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iStarUSA BPU-340SATA-BLUE 3x5.25" to 4x3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0 Gb/s Hot-Swap Cage - OEM
- BPU-340SATA-BLUE
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iStarUSA Hot-Swap Cage - Three 5.25" to Four 3.5" SAS/SATA 6.0Gbps
With a high level Raid and high storage availability in a compact design, the BPU-340SATA series adds extra memory and hot-swap capability to satisfy any application needs. Aluminum body and extra 80mm cooling fan subsystem complete a high-end data storage server or workstation.
High density multi-disk storage backplane allows four 3.5" SAS/SATA hard drives to be mounted into three standard 5.25" drive bays. BPU-340SATA supports RAID 1/0/1+0/5 configurations for high performance or redundancy data application. The aluminum construction provides best 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 System, SOHO SMEs With Limit HDD Tray and Data Protection or Disk-to-Disk Backup.
Features
- Stylish aluminum handle and heat-sink body
- Supports Hot-Swap & RAID Configuration (needs an additional RAID controller)
- Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves
- Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators
- High Performance Transfer Rate up to 6.0Gbps
- Support 2.5"/3.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III HDDs
- Equipped with Fan Speed Control Switch
- 4TB Hard Drive Compatible
Specifications
| Model Number | BPU-340SATA |
| RoHS Compliance Version | Yes |
| Standard Drive Bays | 5.25" Drives: 3 Hotswap 3.5": 4 |
| Hotswap HDD Type: | 3.5" SAS I/II & 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 (4 pcs) |
| Cooling Fan | 1 x 80mm |
| Ordering Information (Part Number) |
Black Tray: BPU-340SATA-BLACK Blue Tray: BPU-340SATA-BLUE Red Tray: BPU-340SATA-RED Silver Tray: BPU-340SATA-SILVER Lockable Tray: BPU-340SATA-BPL |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5.75 x 4.96 x 7.95 inches 146.0 x 126.0 x 201.9mm |
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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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: 1-888-989-1189
- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
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The iStarUSA BPU-340SATA-BLUE is a hot-swap cage that fits four 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives into three 5.25-inch bays, making it suitable for server or storage-system builders who need drive access and consolidation in a compatible chassis.
Recommended For
- Home-server and NAS builders with a tower case that has three adjacent 5.25-inch bays who want front-accessible hot-swap slots for four 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives.
- Workstation or file-server operators who regularly rotate drives, need to remove a drive without opening the case, and value per-drive power controls and activity or temperature indicators.
- DIY storage and RAID builders who already have a compatible host controller and want a drive cage rather than a standalone storage device; RAID configuration requires an additional controller.
- Users who prefer a sturdy, screw-mounted tray system and want drive-status indicators, temperature alerts, and a selectable fan-speed setting in a fixed desktop or server build.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A home-server or NAS builder with three adjacent, unused 5.25-inch bays can add four front-accessible drives without replacing the case; the system gains more organized drive access, provided the chassis has enough depth and airflow.
- In a server configured for hot-swap by its controller and operating system, an administrator can access a drive from the front when replacing or servicing it, rather than opening the case; the cage itself does not provide RAID or guarantee live replacement.
- A video- or audio-editing workstation with limited internal drive mounts can use the cage to add several drives for project files or media storage; the practical benefit is more drive capacity in the existing system, not a guaranteed editing-speed increase.
- A small security-recording system can use the cage to add multiple internal drives for video retention; available recording time will depend on the installed drives, camera workload, and recording settings.
- For disk-to-disk backup, a small business or home lab can keep backup drives in separate front-accessible bays and connect them to the system as needed; this provides a more convenient way to access internal backup drives, but does not by itself create an off-site or automated backup.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Expanding server storage with four hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in three 5.25-inch bays |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | Fits three 5.25-inch bays and supports four hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS I/II or SATA I/II/III drives, with transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s; RAID configuration requires an additional RAID controller |
| Cooling And Status Indicators | One 80 mm fan supports ventilation; indicators monitor power, HDD activity, fan, and high temperature |
| Materials And Design | Aluminum handle and chassis with conductive dissipation grooves and a heat-sink body |
| Color And Dimensions | Blue; 5.75 × 4.96 × 7.95 inches (W × H × D) |
| Included Accessories | Three SATA cables |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA BPU-340SATA-BLUE |