4 Bay Backplane For U.2 Ssds

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What are the dimensions of the StarTech.com 4-Bay Backplane? A: The dimensions are five point seven inches in length, five point five inches in width, and one point seven inches in height.
• Q: What material is the backplane made of? A: It is made of aluminum, which aids in heat dissipation and ensures durability.
• Q: How many drive bays does this backplane support? A: It supports four drive bays for two point five inch U dot two SSDs or HDDs.
• Q: How do I install the StarTech.com backplane? A: You can easily install it by fitting it into a five point twenty-five inch bay and connecting the included cables.
• Q: Is it easy to swap out drives in this backplane? A: Yes, it features lockable drive trays that allow for secure and easy drive swapping.
• Q: What types of drives are compatible with this backplane? A: It is compatible with U dot two NVMe drives, supporting seven millimeter to fifteen millimeter thick SSDs.
• Q: How do I keep the drives cool in this backplane? A: The backplane has two rear cooling fans and front air vents to maintain optimal temperatures.
• Q: Does this backplane require additional software to work? A: No, it requires no drivers or software and is compatible with any operating system.
• Q: What is the power connection method for the backplane? A: It uses a single SATA power connector from your desktop or server power supply.
• Q: What happens if the backplane arrives damaged? A: If it arrives damaged, you can return it under the seller's warranty policy.
• Q: Does the backplane support hot swapping? A: Yes, but hot swapping requires PCIe hot swap support from the host computer.
• Q: How many Mini-SAS cables are included with the backplane? A: The backplane includes four two-foot Mini-SAS HD cables.
• Q: Are extra drive trays available for purchase? A: Yes, additional drive trays can be purchased separately.
• Q: Is there a visual indication for drive activity? A: Yes, there are LEDs that provide a visual indication of individual drive status and activity.
• Q: What is the cooling fan setup for this backplane? A: It includes two adjustable rear blower fans with high and low airflow settings.
• Q: Can this backplane work with storage management systems? A: Yes, it is compatible with systems like Storage Spaces, RAID Assistant, and mdraid.