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StarTech.com 5.25 in Rugged SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer - Aluminum Removable Hard Drive Bay (DRW150SATBK),Black
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StarTech.com 5.25 in Rugged SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 5.25 in Rugged SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer: Aluminum housing with rubber shock absorbers to damp vibration from 3.5in mechanical drives; main trade-off: requires a free 5.25in bay, which most current ATX and SFF cases no longer include.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Aluminum housing with rubber shock absorbers to damp vibration from 3.5in mechanical drives
  • ✓ Built-in 40mm ball-bearing fan pulls air across the drive inside a closed 5.25in bay
  • ✓ Backward compatible across SATA I/II/III, so older 1.5Gbps drives still mount and run
  • ✓ Full 6Gbps transfer speed when paired with a SATA III drive and controller
  • ✓ Handle release mechanism swaps drives without opening the case or unplugging cables

Cons

  • ✗ Requires a free 5.25in bay, which most current ATX and SFF cases no longer include
  • ✗ 3.5in SATA drives only - no bracket listed for 2.5in SSDs or laptop drives
  • ✗ 40mm fans spin fast and small; expect audible whine in a quiet desk-side build
  • ✗ Listing mixes the DRW150SATBK rack with its spare caddy - confirm which unit ships

Manufacturer description

Compatible with DRW150SATBK Mobile Rack/Drive Drawers 40mm ball bearing cooling fan Rubber shock absorbers Aluminum construction Support for SATA revision I/II/III (1.5/3.0/6.0 Gbps) Supports 3.5" form factor SATA hard drives Specifically designed for use with StarTech.com's Black Aluminum Serial ATA Drive Drawer (DRW150SATBK), this extra Black Hard Drive Caddy features an easy to use handle release mechanism for quick removal and insertion of hard drives. An extra hard drive caddy is the ideal solution for multiple mobile users of same system, high-speed back-ups of critical files, moving…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 5.25 in Rugged SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. StarTech.com's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Maximize performance, with file transfer speeds up to 6Gbps when paired with SATA III HDD and controller

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberDRW150SATBK
Built-In Media1 x Mobile Rack Caddy
Item Type NameDrive Bay Adapter
Mfr Part NumberDRW150SATBK
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Hardware InterfaceSATA 6.0 Gb/s
Warranty Description2 Year
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches
Connectivity TechnologySATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H7.5"L x 5.8"W x 1.6"H
Supported Devices Quantity1
Global Trade Identification Number00012951585161, 00065030805728, 00065030826679, 00650308057284, 00650308266792, 05054629062715
Full listing titleStarTech.com 5.25 in Rugged SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack Drawer - Aluminum Removable Hard Drive Bay (DRW150SATBK),Black

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