iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD Drive Enclosure for 5.25" - Serial ATA/600 Host Interface Internal - Black

Meet the iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD, a rugged, trayless drive enclosure engineered for demanding environments where reliability and expandability matter. This high-performance rack-style enclosure converts two front-loading 5.25" bays into a compact, hot-swap 3x3.5" storage solution. With support for SAS and SATA drives, an internal 12Gb/s host interface, and a robust aluminum construction, the BPN-DE230HD is designed to keep your data accessible, cooled, and secure—even in busy data centers, laboratories, or enterprise workstations.

• Trayless 2x 5.25" to 3x 3.5" hot-swap rack: A trayless design simplifies drive installation and replacement, allowing you to populate three 3.5" drives without the friction of drive trays. This configuration maximizes storage density while keeping maintenance quick and straightforward, making it ideal for systems that demand rapid drive swaps and minimal downtime.
• Broad drive compatibility (SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III): The enclosure accepts a wide range of hard drives and solid-state drives, including SAS and SATA models across multiple generations. This flexibility helps protect your storage investment by accommodating legacy drives and newer SSDs within a single, unified backplane.
• High-performance transfer rate up to 12Gb/s: Delivering blistering data throughput, the BPN-DE230HD supports up to 12Gb/s transfer speeds on compatible host controllers. Whether you're streaming large media libraries, performing rapid backups, or running data-intensive workloads, you’ll experience smooth throughput and responsive data access.
• Integrative aluminum design with efficient heat dissipation: The aluminum frame doubles as a natural heat sink, helping dissipate heat from active drives and maintaining stable performance under heavy I/O loads. This cooling design reduces thermal throttling and extends drive longevity in high-temperature environments.
• Front bezel with metal key lock for security: A solid aluminum front bezel integrates a secure locking mechanism, giving you physical protection against tampering. This is especially valuable in shared facilities, labs, or data centers where security of drives and data is paramount.

Technical Details of iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD

• Drive configuration: Trayless conversion from 2x 5.25" bays to a 3x 3.5" hot-swap rack, enabling flexible storage expansion without bulky trays.
• Host interface: Internal Serial ATA/600 (SATA 6Gb/s) host interface for high-speed data transfer and wide compatibility with modern storage controllers.
• Drive support: Compatible with SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs, offering versatile performance and capacity options for mixed environments.
• Performance: Up to 12Gb/s transfer rate, delivering高速 data throughput suitable for demanding backup, archival, and real-time application workloads.
• Construction: Aluminum frame and heat sink integration for efficient thermal management, plus a durable front bezel designed for daily rigors.
• Security: Aluminum front bezel with metal key lock to help prevent unauthorized access to installed drives.
• Color: Black finish, designed to blend with standard server and workstation chassis while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Form factor: Trayless expansion solution suited for 5.25" bay installations in servers, workstations, and high-density storage enclosures.
• Hot-swap capability: Supports hot-swapping for rapid drive replacements without powering down the system, improving uptime and maintenance efficiency.

how to install iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD

• Power down your system and unplug all cables to avoid electrical shock or data loss before beginning installation.
• Connect the internal host interface cable from your storage controller or motherboard to the enclosure’s backplane using the correct SAS/SATA cabling. Ensure a firm, straight connection to avoid intermittent transfer issues.
• Install your 3.5" drives into the front hot-swap bays or trayless mounting slots. If your configuration uses drive caddies, insert each drive into its caddy and then seat the caddies into the 3.5" bays, securing them as needed.
• Replace the front bezel and engage the metal locking mechanism to secure the drives physically. Confirm the bezel is firmly closed and locked before powering on the system.
• Power on the system and verify BIOS/UEFI recognizes the new storage enclosure. In the operating system, initialize and format any newly detected drives as required by your workflow or storage policy.
• Perform a brief performance test by transferring a representative workload to ensure the 12Gb/s capability is realized with your host controller and cabling. Monitor drive temperatures to confirm the cooling system maintains safe operating temperatures.

Frequently asked questions

• What drives are supported by the iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD? It supports SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III hard drives and SSDs, offering broad compatibility for mixed storage environments and future-proofing as new drives are introduced.
• Is the drive enclosure hot-swappable? Yes. The trayless design and hot-swap capability allow you to replace or add drives without powering down the system, minimizing downtime in production environments.
• What is the transfer speed of the enclosure? The enclosure offers up to 12Gb/s transfer rate, enabling fast data transfers when connected to a compatible SAS/SATA host controller and appropriate cabling.
• Is the front bezel locking? Yes. The aluminum front bezel includes a metal key lock to secure installed drives and deter unauthorized access in shared spaces.
• Can I install this enclosure in a standard 5.25" bay? The BPN-DE230HD is designed for 5.25" bays, converting two 5.25" positions into a 3x3.5" hot-swap rack, making it suitable for many standard server and workstation chassis.
• Does this enclosure require external power? The unit relies on system power supplied via the host controller and server/PC backplane; ensure your chassis power supply can support the additional backplane load and drive activity.