---
product_id: 51783740
title: "StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA)"
brand: "startech"
price: "€ 190.76"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Star Tech"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/51783740-startech-com-4-bay-mobile-rack-backplane-trayless-hot-swap
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# 6 Gbps SATA III/SAS II speed 4 hot-swap bays Built-in fan with speed control StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA)

**Brand:** startech
**Price:** € 190.76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Hot-swap your way to seamless storage power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA) by startech
- **How much does it cost?** € 190.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/51783740-startech-com-4-bay-mobile-rack-backplane-trayless-hot-swap)

## 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

- • **Trusted by IT Pros:** Built tough with 2-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support for peace of mind.
- • **Cool & Quiet Operation:** Vented aluminum chassis plus adjustable fan keeps drives cool under heavy loads.
- • **Secure & Tool-Free Access:** Trayless design with individual ejection levers and key-lock for fast, safe drive swaps.
- • **Maximize Uptime with Hot-Swap:** Seamlessly swap up to 4 drives without downtime, perfect for high-demand workflows.
- • **Universal Drive Compatibility:** Supports SATA I/II/III & SAS I/II drives, ensuring future-proof storage flexibility.

## Overview

The StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane transforms three 5.25-inch bays into a high-speed, trayless hot-swap interface for up to four 3.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives. With 6 Gbps transfer rates, universal drive compatibility, and a vented aluminum enclosure featuring a speed-controlled fan, it ensures optimal performance and cooling. Designed for IT professionals, it offers secure key-lock access, power/status LEDs, and is backed by a 2-year warranty with expert support.

## Description

StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA) : desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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: Reliable, cool drives. - I was slightly nervous about using these but I had an old tower case and an old server motherboard and wanted to create my own NAS so thought I'd give these a go. The worry was that the drives would be too cramped and run hot. Iniitally I ran 2 of these with four drives (2 per enclosure with a central gap) over a period of a month and monitored the temps. The drives ran consistently between 28 & 31 C. Then I loaded the final two and ran with all 6 ever since. Over two years these have run with the drives consistently between 28 & 31. Each drive has its own temp. and it's actually the drive, not the position as I tried swapping a couple round after a year to see if it made a difference. Under periods of really heavy load for an hour or more, one or two disks rise a degree then settle back. So enclosures and fans do what they are supposed to. Although slightly fiddly to fit 6 drives in two of these it wasn't hard.

## Features

- INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY: The mobile rack backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III turns three 5.25in bays into a hot-swappable interface for up to four 3.5” SATA or SAS hard drives (HDD)
- MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY: The hot swap backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III can interface with SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives, an ideal solution for enterprise system applications; Power and status LEDs for each bay
- EASY TO USE: For a quick and secure method of installing and removing drives, this trayless hot swap mobile rack backplane features individual ejection levers for each bay and a key-lock design (includes two keys)
- MAINTAIN OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE: To help prevent drive failure, the 4-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 4-Bay hard drive backplane is backed for 2 years, including free lifetime 24/5 multi-lingual technical assistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00OUSU8MI |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 35,166 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 166 in Enclosures |
| Compatible devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (560) |
| Data transfer rate | 750 Megabytes Per Second |
| Date First Available | 24 Oct. 2014 |
| Form Factor | 5.25-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030859547, 05057454485711, 07426800234200 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | External |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 1.28 kg |
| Item model number | HSB4SATSASBA |
| Item weight | 1.28 Kilograms |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 3 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Max number of supported devices | 4 |
| Memory storage capacity | 6 GB |
| Operating System | HSB4SATSASBA |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 19.7 x 14.6 x 12.6 cm; 1.28 kg |
| Series | HSB4SATSASBA |
| UPC | 650308595472 650361661282 065030859547 012305135486 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** StarTech
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- **Hardware platform:** x86_64
- **Material:** Aluminium

## Images

![StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+LtsGjrAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you replace rear fan with quiet aftermarket?**
A: I went as far as to buy a 80 mm to 120 mm adapter and stick an ultra quiet 120 mm fan.  The result is exactly what I wanted -- quiet running, more air drawn over the drives, and cooler drives.

**Q: Is trayless or ones with trays better for minimizing rattles and vibration?**
A: I can't answer the vibration or rattle comparison, but I have had this unit since Oct. 2014, and have had no issues with the unit or hard drives going bad?  I am using in a home server running 24/7.  I bought it in case I needed to swap drives, but i haven't had to yet...

**Q: Does this work with 6tb western digital red hard drives?**
A: works with any SATA or SAS hard drive (obviously you must connect the drive bay to a Sata or Sas controller).  We use western digital RE drives and one thing you need to be aware, once you insert the drive, you need to open the door slightly and push drive firmly unto the backplane with your thumb, then reclose the door.  This ensures a square and fully inserted drive onto the backplane.

**Q: Do i need a separate power supply cable?**
A: Yes, you can run one cable from the PSU peripheral to the cage.  But be ware, do not daisy chain more than one cage (if you buy more than one).   Each drive can consume up to 10-12 Watts depending on your drive, and say another 2 watts for the fan itself, and you are getting close to the 56 Watt limit for a line on the PSU/SATA spec.

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable, cool drives.
*by R***A on 11 April 2022*

I was slightly nervous about using these but I had an old tower case and an old server motherboard and wanted to create my own NAS so thought I'd give these a go. The worry was that the drives would be too cramped and run hot. Iniitally I ran 2 of these with four drives (2 per enclosure with a central gap) over a period of a month and monitored the temps. The drives ran consistently between 28 & 31 C. Then I loaded the final two and ran with all 6 ever since. Over two years these have run with the drives consistently between 28 & 31. Each drive has its own temp. and it's actually the drive, not the position as I tried swapping a couple round after a year to see if it made a difference. Under periods of really heavy load for an hour or more, one or two disks rise a degree then settle back. So enclosures and fans do what they are supposed to. Although slightly fiddly to fit 6 drives in two of these it wasn't hard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as intended
*by A***R on 18 September 2020*

Both HDD bays work as intended but it does not fit flush with the front of my 5.25" drive bays(see picture) which every other device I have ever installed did. The internal fan is also annoyingly loud, I decided to remove this which is easy to do. If security is in mind the locking function is just an Allen bit, while great for accidental opening of the bay security is a zero. Other than those small issues of which the last one doesn't effect me I would highly recommend this drive bay over the cheaper alternatives on Amazon.

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