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iStarUSA BPU-124DE-SS 1 x 5.25" to 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS 6.0Gb/s Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage
- All Aluminum Material Solid Construction
- Plug & Play, Hot Swappable
- Built-In 2 x 40mm Cooling Fans
- Supports 4 x 2.5" SAS I / II (Primary Channel) and SATA I / II / III HDDs
- Supports HDD Thickness up to 15mm
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5.25" to 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS 6.0Gbps Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage
Model: BPU-124DE-SS
Overview
High storage availability in a compact design, the BPU-124DE-SS adds extra storage and hot-swap capability to satisfy any application needs. The BPU-124DE-SS is constructed of aluminum material that provides best heat dissipation required for high performance 2.5" SATA and SAS drives. The housing is designed with excellent front to back airflow cooling with two 40mm fans. BPU-124DE-SS is an ideal solution for 2.5" HDD RAID and JBOD applications.
Features
- High Performance Transfer Rate Up to 6.0Gbps
- All Aluminum Material Solid Construction
- Plug & Play, Hot Swappable
- Built-in 2 x 40mm Cooling Fans
- LEDs for Power & HDD Activity
- Supports 4 x 2.5" SAS I/II (Primary Channel) and SATA I/II/III HDDs
- Support HDD Thickness from 7 to 15mm
Technical Specifications
| Model Number
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BPU-124DE-SS
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| RoHS Compliance Version
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Yes
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| Standard Drive Bays
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2.5" Hotswaps: Four | 5.25" Drives: 1
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| Hotswap HDD Type
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2.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III
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| Indicators
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Power and HDD access; Fast red blinking: overheating; Slow red blinking: fan failure
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| Security
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Key Lock
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| Material of Main Chassis
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Aluminum
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| Color of Main Chassis
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Black
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| Cooling Fan
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2 x 40mm
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| Dimensions (W x H x D)
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5.75 x 1.65 x 7.09" (146.0 x 41.9 x 180.1mm)
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| Notes
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HTS code: 8573.30.5100 | ECCN: EAR99
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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 within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's 30-Day Return Policy.
- Read full return policy for details.
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-888-989-1189
- Support Email: tech@istarusa.com
- Support Website
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The iStarUSA BPU-124DE-SS is a hot-swap drive cage that converts one 5.25-inch bay into four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS bays, making it suitable for server and RAID/JBOD builds that need compact, serviceable storage.
Recommended For
- PC builders or technicians who regularly swap 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives for testing, OS imaging, or troubleshooting and have an available 5.25-inch bay.
- Small-server or workstation builders who want four front-accessible 2.5-inch drives for SATA/SAS RAID or JBOD setups and already have a compatible controller or motherboard connections.
- Users consolidating several 2.5-inch SSDs or hard drives into one legacy 5.25-inch bay who value quick drive access without opening the computer case.
- Builders who need a metal, actively cooled drive cage for a fixed desktop or rackmount system and can verify that their chassis’ 5.25-inch bay fits the unit.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a compact server or NAS has an unused 5.25-inch bay, install the cage to add four front-accessible 2.5-inch drives without changing the case; the drives can then be managed individually or through a compatible storage controller.
- When maintaining a server with accessible drive bays, use the removable trays to replace or move a compatible drive without opening the case; safe hot-swapping depends on the host controller and system support.
- When building a small RAID or JBOD storage setup, place up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives in the cage; RAID requires a separate compatible RAID controller, while the cage provides the drive connections and bays.
- When upgrading a workstation or server that already uses 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives, use the cage to consolidate them into one 5.25-inch bay; each drive still needs its own compatible data connection and power from the system.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Adding hot-swap capacity for up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives in a single 5.25-inch bay |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | Converts one 5.25-inch bay to four 2.5-inch drive bays; supports SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III drives with thicknesses from 7 to 15 mm |
| Installation And Transfer Rate | Plug-and-play, hot-swappable operation with transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s |
| Cooling And Indicators | Two built-in 40 mm fans; LEDs indicate power and HDD activity, with fast red blinking for overheating and slow red blinking for fan failure |
| Construction And Dimensions | Aluminum chassis in black; 5.75 × 1.65 × 7.09 inches (W × H × D) |
| Security And Included Items | Key lock; package includes the drive cage, screws, manual, and keys |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA BPU-124DE-SS |