iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD Drive Enclosure for 5.25" Bays with 12Gb/s SAS/SATA Support

Engineered for professional storage environments, the iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD Trayless Drive Enclosure is designed to maximize space, performance, and reliability in servers, workstations, and NAS systems. This enclosure converts two 5.25" bays into a compact, hot-swap rack capable of housing up to three 3.5" drives, delivering flexible expansion without sacrificing control. The robust aluminum frame is engineered for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring drives stay cooler under heavy workloads and prolonging overall drive life. A meticulously crafted heat sink and airflow path support sustained performance in dense rack configurations where heat buildup can throttle speeds and reduce uptime. The aluminum front bezel, equipped with a sturdy metal key lock, adds physical security while preserving an attractive, rugged appearance that blends with modern data-center equipment or high-end workstations. In terms of compatibility, the BPN-DE230HD supports SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III hard drives, enabling versatile deployments across different vendors and generations. With data transfer rates up to 12Gb/s, large files move quickly, bottlenecks are minimized, and workflows—such as media editing, backups, virtualization, and archival tasks—are streamlined. The trayless design reduces maintenance time by eliminating drive trays, while the robust internal host interface ensures reliable communication with RAID controllers or motherboards. This enclosure is built to handle demanding workloads, providing a secure, scalable path to expand storage capacity while maintaining data integrity and rapid access to your critical assets. Whether you’re equipping a small data center, building a high-performance workstation, or enhancing a server room, the iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD delivers the balance of speed, security, and durability you demand.

• Trayless design converts 2x 5.25" bays into a compact 3x 3.5" hot-swap cage, enabling quick drive installation and maintenance without the overhead of removable trays.
• Supports SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III hard drives with hot-swap capability, providing flexible, mixed-drive compatibility for diverse workloads and upgrade paths.
• High-performance transfer rate up to 12Gb/s per channel, ensuring fast data access and efficient throughput across multiple drives in dense storage configurations.
• Integrative shaping aluminum frame acts as an effective heat sink, improving cooling efficiency and reliability while keeping the enclosure lightweight yet durable; the aluminum front bezel adds structural strength and a premium finish.
• Lockable front bezel with a metal key lock enhances physical security in data centers and shared environments, protecting drives from tampering while remaining user-friendly for authorized maintenance.

Technical Details of iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD

• Drive bays: Trayless conversion from 2x 5.25" to 3x 3.5" HDDs; hot-swap capable
• Interface: Internal Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) and SAS I/II/III support
• Max transfer rate: Up to 12Gb/s per channel
• Material: Aluminum frame with integrated heat sink design for efficient cooling
• Front bezel: Aluminum front bezel with metal key lock for physical security
• Color: Black with red accents
• Drive compatibility: 3.5" HDDs; supports SAS and SATA drives within supported configurations
• Security: Manual key-lock bezel to deter unauthorized access
• Mounting: Designed for 5.25" bays in desktop towers or server chassis with standard mounting rails

How to Install iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD

• Power down and unplug your system, then locate two available 5.25" bays in your chassis or server rack.
• Insert the BPN-DE230HD into the 5.25" bays, ensuring proper alignment with the chassis rails or mounting brackets; secure using your hardware or any included mounting kit.
• Connect the internal data cables from your motherboard or RAID controller to the BPN-DE230HD’s host interface; use high-quality, properly shielded SAS/SATA cables and route them to avoid interference with cooling fans or other components.
• Prepare your 3.5" drives for installation by ensuring they are compatible with your server or controller’s drive specification; insert each 3.5" drive into the hot-swap slots without trays, making sure the drives are fully seated and detected by the enclosure.
• Close the front aluminum bezel and engage the metal key lock to secure access; power on the system, enter the BIOS/RAID configuration utility, and verify that all installed drives are recognized and properly configured in your storage array or JBOD setup.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What drives are supported by the iStarUSA BPN-DE230HD? A: The enclosure supports SAS I/II/III and SATA I/II/III hard drives, enabling flexible use with a range of drives from different vendors and generations. Always verify compatibility with your RAID controller and chassis before purchase.
• Q: How many 3.5" drives can I install? A: The trayless design accommodates up to three 3.5" drives within the enclosure, using the two 5.25" bays converted into a hot-swap cage for efficient storage expansion.
• Q: Is the front bezel lockable? A: Yes. The aluminum front bezel includes a metal key lock to provide physical security for installed drives, helping prevent unauthorized access in shared or busy environments.
• Q: What performance can I expect? A: The enclosure supports data transfer rates up to 12Gb/s per channel, enabling fast data movement across SAS and SATA drives when connected to a compatible host controller or RAID card.
• Q: How do I install it into a system? A: Install the device in two 5.25" bays, connect internal SAS/SATA cables to your controller, insert three 3.5" drives into the hot-swap slots (trayless), secure the bezel with the key, and verify drive recognition in BIOS/RAID software after powering up.