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iStarUSA RP-COMBO-SLIM2535 2.5"/ 3.5" HDD & Slim Optical Drive to 5.25" Drive Bay Cage
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RP-Combo-Slim2535 provides a solution for installing an optical drive and 3.5"/ 2.5" HDD onto 5.25" drive bay. It supports most of 5.25" slim (laptop) optical drive and 3.5"/2.5" drive.
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
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Extended Holiday Return Policy.
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- Support Phone: 1-888-989-1189
- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
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The iStarUSA RP-COMBO-SLIM2535 is a drive bay cage that fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and holds a slim optical drive alongside either a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive. It suits desktop or server builders who want to use one bay for both devices.
Recommended For
- PC or server builders with an unused standard 5.25-inch bay who want to install a 12.7 mm slim optical drive alongside one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD.
- People refurbishing a tower or server chassis who need to add a slim optical drive and a single HDD without using separate 5.25-inch bays.
- Builders of systems used for occasional disc reading or installation who also want a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD mounted in the same 5.25-inch bay.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- In a home server or media PC with an unused 5.25-inch bay, install a slim optical drive alongside a 3.5-inch HDD to keep disc access and local storage in the same bay.
- When refurbishing a desktop or server that lacks a convenient slim optical-drive mount, use the bay cage to add a slim optical drive while also mounting a 2.5-inch HDD.
- For a PC used to install software or access archived discs, fit a slim optical drive in an available 5.25-inch bay without giving up the option to mount a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD there.
- When reusing an older tower or server chassis with an open 5.25-inch bay, use the cage to add a slim optical drive and a separate HDD mount instead of leaving the bay unused.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Adding a slim optical drive and either a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch HDD in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay |
| Drive Bay Compatibility | Fits one standard 5.25-inch drive bay |
| Supported Drive Configuration | Supports a slim optical drive paired with either a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDD |
| Dimensions | 5.83 × 1.65 × 5.50 inches (W × H × D) |
| Construction And Finish | Metal enclosure with a black finish |
| Mounting And Compatibility | Compatible with desktop devices; mounting type listed as rack mount |
| Installation | Assembly is not required |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA RP-COMBO-SLIM2535 |