--- product_id: 260845599 title: "com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA)" brand: "startech" price: "B/.400" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/260845599-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in-sas store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 6 Gbps max transfer speed Key-lock security per bay Built-in fan + aluminum cooling com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA) **Brand:** startech **Price:** B/.400 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Hot-swap like a pro — secure, cool, and lightning fast! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA) by startech - **How much does it cost?** B/.400 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/260845599-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in-sas) ## 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 & Effortless Access:** Individual ejection levers plus key-lock for peace of mind - • **Triple Drive Hot-Swap Power:** Seamlessly swap up to 3 x 3.5" SATA/SAS drives without downtime - • **Optimized Thermal Management:** Vented aluminum chassis with speed-controlled fan keeps drives cool 24/7 - • **Enterprise-Grade Compatibility:** Supports SATA I/II/III & SAS I/II for ultimate flexibility - • **Plug & Play Productivity Boost:** Transforms two 5.25" bays into a high-performance mobile rack in minutes ## Overview The StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane converts two 5.25" bays into a versatile, trayless mobile rack supporting up to three 3.5" SATA or SAS hard drives with blazing 6 Gbps transfer speeds. Featuring a robust aluminum enclosure with built-in fan and key-lock security, it ensures optimal drive cooling and protection. Designed for IT pros and enterprise use, it offers quick, tool-free drive swapping with individual ejection levers and broad compatibility across SATA and SAS standards. ## Description From the manufacturer Easily connect and hot swap up to three 3.5” SATA/SAS hard drives from two 5.25” bays The Removable 3-drive backplane lets you quickly install and hot-swap 3.5" drives from the front of your computer , by turning two 5.25" bays into a hot-swappable interface for you to connect up to three 3.5” SATA or SAS hard drives (HDD) . For added versatility, the hard drive bay can interface with SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives -- an ideal accommodation for enterprise system applications. For a quick and secure method of installing and removing drives, the backplane features ejection levers and a key-lock design To help prevent drive failure, the bay provides excellent heat dissipation with a built-in fan, and a vented solid aluminum enclosure Review: Excellent performance, easy swapping and additional cooling - I originally bought two of these to enable easy swapping of drives in a backup server. They have worked flawlessly since then, running 24/7 for over a year. The build is robust and swapping out drives is very easy. I later added one to my desktop PC because I have a 24TB drive that runs very hot, but the built in fans in this enclosure also cool the drives far more than any case fan. Since moving the drive to the enclosure I have had no problem with overheating. So, great for swapping drives but also great for cooling drives. Review: These are working as intended - No issues, fan on lowest setting is still audible but not loud imo, measured 30-35db with a phone app ## Features - INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: The 3-drive hot swap backplane lets you turn two 5.25in bays into a hot-swappable interface for you to connect up to three 3.5in SATA or SAS hard drives (HDD) - MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: For added versatility, the hard mobile rack backplane can interface with SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives; An ideal accommodation for enterprise system applications; Power and status LEDs for each bay - QUICK SETUP: For a quick and secure method of installing and removing drives, this trayless SATA hot swap backplane features individual ejection levers for each bay with a key-lock design for optional added security (includes two keys) - MAINTAIN OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE: To help prevent drive failure, the 3-drive hot swap backplane features a vented solid aluminum enclosure that provides excellent heat dissipation in addition to a built-in fan with speed control; UL VO flammability rated - THE IT PRO'S CHOICE: Designed and built for IT professionals, this 3-Bay hard drive backplane is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance - Delivers peak drive performance, with support for full SATA III/SAS II data transfer speeds up to 6Gbps - Flexible drive options with support for both SATA and SAS drive interfaces - Helps maintain ideal drive operating temperatures by providing excellent heat dissipation, vented aluminum housing and a built-in - Solid aluminum construction - Key lock design - Built-in fan - 3 drive bay design ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HS23QZO | | Best Sellers Rank | #63,475 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #303 in Enclosures | | Brand | StarTech | | Built-In Media | Storage mobile rack | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | PC | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 558 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Megabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030855297 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hardware Interface | SAS | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Hardware interface | SAS | | Hardware platform | PC | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 19.4L x 14.6W x 8.5H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Startech.Com HSB3SATSASBA 3 Bay Trayless Hot Swap 3.5" SATA HDD Mobile Rack Backplane, Storage, Black | | Item Weight | 0.87 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Material | Aluminum | | Memory Storage Capacity | 6 GB | | Product dimensions | 19.4L x 14.6W x 8.5H centimeters | | Supported Devices Quantity | 3 | | UPC | 065030855297 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware interface:** SAS - **Hardware platform:** PC - **Product dimensions:** 19.4L x 14.6W x 8.5H centimeters ## Images ![com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iy3QH6WzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I turn each hard drive off or are they all on one switch?** A: each one has a power switch. I use these for systems that require a fast clone recovery. I hook up the two top bays to power and data. Put the system drive in the top bay. Place a drive to be cloned into the center. Clone it. Then store it in the bottom not hooked up bay. In case of failure just put the spare in the online slot. Back up in seconds not hours or days. **Q: I see this can interface with sas drives - does it act as a sas controller or does my board need to have an sas controller?** A: No, the HSB3SATSASBA allows SAS drives to connect but is not a SAS controller. Your computer will still need a SAS controller to read the drives. Matt, StarTech.com Support **Q: Does anyone know if this will fit into an hp z640? worried about how it slides in and mounts with the z640's 5.25" bays.** A: The HSB3SATSASBA has not been tested on an HP z640. The rack uses standard 5.25" mounting points. Brandon, StarTech.com Support **Q: will this function normally if mounted sideways?** A: It should, there are cases, storage devices, and NAS devices from big name manufacturers where hard drives are positioned on their side with no problems. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent performance, easy swapping and additional cooling *by C***N on 6 December 2025* I originally bought two of these to enable easy swapping of drives in a backup server. They have worked flawlessly since then, running 24/7 for over a year. The build is robust and swapping out drives is very easy. I later added one to my desktop PC because I have a 24TB drive that runs very hot, but the built in fans in this enclosure also cool the drives far more than any case fan. Since moving the drive to the enclosure I have had no problem with overheating. So, great for swapping drives but also great for cooling drives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are working as intended *by D***D on 14 October 2024* No issues, fan on lowest setting is still audible but not loud imo, measured 30-35db with a phone app ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente *by F***O on 11 January 2015* Excelente solución para intercambiar discos duros entre un ordenador y un reproductor multimedia con bandeja extraíble. Me llegó sin problemas en apenas dos días laborables, pese a coincidir con las fiestas navideñas. La calidad de los materiales es muy buena, y el funcionamiento impecable. Windows 8.1 reconoció los tres discos nada más arrancar. Sin embargo, para poder expulsarlos en caliente, tuve que configurar la BIOS como AHCI, ya que por defecto venía como IDE. Tenía dudas sobre el ruido del ventilador, pero poniendo el selector de velocidad en "baja", apenas se distingue del ruido habitual del resto del ordenador. No lo he probado en "alta" porque solo inserto los discos a la hora de transferirles las películas y la música, estando el resto del tiempo en el reproductor o en un estuche Inatek que compré también por Amazon, por lo que no tengo problemas de sobrecalentamiento. Por ponerle un único pero, las bisagras de las puertas están aún un poco duras, pero me imagino que se irán aflojando con el tiempo. Aunque parece un poco caro, lo recomiendo 100% frente a otros productos de su clase. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA),Black - ADCAUDX SATA-III Cable-1M 6Pcs/Set-6Gbps-SATA Cable Long Replacement for Bitcoin Computer-Server CD DVD Drives Raid HDD-SSD (3.3FT) - StarTech.com 15.7 in (400 mm) SATA Power Splitter Adapter Cable - M/F - 4x Serial ATA Power Cable Splitter (PYO4SATA) --- ## 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.pa/products/260845599-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in-sas](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/260845599-com-3-bay-hot-swap-backplane-for-3-5in-sas) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*