StarTech 4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE 4-Bay Backplane for U.2 Drives

4U2525-SAS-BACKPLANE Includes Only:

• 1 - 240W USB-C Charger
• 1 - Mounting Plate (Installed)
• 4 - M3x4mm (5/32") Phillips Countersunk Machine Screws (Installed)
• 4 - M4x12mm (1/2") Phillips Countersunk Wood Screws
• 4 - M4x20mm (3/4") Phillips Countersunk Wood Screws
• 1 - 6ft [1.8m] NEMA 5-15P to IEC-C5 Power Cord
• 1 - Quick-Start Guide Insert

Features:

• 4-Bay Backplane: Adds four U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe drive bays to a computer; supports 7mm to 15mm 2.5" NVMe SSDs; up to 32Gbps per drive via individual Mini-SAS SFF-8643 ports; fits into a 5.25" bay; hot swapping requires PCIe hot swap support from host
• Secure Design: Lockable drive trays/caddies (2x keys included) protect drives and prevent accidental hot-swaps; aluminum body enhances heat dissipation; extra drive trays available (SATSASTRX25)
• Well Ventilated: Features four perforated drive trays/caddies, two rear blower fans, and front air vents for cooling; rear fan switch toggles between high and low speed settings
• Wide Compatibility: Works with storage management tools like Storage Spaces (Windows), RAID Assistant (macOS), and mdraid/mdadm (Linux); no drivers or software required; supports U.2 NVMe drives only
• Hassle-Free Setup: Includes 4× 2ft (61cm) Mini-SAS HD cables; requires only one SATA Power connector; comes with drive and backplane mounting screws; drive LEDs indicate status and activity

This 4-Bay Drive Backplane or Mobile Rack facilitates the installation of up to four 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe SSD/HDDs within a single 5.25-inch bay. Enhance security and stability with lockable drive trays, providing an additional layer of protection while preventing accidental hot swaps*. The LEDs provide a visual indication of individual drive status and activity. *Hot swap support is dependent on host computer PCIe hot swap capability. The Aluminum body is designed to facilitate heat dissipation ensuring optimal temperatures for the drives. Two rear cooling fans provide two adjustable airflow settings, ensuring reliable and sustained performance. This mobile rack includes four 2ft (61cm) Mini-SAS HD Cables, and drive/backplane mounting screws. Power the drives through a single SATA Power connection from the desktop/server power supply.