Product ID: SATSASBP425
Now it’s easy to drive share and enhance the storage capabilities of your server or PC. This mobile rack backplane lets you install four 2.5in SATA or SAS solid-state or hard disk drives into a single 5.25in bay and quickly hot swap them between systems. It’s ideal for systems integrators and administrators who are looking for flexible management of their data storage.
The mobile rack backplane is engineered to protect your valuable data and provide reliable performance. The aluminum housing is designed for enhanced heat dissipation, while two 40mm fans improve air flow to minimize heat build-up and ensure optimum operating temperature.
The backplane can be mounted either vertically or horizontally, for error-free tray insertion and maximum compatibility with servers or desktop computers. You can lock the removable steel trays in place, providing an enhanced level of drive protection. The Non-Scratch SATA (NSS) connector provides a high 50,000+ insertion rating, your assurance of long-lasting performance of both the drives and the bay.
Many fast-paced work environments require drives to be removed regularly. Hot swap between systems quickly, without shutting down, with the convenient backplane.
The included drive trays are interchangeable, working with both the 4-bay backplane and the single-bay backplane (SATSASBP125) so you can hot swap between systems for easy file access.
Designed for versatile use, the backplane supports an extensive range of both SATA or SAS based HDDs and SSDs, from 5 to 15mm in height.
To maximize the performance of your drives, the mobile rack supports SAS II and SATA III performance for transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with a compatible controller. The backplane also works with your preferred RAID controller or Hyper Duo™ controller to produce a high-performance or redundant storage solution.
The SATSASBP425 backplane is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
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Connector(s) | 4 - Host Connectors | SATA (7 pin, Data) |
4 - Drive Connectors | SATA Data & Power Combo (7+15 pin) | |
1 - Other Interface(s) | LP4 (4 pin; Large Drive Power) | |
Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (23°F to 95°F) |
Storage Temperature | -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F) | |
Humidity | 5%~65% RH | |
Hardware | Interface | SATA |
SAS | ||
Front Door Key Lock | Yes | |
Number of Drives | 4 | |
Drive Size | 2.5in | |
Compatible Drive Types | SAS & SATA | |
Drive Installation | Removable | |
Number of 2.5 inch bays | 4 | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 5mm | |
Fan(s) | Yes | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 9.5mm | |
2 - Fans | 40 mm | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 12.5mm | |
Fan Bearing Type | Sleeve Bearing | |
Supported Drive Height(s) | 15mm | |
Indicators | 4 - LED Indicators | Drive power and activity LED |
1 - LED Indicators | Fan activity | |
Packaging Information | Package Height | 3.1 in [80.0 mm] |
Package Length | 8.5 in [21.6 cm] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 2.3 lb [1.0 kg] | |
Package Width | 7.6 in [19.4 cm] | |
Performance | Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gbps |
Type and Rate | SATA III (6 Gbps) | |
Port Multiplier | No | |
Max Drive Capacity | Tested with hard drives up to 2TB at 7200 RPM | |
Hot Swap Capability | Yes | |
Insertion Rating | 50,000 | |
Noise Level | 20 dBA | |
MTBF | 30,000 | |
Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
Material | Aluminum and Steel | |
Max Drive Height | 0.6 in [15 mm] | |
Product Length | 6.0 in [15.2 cm] | |
Product Width | 5.7 in [14.6 cm] | |
Product Height | 1.7 in [42.0 mm] | |
Weight of Product | 26.8 oz [760.0 g] | |
Software | OS Compatibility | OS independent; No software or drivers required |
Special Notes / Requirements | Note | Flammability rating: UL94 - V0 |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 4-bay SATA/SAS hard drive backplane |
2 - Included in Package | drive tray keys | |
4 - Included in Package | 2.5" drive trays | |
18" SATA data cables | ||
2 - Included in Package | SATA to Molex power adapters | |
16 - Included in Package | drive mounting screws | |
8 - Included in Package | backplane mounting screws | |
1 - Included in Package | quick start guide |
Easily connect and hot swap a SSD or HDD from a 3.5in bay
Exchange drives with ease with this extra drive tray for SATSASBP425 and SATSASBP125 series backplanes
Secure latching SATA cable designed for new system boards and SATA hard drives
SATA hard drive cable, with latching SATA connectors, for securely fastened hard drive installations.
Connect latching SATA drives while helping to ensure optimal airflow throughout a desktop or server case
Connect latching SATA drives while helping to ensure optimal airflow throughout a desktop or server case
Add three extra SATA power outlets to your Power Supply
Add an extra SATA power outlet to your Power Supply
Add an extra SATA power outlet to your PC Power Supply
Power an LP4 device from a SATA Power connection on your computer power supply
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Live Chat (opens in new window)When you troubleshoot issues with a hard drive rack, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test the hard drive and hard drive rack, it is recommended that you do the following:
Note: Formatting a hard drive erases all of the data on it. Make sure that you back up all of your data before you reformat the hard drive.
Note: A formatted hard drive will not show up in Computer or My Computer until it has a drive letter assigned to it.
Although mobile racks can enable a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drive to connect using a standard Serial ATA (SATA) connector, the hard drive controller must be SAS compatible to properly support SAS drives. SAS controllers can work with SAS and SATA drives, but most SAS drives will only work with a SAS controller.
For further information about SAS and SATA interoperability, refer to the following FAQ: http://www.startech.com/faq/hard_drive_controllers_sas_drive_compatibility.
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