Carrier panel CHIEFTEC CBP-2131SAS, black, 1 fan, 146×207×86 mm, SATA cable included

CHIEFTEC CBP-2131SAS is a black carrier panel designed to mount and secure storage drives in desktop or server chassis. Constructed with a high-quality aluminum chassis and a patented anti-vibration design, this bay panel accepts multiple drive form factors while providing active cooling through one integrated fan. The unit includes a SATA cable and supports SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II interfaces. Its external dimensions are 146 × 207 × 86 mm (W×D×H), and it is intended for installations that require a dedicated bay panel with cooling and vibration reduction.

Advantages

The carrier panel combines an aluminum chassis with a patented anti-vibration design to reduce mechanical stress on HDDs and SSDs. An integrated fan provides active airflow to help maintain operating temperatures for multiple drives housed in the panel. Inclusion of a SATA cable simplifies installation and immediate connection to a host system. The design fits into two 5.25" bays while providing space for three 3.5" or 2.5" drives, enabling a compact, serviceable drive expansion solution.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage capacity in desktop PCs and entry-level servers
• Mounting multiple 3.5" or 2.5" HDDs/SSDs where vibration damping is required
• Systems that use SATA I/II/III or SAS I/II drives
• Environments that need a bay-mounted fan for additional drive cooling

Key specifications

• Material: aluminum chassis
• Color: black
• Cooling: one integrated fan for active airflow
• Drive capacity: space for three 3.5" or 2.5" drives using two 5.25" bays
• Interface support: SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II
• Included accessories: SATA cable
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 146 × 207 × 86 mm

How to use

Install the CHIEFTEC CBP-2131SAS into two adjacent 5.25" bays of the host chassis, secure it with the appropriate bay screws, and mount up to three 3.5" or 2.5" drives into the carrier following the manufacturer’s mounting points. Connect the included SATA cable between a drive and the motherboard or controller, or use suitable SAS cabling where applicable. Attach power connectors from the system power supply to each drive as required. Verify fan orientation and airflow direction to ensure proper cooling within the chassis.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, use compatible SATA or SAS drives and ensure all drive and power connections are firmly seated. Maintain periodic cleaning of the fan and ventilation openings to prevent dust buildup and monitor drive temperature in systems with high disk activity. When installing into servers or multi-drive systems, confirm chassis airflow and fan configuration to optimize cooling performance.