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iStarUSA T-7M1-SA-SILVER 1x5.25" Bay Audio Series SATA Mobile Rack - OEM
- T-7M1-SA-SILVER
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iStarUSA 5.25" Bay Audio Series SATA Mobile Rack
Check out the new aluminum hot-swappable iStarUSA T-7M1-SATA mobile rack with a uniquely compact, high performance SAS/SATA interface. The T-7M1-SATA is tough in strength, but flexible in functionality. An additional cooling fan provides extra cooling in worst operating condition. LED indicator enables monitor power and hard drive activities. T-7M1-SATA audio mobile rack construct with quality and versatility.
Features

- Power/Drive Activity LEDs
- Point to Point, Free from Master/Slave Setting
- Best Air Ventilation with 1 x 80mm HDD Blower Fan
- Power ON/OFF Button
- Cableless Connection, Support Plug & Play, Hot-Swappable
- Aluminum Body for Best Cooling
- High Performance Transfer Rate up to 6.0Gbps
- Support 2.5"/3.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III HDD
- 4TB Hard Drives Compatible
Specifications

| Model Number | T-7M1-SATA |
| RoHS Compliance Version | Yes |
| Standard Drive Bays | 5.25" Drives: 1 Hotswap 3.5": 1 |
| Hotswap HDD Type: | 3.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III |
| Indicators | Power and HDD activity |
| Material of Handle | Aluminum |
| Material of Main Chassis | Aluminum Design |
| Cooling Fan | 1 x 80mm |
| Ordering Information (Part Number) |
Black Tray: T-7M1-SATA-BLACK Blue Tray: T-7M1-SATA-BLUE Red Tray: T-7M1-SATA-RED Silver Tray: T-7M1-SATA-SILVER Lockable Tray: T-7M1-SATA-BPL |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.75 x 1.65 x 7.32" 146.0 x 41.9 x 185.9mm |
| Notes | HTS code: 8473.30.5100. ECCN code: EAR99 |
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- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
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The iStarUSA T-7M1-SA-SILVER is a silver, all-aluminum SATA mobile rack that fits one 5.25-inch drive bay and supports SATA 2.0 hot swapping, making it suitable for users who need to install or remove a compatible drive without opening the computer case.
Recommended For
- Desktop or server owners who regularly move a 3.5-inch SATA drive between compatible computers and want to remove it from the front of an installed system without opening the case.
- Technicians or system builders who need front-accessible, removable SATA storage for transferring files or swapping drives between machines with compatible 5.25-inch bays.
- Users who want a single 3.5-inch drive in a removable tray, with the rack installed in an available 5.25-inch external bay rather than using a separate USB drive enclosure.
- Builders who value an aluminum drive rack with added airflow for a drive housed in a 5.25-inch bay.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When moving large files between desktop PCs, install the drive in the rack, copy the data, then remove the tray and move the drive to the other compatible system—without opening either computer to unplug the drive.
- For a desktop or server with a spare 5.25-inch bay, use the rack to make one SATA drive accessible from the front; drive changes become a tray insertion or removal rather than a case-opening task.
- When maintaining or testing several compatible SATA drives, keep each drive on its own tray and swap drives through the front rack; the reviewer reported transfer speeds comparable to connecting the drive internally.
- For rotating backup drives, use the removable tray to connect a SATA disk for a backup run, then remove it for separate storage; hot-swapping should be used only when the system and controller support it and the drive is safely released.
- During sustained drive activity, the rack’s aluminum construction and fan provide a ventilated mounting point; a reviewer observed the tested drive running a few degrees cooler than an unventilated internal installation.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Installing and hot-swapping a SATA drive in a 5.25-inch bay, with plug-and-play support |
| Drive Bay And Interface | One 5.25-inch drive bay with a SATA 2.0 hot-swap interface |
| Connection And Hot-Swap Features | Cableless, point-to-point connection with plug-and-play support; no master/slave setting required |
| Materials And Cooling | All-aluminum construction designed to act as a heat sink |
| Physical Specifications | Silver; 3.0 lb |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA T-7M1-SA-SILVER |













