Delock 5.25-inch Mobile Rack for 6 x 2.5-inch SATA or SAS HDD/SSD with Lock

The Delock 5.25-inch mobile rack is a high-density storage solution designed to fit into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay. It provides the capacity to house up to six 2.5-inch SATA or SAS HDDs and SSDs, making it an efficient choice for users who need to maximize their storage density within a single workstation or server chassis. The unit is built with a focus on durability and functionality, ensuring that drives are held securely while remaining easily accessible for maintenance or upgrades.

Advantages

This mobile rack offers significant space-saving benefits by consolidating multiple drives into a single 5.25-inch bay. The hot-swap capability allows for the replacement or addition of drives without the need to power down the entire system, which is essential for maintaining uptime in professional environments. Furthermore, the integrated lock provides an extra layer of physical security, preventing unauthorized removal of the drives and ensuring that your data remains protected in shared or public workspaces.

Suitable for

• Professional server environments requiring high-density storage
• Workstations that need frequent drive swapping
• Data management systems where quick access to multiple drives is necessary
• Compact PC builds that require extensive storage capacity

When it may not be suitable

This mobile rack is not suitable for systems that lack an available 5.25-inch external drive bay. Additionally, it is not designed for use with 3.5-inch hard drives, as the internal slots are specifically engineered for 2.5-inch form factor devices.

Key specifications

• Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA and SAS HDDs and SSDs
• Fits into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay
• Supports hot-swap functionality
• Includes an integrated lock for drive security
• Robust construction for reliable operation

How to use

To install the mobile rack, slide the unit into an empty 5.25-inch bay of your computer case and secure it using the appropriate mounting screws. Connect the necessary SATA or SAS data and power cables from your motherboard or controller card to the rear of the rack. Once installed, you can insert your 2.5-inch drives into the individual slots. The locking mechanism can be engaged using the provided key to secure the drives in place during operation.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your computer case has an available 5.25-inch external drive bay
• Verify that your motherboard or controller supports the required number of SATA or SAS connections
• Check that your drives are 2.5-inch form factor

Usage recommendations: Always ensure the system is powered on before hot-swapping drives to prevent potential data corruption, and keep the provided keys in a secure location to maintain access to your drives.