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Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005
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Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive (SY-MRA55005)

Bottom line: The Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive ($45.79 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Combines slim optical bay, 2.5" hot-swap caddy and two USB 3.0 ports in one 5.25" bay; main trade-off: optical slot fits 12.7mm slim drives only, not 9.5mm or full-height.

$45.79

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Combines slim optical bay, 2.5" hot-swap caddy and two USB 3.0 ports in one 5.25" bay
  • ✓ Trayless caddy takes bare 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs with no screws or sled
  • ✓ NSS patented connector rated for 50,000 hot-swap cycles
  • ✓ Tool-less install into any standard 5.25" front bay
  • ✓ Includes 19-pin USB 3.0 header cable for the front ports

Cons

  • ✗ Optical slot fits 12.7mm slim drives only, not 9.5mm or full-height
  • ✗ Needs a free 19-pin USB 3.0 motherboard header for the front ports
  • ✗ Only useful on cases that still have a 5.25" external bay

Manufacturer description

This Syba 5.25" bay adapter for slim Optical drive and tray less Caddy for 2.5" SATA III HDD/SDD with 2 USB 3.0 port offers multi-purpose functionality, able to mount any slim IDE CD/DVD drive in a standard 5.25" drive bay of your computer and house a 2.5" SATA III HDD or SSD. This adapter also includes two USB 3.0 port in the front face which a 19 pin USB 3.0 pin connector to be attached to the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cases & modding category. Syba's retro cases & modding 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 cases & modding 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

  • USB data transfer rate up to 6Gbps
  • 5.25" front bay mount design
  • Tray less rack for 2.5" SATA HDD/ SSD
  • Mount a slim Optical Drive into a single 5.25" bay
  • Tool-less Installation
  • Able to support 12.7mm Slim Optical drive

Full Specifications

BrandSyba
ColorBlack, white
MaterialMetal
Unit Count1.0 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberSY-MRA55005
Built-In Media2 Serial + 1 Parallel Ports Pci Card, Bracket With 2 Serial Connectors, Driver Cd, User Manual
Item Type Name5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive
Mfr Part NumberSY-MRA55005
Hardware Platformx86_64
Compatible DevicesLaptop
Data Transfer Rate6 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Hardware InterfaceSATA 6.0 Gb/s
Warranty Description1 Year Warranty
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Supported Devices Quantity1
Global Trade Identification Number08101540164190
Full listing titleSyba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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