Turn Virtually any 2.5″ SATA or SAS Hard Drive into a 3.5″ SATA Drive
The 25SATSAS35 2.5-inch SATA/SAS to 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive Converter converts a 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) into a 3.5-inch form factor SATA Hard Drive.
The converter provides a versatile solution for 2.5-inch drive installations, enabling you to install a 2.5-inch SATA/SAS drive in a 3.5-inch bay, drive drawer caddy/tray, or into a 3.5-inch drive enclosure.
To maximize performance and utilize the full speed potential of your SATA III hard drives, this HDD Backplane supports SATA III for transfer speeds up to 6 Gbps when paired with compatible controller.
Suitable for drives with a height of up to 15mm, virtually any 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drive can be made to look and function like a 3.5-inch hard drive – complete with standard mounting points along the sides and bottom (including 3 points along the sides for compatibility with some Dell systems).
The Drive Converter features a trayless design for simple drive installation and removal, and is constructed of durable, yet lightweight plastics, with ventilation openings to aid air flow and help keep hard drives running cooler. The StarTech.com Advantage
– A trayless design and support for 15mm drives enables quick and easy install/removal of drives, including newer high capacity drives
– Uses standard 3.5″ form factor mounting points, along with 3 mounting points on the sides, for compatibility with some OEM branded systems, such as Dell
– Can be mounted into a 3.5″ front bay as a 2.5″ HDD Mobile Rack or treated as a regular 3.5″ hard drive
– Maximize performance, with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps when paired with SATA III HDD and controller