I have an old 5.25" SATA Hard Drive that I want to get data off of. I would like to put it in a USB enclosure and hook it up to my USB port. Wil this do the trick?

The iStarUSA unit you are referring to is designed to mount in the case. There are no provisions for external use. What you would need is an external USB enclosure for a 3.5" Hard Drive. Then you would be able to extract the data from your old drive. Hope this helps.

What are the dimensions of the iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA?

The dimensions of the iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA are 5.83" x 1.65" x 5.59".

What is the maximum data transfer rate of the iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA?

The maximum data transfer rate of the iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA is up to 6.0 Gb/s.

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iStarUSA Trayless Hot-Swap Cage

T-5K225T-SA is a combo drive cage that takes a standard 5.25" drive space to give one slim optical drive bay and 2x 2.5" hotswappable SATA drive bay. This device provides flexibility to fully utilize your system chassis.

Features

High performance transfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s
Two 2.5" hotswappable and trayless drive bays with key lock
Supports SATA I/II/III 6.0 Gb/s hard drive
Supports slim optical disc drive
Constructed with metal body, plastic ABS front panel, and metal latch for heavy use
Support 2.5" HDD thickness from 7 to 12.5mm

Specifications

Model Number	T-5K225T-SA
RoHS Compliance Version	Yes
Standard Drive Bays	Hotswap 2.5": 2 5.25" Drives: 1 Slim 5.25" Optical: 1
Hotswap HDD Type	2.5" SATA I/II/III
Indicators	HDD Access: blue
Security	Key Lock
Material of Handle	Plastic with Metal Latch
Material of Main Chassis	Stainless & SECC
Color of Main Chassis	Black
Dimensions (WxHxD)	5.83" x 1.65" x 5.59"
Notes	- compatible with slim optical drive with SATA interface only. - no optical drive bay cover included

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Brand	iStarUSA
Model	T-5K225T-SA

Details
Type	Hard Drive Cage
Color	Black
Specifications	Standard Drive Bays 5.25" Drives: 1 Hotswap 2.5": 2 Slim 5.25" Optical: 1 Indicators HDD Access: blue Security: Key Lock Material of Handle: Plastic with Metal Latch Material of Main Chassis: Stainless & SECC Dimension: 5.83" x 5.59" x 1.65"

Features
Features	High performance transfer rate up to 6.0 Gb/s Two 2.5" hotswappable and trayless drive bays with key lock Supports SATA I/II/III 6.0 Gb/s hard drive Supports slim optical disc drive Constructed with metal body, plastic ABS front panel, and metal latch for heavy use Support 2.5" HDD thickness from 7 to 12.5mm

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First Listed on Newegg	February 19, 2014

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The iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA is a black 5.25-inch drive-bay cage that adds two trayless, hot-swappable 2.5-inch SATA drives and a slim optical-drive bay, making it suitable for server and workstation builders who need compact, front-accessible storage.

Recommended For

Desktop, workstation, or home-server builders with an unused 5.25-inch bay who want convenient front access to two 2.5-inch SATA drives for backups, drive rotation, or maintenance.
Technicians and PC-lab users who regularly remove or replace 2.5-inch SATA drives and want trayless access from the front of a compatible desktop system.
Builders who want to use one 5.25-inch bay for both two hot-swap 2.5-inch SATA drives and a compatible 12.7 mm slim SATA optical drive.
Users who want removable 2.5-inch SATA drives secured behind a key-locking front panel, while following safe drive-ejection procedures.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Internal installation in a compatible 5.25-inch bay to house two hot-swappable 2.5-inch SATA drives alongside a slim optical drive
Drive Bays And Compatibility	One 5.25-inch bay supports two trayless 2.5-inch hard drives, 7–12.5 mm thick, and one slim optical drive; listed for desktop and laptop systems
Interface And Transfer Rate	SATA I/II/III connectivity with transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s
Security And Indicators	Key lock and blue HDD-access indicator
Construction	Stainless steel and SECC main chassis with a plastic ABS front panel and plastic handle with metal latch
Dimensions And Weight	5.83 × 5.59 × 1.65 inches (148.08 × 141.99 × 41.91 mm); item weight 1.3 lb
Model Identifiers	iStarUSA T-5K225T-SA