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iStarUSA T-G525-HD Industrial 5.25" to 3.5" 2.5" 12Gb/s HDD SSD Hotswap Rack
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Learn more about the iStarUSA Inc. T-G525-HD
| Brand | iStarUSA |
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| Model | T-G525-HD |
| Type | Hot-swap Rack |
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| Specifications | RoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: 1 x 3.5" Hotswap 1 x 5.25" Drives Hotswap HDD Type: 2.5" & 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III Indicators: Power and HDD activity Security: Key Lock Material of Front Bezel: Plastic Material of Handle: Stainless Steel Material of Main Chassis: Metal Color of Front Bezel: Black Color of Main Chassis: Black Dimensions: 1.63" x 5.75" x 6.81" |
| Features | Patented Screw-less HDD Mounting Design for Standard 3.5" HDDs Best Air Ventilation with Metal Body and 30mm Cooling Fan High Performance Transfer Rate up to 12Gb/s Support Both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III HDD / SSD Thumbscrews for Easy HDD Swaps |
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| First Listed on Newegg | August 02, 2019 |
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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, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-888-989-1189
- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
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The iStarUSA T-G525-HD is a 5.25-inch-bay hot-swap rack that provides one front-access 3.5-inch drive bay and supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA HDDs and SSDs up to 12Gb/s, making it suitable for server and workstation builders who need removable storage.
Recommended For
- Desktop or server builders with an unused external 5.25-inch bay who want one 3.5-inch SATA or SAS drive to be removable without opening the case.
- IT technicians who regularly remove or replace a standard-size 3.5-inch drive for maintenance, troubleshooting, or drive rotation, and want a tray, front indicators, and a key lock.
- Users adding a single removable drive to a workstation or storage system that uses SATA or SAS, including supported 2.5-inch drives when they are secured with screws.
- Builders using standard-thickness 3.5-inch drives who value the tray’s screwless mounting design and built-in fan for drive-bay ventilation.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Adding a hot-swap bay for 2.5- or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in a 5.25-inch drive-bay setup |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | One 3.5-inch hot-swap bay and one 5.25-inch drive bay; supports 2.5- and 3.5-inch SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III HDDs or SSDs |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 12 Gb/s |
| Cooling | 30 mm cooling fan and metal body for ventilation |
| Drive Installation And Swapping | Patented screw-less mounting for standard 3.5-inch HDDs, with thumbscrews for drive swaps |
| Indicators And Security | Power and HDD activity indicators; key lock |
| Construction And Color | Metal main chassis with black finish, black plastic front bezel, and stainless-steel handle |
| Dimensions | 1.63 × 5.75 × 6.81 inches |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA T-G525-HD |