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StarTech.com 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in Hard Drive - Internal SATA Backplane Enclosure - Lockable drive bay , TAA (HSB100SATBK)

Name: StarTech.com 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in Hard Drive - Internal SATA Backplane Enclosure - Lockable drive bay, TAA (HSB100SATBK)
Brand: StarTech.com
SKU: B000KS8S9W
Price: 31.55 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-11

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The StarTech.com 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in Hard Drive - Internal SATA Backplane Enclosure - Lockable drive bay , TAA (HSB100SATBK) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $31.55. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

HOT-SWAP ANY 3.5IN SATA HARD DRIVE EASILY FROM ANY COMPUTER WITH A 5.25IN BAY -

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored StarTech.com 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in Hard… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. StarTech.com's retro motherboards 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 retro motherboards 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Holds a 3.5" SATA drive in a front accessible 5.25" bay
✓ Backed by StarTech.com's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Holds a 3.5" SATA drive in a front accessible 5.25" bay
Trayless design: drives are not mounted into separate trays/enclosures
Lockable drive bay
Internal rubber shock absorbers
50,000+ insertion rating
Quickly and easily install or remove hard drives without having to open the chassis with the innovative trayless design

Full Specifications

Brand	StarTech.com
Color	Black
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	HSB100SATBK
Built-In Media	5.25" Tray-Less SATA Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bay
Item Type Name	Drive Bay Adapter
Mfr Part Number	HSB100SATBK
Trayless design	drives are not mounted into separate trays/enclosures
Hardware Platform	PC
Compatible Devices	PC
Data Transfer Rate	6000 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Hardware Interface	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Warranty Description	2 Years
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.2"L x 5.9"W x 1.7"H
Supported Devices Quantity	1
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030821360

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StarTech.com 5.25in Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack for 3.5in Hard Drive - Internal SATA Backplane Enclosure - Lockable drive bay , TAA (HSB100SATBK) is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.