--- product_id: 55554244 title: "StarTech.com 5.25\" to 3.5\" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5\" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA)" brand: "startech" price: "SAR 259" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/55554244-startech-com-5-25-to-3-5-trayless-hard-drive store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 6Gbps max data speed Lockable drive door Trayless hot-swap design StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) **Brand:** startech **Price:** SAR 259 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔄 Swap drives like a pro—fast, secure, and hassle-free! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) by startech - **How much does it cost?** SAR 259 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/55554244-startech-com-5-25-to-3-5-trayless-hard-drive) ## Best For - startech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Secure Your Data:** Lockable aluminum door with keys keeps your drives safe from unauthorized access—because your data deserves VIP treatment. - • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Supports SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III for up to 6Gbps speeds, ensuring your data moves at the speed of business. - • **Peace of Mind Included:** Backed by a 2-year warranty plus free lifetime 24/5 multilingual tech support—because downtime is not an option. - • **Effortless Hot-Swapping:** Trayless design means no tools, no hassle—swap or replace drives in seconds and keep your workflow uninterrupted. - • **Engineered for Professionals:** Durable aluminum housing with ventilation ensures optimal heat dissipation, built to withstand demanding IT environments. ## Overview The StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay is a professional-grade aluminum enclosure designed for quick, tool-free swapping of 3.5" SATA and SAS drives. Supporting data transfer speeds up to 6Gbps, it features a lockable door for security, active LED indicators, and ventilation for heat management. Ideal for IT pros managing multiple systems, it comes with a 2-year warranty and lifetime technical support. ## Description Product Description This removable hard drive bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS drives makes it easy to swap 3.5” SATA or SAS drives in and out of your server or desktop computer, using an available 5.25” front drive bay. The 5.25" to 3.5" hard drive hot swap bay features a trayless design that saves you installation time and enables you to insert or remove drives as needed, creating a convenient solution for drive maintenance and interchangeability of data between multiple systems. This hot-swap 5.25" to 3.5" hard drive hot swap bay is ideal for IT professionals, such as system administrators or computer operators, for quickly swapping, replacing, or transporting drives between various systems and locations. With support for both SATA and SAS 3.5” drives, the aluminum removable hard drive bay saves valuable time in environments where storage drives need to be replaced or removed regularly, such as in server rooms and data centers. The hot-swap aluminum removable hard drive bay provides a protective backplane with a durable aluminum housing that offers ventilation to ensure proper air flow and heat dissipation. To safeguard your data, you can lock the 5.25" to 3.5" hard drive bay door to prevent unauthorized access to your drive. To maximize the speed and performance of your drives, the mobile trayless hot swap bay supports SAS I and II and SATA I, II and III, providing data transfer speeds up to 6Gbps when paired with a compatible controller. The removable hard drive bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS drives is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. Legal Disclaimer Product is sourced and shipped from the European Economic Area (EEA). Product is genuine original from manufacturer authorized distributors. Review: Pc addition - The power switch is very handy. Review: Simple, cheap, easy - FItted in two minutes, takes SAS and SATA, what's not to like? ## Features - VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY: This hard drive bay for 3.5in SATA/SAS drives is ideal for IT professionals looking to for quickly swap, replace, or transport hard drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) between various systems and locations - EASY TO USE: This 5.25in to 3.5in hard drive hot swap bay features a trayless design, creating a convenient solution for drive maintenance and interchangeability between multiple systems - Includes SATA data cable - SMART AND SECURE DESIGN: The aluminum hot swap hard drive bay provides a protective backplane with a durable aluminum housing that offers ventilation for proper air flow and heat dissipation - Features Power/Activity LED and lockable drive door w/ keys - FAST SPEEDS: To maximize the performance of your drives, the removable hard drive bay supports SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III, providing data transfer speeds up to 6Gbps with a compatible controller - THE IT PRO’S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT Professionals, this hard drive bay is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B073JJ2FVR | | Best Sellers Rank | 56,060 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 187 in Internal Hard Drives 675 in Hard Drive Accessories | | Box Contents | SATA data cable (1), backplane (1), keys (2), quick-start guide (1), screws (4) | | Brand | StarTech | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Colour | Aluminum | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 202 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030872317 | | Hardware Interface | SAS | | Hardware Platform | Universal | | Hardware interface | SAS | | Hardware platform | Universal | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.3L x 13.3W x 13.3H centimetres | | Item Type Name | Startech Aluminum - Trayless - Vented - Front Mount - 5.25 Hard Drive Backplane - HSB1SATSASBA | | Item Weight | 0.34 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech | | Material | Aluminium | | Memory Storage Capacity | 3.5 GB | | Product Warranty | 3 Years | | Product dimensions | 13.3L x 13.3W x 13.3H centimetres | | Supported Devices Quantity | 1 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 3.5 Inches | | UPC | 065030872317 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Hardware interface:** SAS - **Brand:** StarTech - **Colour:** Aluminum - **Product dimensions:** 13.3L x 13.3W x 13.3H centimetres - **Hardware platform:** x86_64 ## Images ![StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vOAeYtUtL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81K+qbYZzdL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817RDT+JFqL.jpg) ![StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dGQOnkR1L.jpg) ![StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ymRzCW1IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I cannot get any known working SAS drives to spin up in this. Does this not support the power disable feature or do I need to tape off pin# 3?** A: I've only ever had SATA drives work with it. **Q: Does this support SAS hard drives?** A: HSB1SATSASBA does support SAS drives. Please note, a SAS drive is only supported when HSB1SATSASBA is connected to a SAS controller. Brandon, StarTech.com Support **Q: Is the door plastic or metal? How sturdy is the door hinge?** A: The door is plastic but the mechanism is sturdy and works well. No issues getting drives to eject. **Q: Will this work with the rsv-l4500 server case?** A: It fits a standard 5 1/4 drive bay (same size as a standard CD/DVD/BluRay drive). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pc addition *by S***N on 26 December 2024* The power switch is very handy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple, cheap, easy *by F***E on 8 September 2020* FItted in two minutes, takes SAS and SATA, what's not to like? ### ⭐ Latch on the front is made from plastic and broke with light use! *by J***. on 4 March 2026* Latch on the front is made from plastic and broke with light use. This is a terrible design flaw and is almost guaranteed to break. Not reliable enough to use long term use and poor quality. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 5.25" to 3.5" Trayless Hard Drive Hot Swap Bay - Removable Hard Drive Bay for 3.5" SATA/SAS Drives - Aluminum (HSB1SATSASBA) - ORICO 2.5 SSD SATA to 3.5 Hard Drive Adapter Internal Drive Bay Converter Mounting Bracket Caddy Tray for 7 / 9.5 / 12.5mm 2.5 inch HDD / SSD with SATA III Interface(1125SS) - StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA),Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/55554244-startech-com-5-25-to-3-5-trayless-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/55554244-startech-com-5-25-to-3-5-trayless-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*