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iStarUSA BPU-230SATA-KL 2x 5.25" to 3x 3.5" 2.5" SAS SATA 6 Gbps HDD SSD Hot-swap Rack with Key Lock
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Learn more about the iStarUSA Inc. BPU-230SATA-KL
| Brand | iStarUSA |
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| Model | BPU-230SATA-KL |
| Type | Other |
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| Specifications | Standard Drive Bays: Hotswap 3.5": 3 5.25" Drives: 2 Hotswap HDD Type: 3.5" SAS I / II & SATA I / II / III Indicators: Power, HDD, fan, and high temperature Security: Key Lock Material of Handle: Plastic Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Color of Main Chassis: Black Package Content: SATA Cable Included (3pcs) Cooling Fan: 1x70mm |
| Features | Stylish aluminum heat-sink body Support Hot-Swap & RAID Configuration (need an additional RAID controller) Aluminum Design with Conductive Dissipation Grooves Power, fan and high temperature LED indicators High Performance Transfer Rate up to 6.0 Gb/s Support 2.5"/ 3.5" SAS I/ II & SATA I/ II/ III HDDs Equipped with Fan Speed Control Switch 6TB Hard Drive Compatible Triangle Key Lock HDD Tray |
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| First Listed on Newegg | November 11, 2015 |
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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, 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-230SATA-KL is a hot-swap rack that converts two 5.25-inch bays into three bays for 2.5- or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, making it suitable for server builders who need removable storage; RAID requires a separate controller.
Recommended For
- Video or audio editors with a desktop workstation that has two open 5.25-inch bays and need three front-accessible drives for project storage or drive swaps.
- Small-office or home-server builders who want to add three hot-swappable drives for disk-to-disk backups, with the option to use SAS or SATA drives.
- Security-system builders with a compatible desktop or server chassis who need several internal drives in a front-accessible hot-swap cage.
- PC owners who regularly replace or rotate drives and want a lockable, front-accessible tray system rather than opening the case for each drive change.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Adding drives to a NAS or home server with two unused 5.25-inch bays: the cage consolidates several SATA/SAS drives at the front of the system, making them accessible for replacement without removing the side panel.
- Replacing or rotating a drive in a compatible server: the user can access an individual front tray instead of opening the case, though safe hot-swap behavior depends on the system’s controller and operating-system configuration.
- Keeping video or audio project files on a workstation with limited internal drive mounts: the added front-accessible storage can help organize project drives and swap media between jobs; RAID requires a separate compatible controller.
- Expanding storage for a small-business file server or security-recording system: drives can be grouped in one accessible bay assembly, while a supported RAID setup can provide the redundancy configured by the user.
- Building a disk-to-disk backup workflow: the user can keep backup drives in separate trays and exchange them as needed, reducing the need to access the inside of the PC; this is a drive-access solution, not a standalone backup system.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Server storage setups needing three hot-swap SAS/SATA drives, with RAID support available through an additional controller |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | Converts two 5.25-inch bays to three hot-swap 3.5-inch bays; supports 2.5- and 3.5-inch SAS I/II and SATA I/II/III drives |
| Interface And RAID | Transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s; supports RAID configuration with an additional RAID controller |
| Drive Capacity Compatibility | Listed as compatible with 6 TB hard drives |
| Cooling And Status | One 70 mm fan with a fan-speed control switch; power, HDD, fan, and high-temperature indicators |
| Security And Construction | Triangle key-lock drive trays; aluminum chassis with conductive dissipation grooves and plastic handles; black chassis |
| Included Accessories | Three SATA cables included |
| Dimensions And Weight | 7.95 × 3.39 × 5.72 inches; item weight 3 lb |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA BPU-230SATA-KL |