Inter-Tech IPC ST-5244 Mobile Rack for 4x 2.5-inch SATA/SAS Hard Drives

The Inter-Tech IPC ST-5244 is a professional-grade mobile rack engineered to accommodate up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives or SSDs within a single standard 5.25-inch drive bay. This high-density storage solution is built for server environments where space efficiency and reliable data access are critical. The unit features a robust metal construction that provides durability and protection for your drives, while the integrated backplane ensures stable connectivity for high-performance storage arrays.

Advantages

This mobile rack offers significant benefits for system administrators and IT professionals by enabling efficient storage management through hot-swap support. This feature allows for the replacement or addition of drives without powering down the entire system, minimizing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. The design also prioritizes thermal management, with a structure that promotes optimal airflow to keep drives operating within safe temperature ranges, thereby extending their lifespan and maintaining consistent performance levels.

Suitable for

• Server and workstation storage expansion
• High-performance RAID configurations
• Data centers requiring hot-swap capabilities
• Compact server builds using 5.25-inch bays

When it may not be suitable

This mobile rack is not compatible with 3.5-inch hard drives due to its specific form factor design. It is also not intended for use in chassis that lack an available external 5.25-inch drive bay.

Key specifications

• Capacity: Up to 4 x 2.5-inch SATA/SAS HDDs or SSDs
• Installation: Fits into a single 5.25-inch drive bay
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Material: Robust metal construction
• Interface: SATA/SAS compatible

How to use

To install the Inter-Tech IPC ST-5244, slide the unit into an empty 5.25-inch bay of your computer case and secure it with the provided mounting screws. Connect the necessary SATA or SAS data cables and power cables from your motherboard or controller card to the rear of the backplane. Once installed, you can insert your 2.5-inch drives into the individual trays. The locking mechanism ensures the drives remain securely in place during operation.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your computer case has an accessible 5.25-inch bay
• Verify that your motherboard or RAID controller supports the required number of SATA/SAS connections
• Check the height of your 2.5-inch drives to ensure they fit within the tray specifications

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance and data integrity, ensure that all cables are securely connected and that the drive trays are fully inserted and locked. Regularly monitor drive temperatures in your system software to ensure the airflow provided by the rack is sufficient for your specific drive models.