will this kind of thing allow me to use sas hd on a sata host pc?

Yes, this docking enclosure supports SAS single-channel operation, but it requires a SAS host.

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Mobile Rack Drives Support	3 x 3.5" Drives to 2 x 5.25" Bays
Mobile Rack Interface	SATA I/II/III/SAS
Protection Case	Multiple Drives
Compatible Products	3.5"
Specifications	Support Drive Size: 3.5" HDD Compatible Drive Type: SATA / SAS Number of Drives: 3 Drive Bay: 2 x external 5.25" drive bay Host Interface: 3 x SATA 7pin Power Input: 2 x 15 pin SATA power connector Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gbps (Depending on hard drive speed) Support HDD Capacity: No Limitation Drive Cooling: 80mm cooling fan & Metal heat dispersion Structure / Material: Metal and ABS plastic Support Hot-Swap: Yes Compliance: CE, RoHS, REACH Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid blue; HDD access: flashing blue

Features
Features	Fits 3 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs into 2 x 5.25-inch external ODD/device bays Supports full SATA III (6 Gb/s) transfer speeds Supports SAS single-channel operation (SAS host required) Compact and space saving design to fit multiple drives 100% tool-less and screw-less drive installation Large 80mm cooling fan with easy access fan speed control wheel Cooling fan is upgradable with any standard 80mm 3-pin cooling fan Sturdy full-metal chassis adds heat dissipation and extra protection Ample ventilation holes for supreme cooling performance Spring-loaded dust cover to prevent harmful dust and debris buildup Dust cover acts as drive guiding peck for improved drive stability Supports SATA data and power cables with locking latch designs Package includes 3 x locking latch SATA data cables Requires only 2 x SATA power cables to power all 3 drives Flush drive insertion design fully protects drives from possible environmental damage Active Power Technology (APT) - Cooling fan and LEDs only power up when a drive is installed Complimentary technical support by ICY DOCK trained support professionals
Package Contents	Device, user manual, screws, 3 x SATA 7-pin cables

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First Listed on Newegg	August 25, 2025

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