Storage Enclosure Fantec SNT-BA3141-1

The Fantec SNT-BA3141-1 is a 3-bay external storage enclosure that fits into three 5.25" drive bays and holds up to four 3.5" SATA hard drives. The unit has an aluminium front and case finished in black, includes SATA cables, and features an 80 mm rear cooling fan. The enclosure is TÜV, CSA and CE certified and weighs approximately 2 kg.

Advantages

The enclosure supports both 150 MB/s and 300 MB/s SATA interfaces, offers tool-free mounting for 3.5" drives in a compact 3x5.25" form factor, and provides active cooling with the rear 80 mm fan. Aluminium construction ensures stable housing and heat dissipation, while included SATA cables simplify installation.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage capacity in desktop PCs or workstations
• Creating a multi-drive array or simple RAID configurations (controller-dependent)
• Data backup and archival storage where multiple 3.5" drives are required

Key specifications

• Model: Fantec SNT-BA3141-1 (MPN 2052, EAN 4250273420524)
• Drive bays: 3 x 5.25" external bays, accommodates 4 x 3.5" SATA HDD
• Interface: SATA 150 MB/s & 300 MB/s compatible
• Cooling: 1 x 80 mm rear fan
• Material/Finish: Aluminium case and front, black
• Certifications: TÜV, CSA, CE
• Includes: SATA cables
• Weight: approx. 2 kg

How to use

Install the enclosure into three available 5.25" drive bays in your computer chassis, mount up to four 3.5" SATA hard drives according to the tool-free guides or screws provided, connect each drive using the supplied SATA cables to the motherboard or host controller, and connect power from the system PSU. Ensure the rear 80 mm fan is unobstructed for proper airflow. After physical installation, configure drives in the operating system or RAID controller as needed.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, use compatible 3.5" SATA hard drives, maintain unobstructed airflow around the 80 mm fan, and verify controller compatibility for RAID setups. Follow safety and grounding procedures during installation and consult your chassis manual to confirm fitment of a 3-bay front device.