--- product_id: 51783740 title: "StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA)" brand: "startech" price: "AED 830" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/51783740-startech-4-bay-3-5in-sata-sas-trayless-backplane-6gbps store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 6Gbps SATA/SAS III interface 4 hot-swappable 3.5in bays Aluminum vented enclosure + fan StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) **Brand:** startech **Price:** AED 830 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Elevate your storage game with seamless speed and cool confidence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) by startech - **How much does it cost?** AED 830 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/51783740-startech-4-bay-3-5in-sata-sas-trayless-backplane-6gbps) ## 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:** Backed by 2-year warranty and 24/5 multilingual tech support for peace of mind. - • **Advanced Thermal Management:** Vented aluminum chassis plus adjustable fan keeps drives cool and reliable 24/7. - • **Maximize Uptime with Hot-Swap:** Seamlessly swap up to 4 drives without downtime, boosting your workflow efficiency. - • **Secure & User-Friendly Design:** Individual ejection levers and key-lock system ensure quick, safe drive access. - • **Universal Drive Compatibility:** Supports SATA I/II/III & SAS I/II drives for ultimate flexibility in enterprise setups. ## Overview The StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane (HSB4SATSASBA) transforms three 5.25in bays into a hot-swappable hub for four 3.5in SATA or SAS drives, delivering blazing 6Gbps transfer speeds. Its robust aluminum vented enclosure with fan control ensures optimal cooling, while individual ejection levers and a key-lock system provide secure, effortless drive management. Designed for IT professionals, it supports a wide range of drives and comes with a 2-year warranty plus expert technical support. ## Description Buy 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: Excellent unit ideal if you have several SATA spare dives. - Excellent unit, far better than the cheap one I purchased which cost more. This one works on all hard drives, but if you want to use it to run an SSD drive then you have to purchase an additional unit which mirrors an SATA hard disk. I would recommend this unit. Just connect it up and away it goes, no messing. ## 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 | | Best Sellers Rank | 46,761 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 221 in Enclosures | | Brand | StarTech | | Brand Name | StarTech | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 556 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 750 Megabytes Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030859547, 05057454485711, 07426800234200 | | Hardware Interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | x86_64 | | Hardware interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware platform | x86_64 | | Item Highlight | Hot-swap four 3.5in drives in three 5.25in bays, SAS II SATA III 6Gbps, Aluminium vented, Fan control, Keys | | Item Weight | 1.28 Kilograms | | Item weight | 1.28 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Manufacturer Part Number | HSB4SATSASBA | | Material | Aluminium | | Memory Storage Capacity | 6 GB | | Model Number | HSB4SATSASBA | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Supported Devices Quantity | 4 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 3.5 Inches | | UPC | 650308595472 650361661282 065030859547 012305135486 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware interface:** SATA 6.0 Gb/s - **Hardware platform:** x86_64 - **Material:** Aluminium ## Images ![StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+LtsGjrAL.jpg) ![StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p+uXbLMfL.jpg) ![StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817ffPIqJCL.jpg) ![StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QXlLnFC1L.jpg) ![StarTech 4-Bay 3.5in SATA SAS Trayless Backplane, 6Gbps (HSB4SATSASBA) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ovRvBZygL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent unit ideal if you have several SATA spare dives. *by J***K on 10 May 2026* Excellent unit, far better than the cheap one I purchased which cost more. This one works on all hard drives, but if you want to use it to run an SSD drive then you have to purchase an additional unit which mirrors an SATA hard disk. I would recommend this unit. Just connect it up and away it goes, no messing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does the job. *by P***H on 15 June 2024* I bought this because I wanted a 3 in 2 with front access (I'm fed up with having to wiggle drives in and out of cases), it was in stock and startech are generally a decent brand. Good points: cage is metal and feels solid, cables and screws were included, trayless so you don't have to worry about getting extra trays or about tray compatibility between different cages. Sufficient space around the power connectors to accomodate connectors with pass-through cables. Not so good point: it barely fit in my case, the back touches one of the motherboard standoffs and the front sits slightly proud of the front of the case (though they way it's styled it probablly looks better that way anyway) I'm not sure if this is startech's fault or antec's but it's still less than ideal. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 4-Bay Mobile Rack Backplane - Trayless Hot Swap Mobile Rack Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD (HSB4SATSASBA) - Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown) - 4U Rackmount Server Chassis with 6 x 5.25 Front Bays + 1 x 3.5 + 4 x 2.5 Bays --- ## 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.ae/products/51783740-startech-4-bay-3-5in-sata-sas-trayless-backplane-6gbps](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/51783740-startech-4-bay-3-5in-sata-sas-trayless-backplane-6gbps) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*