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iStarUSA BPU-340SATA-KL 3x 5.25" to 4x 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-340SATA-KL
| Brand | iStarUSA |
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| Model | BPU-340SATA-KL |
| Type | Other |
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| Specifications | Standard Drive Bays: Hotswap 3.5": 4 5.25" Drives: 3 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 (4pcs) Cooling Fan: 1x80mm |
| 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-340SATA-KL is an internal hot-swap drive cage that fits four 2.5- or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives into three 5.25-inch bays, making it suitable for server or workstation builders who need compact, accessible storage expansion.
Recommended For
- Workstation builders doing video or digital-audio editing who need four hot-swappable drives in three front 5.25-inch bays; iStarUSA specifically lists these workloads for the BPU-340SATA series.
- Server or SOHO/SME operators setting up multi-drive storage, disk-to-disk backup, or a security system who want front-access hot-swap trays and can provide a compatible RAID controller if needed.
- Builders who want per-drive power and status controls when selecting a drive to remove: a professional review found the adjacent buttons and LEDs useful for checking drive state before hot-swapping.
- PC builders with three unused 5.25-inch bays who want to consolidate four SATA or SAS drives into a single front-mounted cage.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- A home-server or NAS builder with three unused 5.25-inch bays can add four front-accessible drives, making it easier to expand storage without replacing the case. The host system still needs compatible drive connections and software.
- A workstation user handling large video or audio projects can keep several drives installed in one case and access them from the front; the product’s aluminum body, fan, and temperature indicators help with drive cooling and monitoring.
- For a security-recording server, multiple drives can be organized in one front-accessible cage for ongoing footage storage. The cage provides the drive mounting and connections; recording capacity and redundancy depend on the drives and host system.
- In a server configured for hot-swap, an administrator can remove or replace an individual drive from the front without opening the case; the review notes that the drive power controls and indicators help identify the bay being serviced. Hot-swap behavior also depends on the host controller and system configuration.
- A small business or home lab can use the cage as the drive bay for a RAID storage setup, but the cage does not create the RAID array by itself; a compatible RAID controller and host configuration are required.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Expanding server storage with up to four hot-swap 2.5- or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives using three 5.25-inch bays |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | Four hot-swap bays support 2.5- and 3.5-inch SAS I/II or SATA I/II/III drives; compatible with drives up to 6 TB |
| Interface And Transfer Rate | SAS and SATA connectivity with transfer rates up to 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hot-Swap And RAID Support | Supports hot-swap and RAID configurations; a separate RAID controller is required for RAID |
| Cooling And Indicators | One 80 mm fan with a fan-speed control switch; power, HDD, fan, and high-temperature indicators |
| Security And Tray | Drive trays include a triangle key lock |
| Construction And Color | Aluminum chassis with conductive dissipation grooves, plastic handles, and a black finish |
| Included Items | Four SATA cables, screws, manual, and keys |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA BPU-340SATA-KL |