed 3 hot-swappable 3.5in bays Aluminum vented chassis + fan StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** NT$8666
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your storage game with pro-grade hot-swap agility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** NT$8666 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/56271250-startech-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in)

## Best For

- startech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted startech brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Optimized Cooling System:** Vented aluminum enclosure plus speed-controlled fan keeps drives cool under pressure
- • **IT-Pro Trusted Durability:** Backed by 2-year warranty & 24/5 multilingual tech support
- • **Triple Drive Hot-Swap Power:** Seamlessly swap up to 3 drives without downtime
- • **Trayless Design with Secure Lock:** Quick install/removal with key-lock for peace of mind
- • **Universal SATA & SAS Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II drives

## Overview

The StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane transforms two 5.25in bays into a high-speed, trayless mobile rack supporting up to three 3.5in SATA or SAS hard drives at 6 Gbps. Its aluminum vented enclosure and built-in fan ensure optimal cooling, while individual ejection levers with key-lock security enable fast, safe drive swaps. Designed for IT professionals, it offers broad compatibility, reliable performance, and dedicated technical support.

## Description

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Review: Reliable, cool drives. - I was slightly nervous about using these but I had an old tower case and an old server motherboard and wanted to create my own NAS so thought I'd give these a go. The worry was that the drives would be too cramped and run hot. Iniitally I ran 2 of these with four drives (2 per enclosure with a central gap) over a period of a month and monitored the temps. The drives ran consistently between 28 & 31 C. Then I loaded the final two and ran with all 6 ever since. Over two years these have run with the drives consistently between 28 & 31. Each drive has its own temp. and it's actually the drive, not the position as I tried swapping a couple round after a year to see if it made a difference. Under periods of really heavy load for an hour or more, one or two disks rise a degree then settle back. So enclosures and fans do what they are supposed to. Although slightly fiddly to fit 6 drives in two of these it wasn't hard.
Review: Great rack, works well. - First off, the first one I received was faulty. The power led on the top tray was intermittent. It was replaced promptly however. The replacement unit works a treat though. The drive activity led feeds are taken from the sata cable via the supplied cables. This is like all the Startech equipment I have bought, well made and works. Update My 2020, one fan has failed. Easy to replace.

## Features

- INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: The 3-drive hot swap backplane lets you turn two 5.25in bays into a hot-swappable interface for you to connect up to three 3.5in SATA or SAS hard drives (HDD)
- MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: For added versatility, the hard mobile rack backplane can interface with SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives; An ideal accommodation for enterprise system applications; Power and status LEDs for each bay
- QUICK SETUP: For a quick and secure method of installing and removing drives, this trayless SATA hot swap backplane features individual ejection levers for each bay with a key-lock design for optional added security (includes two keys)
- MAINTAIN OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE: To help prevent drive failure, the 3-drive hot swap backplane features a vented solid aluminum enclosure that provides excellent heat dissipation in addition to a built-in fan with speed control; UL VO flammability rated
- THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT professionals, this 3-Bay hard drive backplane is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HS23QZO |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,948 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 116 in Enclosures |
| Compatible devices | PC |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (555) |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | 9 Jan. 2014 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030855297 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Externe |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 865 g |
| Item model number | HSB3SATSASBA |
| Item weight | 0.87 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Max number of supported devices | 3 |
| Memory storage capacity | 6 GB |
| Operating System | OS independent |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.4 x 14.6 x 8.5 cm; 865 g |
| Series | HSB3SATSASBA |
| UPC | 065030855297 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** SAS
- **Hardware platform:** PC
- **Product dimensions:** 19.4L x 14.6W x 8.5H centimetres

## Images

![StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iy3QH6WzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I turn each hard drive off or are they all on one switch?**
A: each one has a power switch. I use these for systems that require a fast clone recovery. I hook up the two top bays to power and data. Put the system drive in the top bay. Place a drive to be cloned into the center. Clone it. Then store it in the bottom not hooked up bay. In case of failure just put the spare in the online slot. Back up in seconds not hours or days.

**Q: I see this can interface with sas drives - does it act as a sas controller or does my board need to have an sas controller?**
A: No, the HSB3SATSASBA allows SAS drives to connect but is not a SAS controller. Your computer will still need a SAS controller to read the drives.
Matt, StarTech.com Support

**Q: Does anyone know if this will fit into an hp z640?  worried about how it slides in and mounts with the z640's 5.25" bays.**
A: The HSB3SATSASBA has not been tested on an HP z640. The rack uses standard 5.25" mounting points. Brandon, StarTech.com Support

**Q: will this function normally if mounted sideways?**
A: It should, there are cases, storage devices, and NAS devices from big name manufacturers where hard drives are positioned on their side with no problems.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable, cool drives.
*by R***A on 11 April 2022*

I was slightly nervous about using these but I had an old tower case and an old server motherboard and wanted to create my own NAS so thought I'd give these a go. The worry was that the drives would be too cramped and run hot. Iniitally I ran 2 of these with four drives (2 per enclosure with a central gap) over a period of a month and monitored the temps. The drives ran consistently between 28 & 31 C. Then I loaded the final two and ran with all 6 ever since. Over two years these have run with the drives consistently between 28 & 31. Each drive has its own temp. and it's actually the drive, not the position as I tried swapping a couple round after a year to see if it made a difference. Under periods of really heavy load for an hour or more, one or two disks rise a degree then settle back. So enclosures and fans do what they are supposed to. Although slightly fiddly to fit 6 drives in two of these it wasn't hard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great rack, works well.
*by M***N on 21 April 2014*

First off, the first one I received was faulty. The power led on the top tray was intermittent. It was replaced promptly however. The replacement unit works a treat though. The drive activity led feeds are taken from the sata cable via the supplied cables. This is like all the Startech equipment I have bought, well made and works. Update My 2020, one fan has failed. Easy to replace.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as intended
*by A***R on 18 September 2020*

Both HDD bays work as intended but it does not fit flush with the front of my 5.25" drive bays(see picture) which every other device I have ever installed did. The internal fan is also annoyingly loud, I decided to remove this which is easy to do. If security is in mind the locking function is just an Allen bit, while great for accidental opening of the bay security is a zero. Other than those small issues of which the last one doesn't effect me I would highly recommend this drive bay over the cheaper alternatives on Amazon.

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