iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK Drive Enclosure: 5.25" SATA/600 & 12Gb/s SAS Internal, Tray-Less Hot-Swap RAID-Capable

The iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK is a premium 5.25-inch drive enclosure designed for demanding storage environments where speed, reliability, and ease of maintenance matter. Built to accommodate modern SATA/600 and 12Gb/s SAS interfaces, this tray-less hot-swap cage delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact, space-saving form factor. With RAID capability, adjustable fast/quiet cooling, and a blue LED status display, it’s the ideal solution for data centers, servers, high-performance workstations, media editing suites, and robust home labs that require scalable, accessible storage on demand.

• Tray-less hot-swap design enables tool-free drive insertion and removal, allowing your team to swap drives without powering down or opening the chassis. This dramatically reduces maintenance windows and downtime, which is critical for RAID arrays, ongoing backups, and high-availability storage pools. The intelligent cage keeps drives securely seated while simplifying serviceability in dense rack environments or compact tower builds.
• 12Gb/s SAS and SATA/600 compatibility ensures you can leverage the latest high-speed drives and controllers. Whether you’re deploying SAS-based enterprise drives or high-capacity SATA hard drives, the BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK takes full advantage of the bandwidth offered by modern backplanes, expanders, and controllers. This makes it a future-proof choice for expanding storage capacity without sacrificing throughput.
• RAID-capable enclosure provides flexible data protection and performance optimization. When paired with a capable RAID controller, you can configure the array to balance redundancy and speed according to your workloads—whether you’re streaming large video files, running databases, or hosting virtual machines. Clear, at-a-glance status via the blue LED display helps you monitor array health and drive activity at a glance.
• Adjustable fan speed and ultra-quiet cooling give you precise thermal control in any environment. In high-load scenarios, dial up cooling to maintain drive health and sustained performance; during quiet office hours or recording sessions, reduce fan noise to create a more comfortable workspace. The cooling system is engineered to maximize heat dissipation while keeping audible noise to a minimum, preserving the ambience of professional studios or quiet server rooms.
• Blue LED display for rapid status checks provides intuitive, at-a-glance feedback on drive activity, health, and temperature. This visual indicator helps administrators and technicians quickly assess enclosure status without diving into management software, reducing mean time to repair and enabling proactive maintenance across multiple enclosures in a rack или lab.

Technical Details of iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK

• Model: iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK
• Form factor: 5.25-inch drive enclosure designed for installation in standard 5.25" bays
• Host interface: Internal SATA/600 (6 Gbps) and 12Gb/s SAS support for high-speed data transfers
• Drive cage: Tray-less hot-swap design to simplify drive installation and maintenance
• RAID support: RAID-capable when used with a compatible RAID controller or backplane
• Cooling: Adjustable fan speed with ultra-quiet cooling fans to balance performance and noise
• Display: Blue LED status display for quick operational insight
• Color: Black finish to match most chassis and equipment racks
• Applications: Ideal for servers, workstations, NAS systems, media production studios, surveillance setups, and professional data centers requiring reliable, scalable storage

How to install iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK

• Power down your computer or server and disconnect the power cord before beginning installation.
• Insert the BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK into an available 5.25" drive bay in your chassis and secure it with the appropriate screws to ensure a stable fit.
• Connect the internal SATA/SAS cables from your motherboard, RAID controller, or backplane to the enclosure’s matching ports. Ensure the cables are routed cleanly to avoid interference with other components.
• Insert drives into the tray-less hot-swap bays and verify that each drive seats properly in its sled or carrier. The design eliminates the need for tool-based drive mounting, speeding up deployment and maintenance.
• Power on the system, initialize or configure the RAID array through your controller or operating system, and verify drive visibility. Use the blue LED display to monitor activity and health, and adjust fan speed as needed to balance cooling and noise for your environment.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What interfaces does the iStarUSA BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK support? A: It supports internal SATA/600 (6 Gbps) and 12Gb/s SAS host interfaces, enabling high-speed data transfer with compatible drives and controllers.
• Q: Is this enclosure hot-swappable? A: Yes. The tray-less design allows you to swap drives without powering down or removing the enclosure, minimizing downtime in active storage environments.
• Q: Can the enclosure be used for RAID configurations? A: Yes. The BPN-SEA340HD-BLACK is RAID-capable when paired with a supported RAID controller or backplane, enabling data protection and performance optimization.
• Q: How is cooling managed? A: The enclosure features adjustable fan speed and ultra-quiet cooling fans, enabling you to prioritize performance or acoustic comfort based on your workload and environment.
• Q: What is the benefit of the blue LED display? A: The blue LED display provides at-a-glance status for drive activity, temperature, and health, helping you monitor the system without digging into software tools.