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iStarUSA BPU-230SATA-RED 2x5.25" to 3x3.5" SATA Hot-swap Raid Cage - OEM
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iStarUSA BPU-230SATA Two 5.25in. to Three 3.5in. SATA Hot-swap Raid Cage
Create more space for hard drives with hot-swap capability - the BPU-230SATA series supports RAID 1 / 0 / 1+0 / 5 configurations for high performance or redundancy data applications. Aluminum construction provides light weight but strong stability and an extra 70mm fan keeps hard drives at maximum performance. A high density multi-disk storage backplane allows multiple 3.5in. SAS/SATA hard drives to be mounted into two standard 5.25in. Aluminum construction provides great heat dissipation - required for high performance SAS/SATA drives - and is designed with excellent front to back vent airflow. Applications: Digital Audio Editing, Video Editing (SD or HD), Security Systems, SOHO SMEs With Limited HDD Tray, and Data Protection or Disk-to-Disk Backup
Features
- Stylish aluminum color handle and heat-sink body
- Supports Hot-Swap and RAID Configuration (needs an additional RAID controller)
- Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves
- Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators
- High Performance Transfer Rates - up to 6Gbps
- Supports 2.5in./3.5in. SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III HDDs
- Equipped with Fan Speed Control Switch
- 4TB Hard Drive Compatible
Specifications
| Model Number | BPU-230SATA |
| RoHS Compliance Version | Yes |
| Standard Drive Bays |
5.25in. Drives: Two Hotswap 3.5in.: Three |
| Hotswap HDD Type: | 3.5in. SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III |
| Indicators | Power, HDD, fan, and high temperature |
| Material of Front Bezel | Aluminum |
| Material of Handle | Aluminum |
| Material of Main Chassis | Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves |
| Color of Front Bezel | Black / Blue / Red / Silver |
| Color of Main Chassis | Black |
| Package Content | SATA Cable Included (3pcs) |
| Cooling Fan | 1 x 70mm |
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Ordering Information (Part Number) |
Black Tray:BPU-230SATA-BLACK Blue Tray:BPU-230SATA-BLUE Red Tray:BPU-230SATA-RED Silver Tray:BPU-230SATA-SILVER |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.75in. x 3.39in. x 7.95in. 146mm x 86.1mm x 201.9mm |
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Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2026
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2026
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-626-303-8885 x 110
- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
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The iStarUSA BPU-230SATA-RED is a red hot-swap drive cage that fits three 3.5-inch SATA drives into two 5.25-inch bays, making it suitable for server or workstation builders who need to add multiple drives to a compatible chassis.
Recommended For
- Home-server and NAS builders with two unused 5.25-inch bays who want to add three front-accessible 3.5-inch drives for local storage.
- Workstation or server owners who regularly replace or rotate SATA/SAS hard drives and want hot-swap access without opening the computer case.
- Data-hoarding and backup-PC builders who need to consolidate three internal hard drives into two legacy 5.25-inch bays while keeping drive access at the front.
- DIY storage-system builders who want a drive cage with an included cooling fan and drive-status indicators, and already have compatible SATA/SAS connections in the system.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When building a custom home NAS or small storage server in a case with two unused 5.25-inch bays, the cage provides front-access slots for three drives, making the disks easier to remove or replace; the case still needs suitable cooling and cable clearance.
- When a drive in a supported storage system needs replacement, a user can access it through the front tray rather than opening the computer case; successful hot-swapping also depends on the system’s controller, operating system, and drive configuration.
- When converting an older tower with two open 5.25-inch bays into a larger local-storage system, the cage consolidates three 3.5-inch drives into that space, reducing the need to replace the case just to add drive bays.
- For a video or audio workstation that needs several local hard drives, the cage groups up to three drives in accessible front bays; any RAID or redundancy setup requires a separate compatible RAID controller or software.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Server builds needing a hot-swap SATA hard drive cage |
| Drive Interface And Hot-Swap | SATA 2.0 interface with hot-swap capability |
| Cooling | One 80 mm cooling fan |
| Construction And Finish | All-aluminum design with conductive dissipation grooves and a red finish |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA BPU-230SATA-RED hard drive cage |