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iStarUSA T-7DE-HD 5.25" to 3.5" 2.5" 12Gb/s HDD SSD Hot-swap Rack
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Learn more about the iStarUSA Inc. T-7DE-HD
| Brand | iStarUSA |
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| Model | T-7DE-HD |
| Type | Hard Drive Cage |
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| Specifications | RoHS Compliance: Yes Standard Drive Bays: - Hotswap 3.5": 1 - 5.25" Drives: 1 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 Handle: Aluminum Material of Main Chassis: Aluminum Color of Main Chassis: Black Optional Fan: 1x 40mm Dimensions (WxHxD): 5.75" x 1.65" x 7.36" |
| Features | Supports plug & play, hot-swappable Security key lock that prevents HDD from accidentally removed Point to point, free from Master/Slave setting Open-frame aluminum body for best cooling with optional 40mm fan High Performance Transfer Rate up to 12Gb/s Supports 2.5" and 3.5" SAS I/II/III & SATA I/II/III HDD/SSD 14TB hard drive compatible |
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| First Listed on Newegg | October 06, 2020 |
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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-7DE-HD is a hot-swap drive rack that fits a 5.25-inch bay and supports one 2.5- or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD or SSD. It suits server and PC builders who need convenient drive replacement, with transfer rates up to 12Gb/s and a key lock.
Recommended For
- PC or server technicians who regularly swap one 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA/SAS drive for testing, imaging, or maintenance in a system with an available 5.25-inch bay and hot-swap-capable host setup.
- Home-lab or small-server operators who want a removable bay for rotating or temporarily connecting one SATA/SAS HDD or SSD without opening the case each time.
- System builders repurposing an existing 5.25-inch bay to accept either a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive, with a key lock and activity indicators at the front.
- Users who need a single front-accessible drive slot and can verify that their motherboard or storage controller and system configuration support hot swapping.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Installing hot-swap 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in a 5.25-inch drive bay |
| Drive Bays And Compatibility | One 5.25-inch drive bay with one 3.5-inch hot-swap bay; supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III drives |
| Transfer And Operation | Transfer rates up to 12Gb/s; supports plug-and-play, hot-swappable, point-to-point operation without master/slave settings |
| Security And Indicators | Key lock helps prevent accidental drive removal; power and HDD-activity indicators |
| Construction And Cooling | Aluminum chassis and handle with a black chassis; optional 40mm fan |
| Dimensions | 5.75 × 1.65 × 7.36 inches (W × H × D) |
| Compliance | RoHS compliant |
| Model Identifiers | iStarUSA T-7DE-HD |