4Bay Trayless Hot-Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5" SAS & SATA

This removable 4-drive backplane converts three 5.25" bays into a hot-swappable front for up to four 3.5" SATA or SAS hard drives, making drive insertion and removal quick and simple. It supports SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) and SAS revision I/II (3.0/6.0 Gbps), providing broad compatibility for enterprise storage setups. Designed for secure, tool-free operation, the trayless bay uses ejection levers and a keyed lock for fast, protected drive changes. Each slot includes Power and Activity LEDs so you can monitor status at a glance. The unit’s solid aluminum body and vented enclosure help dissipate heat, while an integrated cooling fan maintains airflow to reduce drive stress and improve longevity. Key features: - Solid aluminum construction with vented enclosure - Trayless, 4-drive bay layout that installs in three 5.25" drive bays - Key lock design and ejection levers for secure, easy swaps - Built-in cooling fan (1 - 70 mm) with sleeve bearing - Supports SATA I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) and SAS I/II (3.0/6.0 Gbps) - Power and Activity LEDs for each drive - UL94 - V0 flammability rating Specifications: Compatible Drive Types (Type and Rate): SAS & SATA Drive Installation: Removable Drive Size: 3.5 in. Fan Bearing Type: Sleeve Bearing Fan(s): 1 - 70 mm Interface: SATA Key Lock: Yes Number of Drives: 4 Number of internal 3.5 inch bays: 4 Max Drive Capacity: Currently tested with up to 6TB 7200 RPM hard drives Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gbit/s SKU: ZX9AS163945