Drive Cages & Hot-swap Modules / BPU-228DE-SS
2x 5.25" to 8x 2.5" SATA SAS 6 Gbps HDD SSD Hot-swap Rack
BPU-228DE-SS — 2x 5.25" to 8x 2.5" SATA SAS 6 Gbps HDD SSD Hot-swap Rack. Tray; Hotswap 2.5": 1 · 5.25" host 2; 2.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III; SATA 6Gb/s; Key Lock. Build-to-order on the original listing.
Product Overview
What the BPU-228DE-SS is built for.
High availability storage in compact design, BPU-228DE-SS adds extra storage and hot-swap capability to satisfy any application needs. The BPU-228DE-SS is constructed of aluminum material that provides best heat dissipation required for high performance 2.5" SATA and SAS drives. The housing is designed with excellent front to back airflow cooling with a 70mm fan. BPU-228DE-SS is an ideal solution for 2.5" HDD SSD RAID and JBOD applications. BPU-228DE-SS is filed as an Anhsin Internal HDD Cage under Tray. Host opening: Hotswap 2.5": 1 · 5.25" Drives: 2. Hot-swap map: 2.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III. Interface language on the original spec/feature list: SATA 6Gb/s · SAS. Security: Key Lock. Cooling: 1x70mm. Envelope (W×H×D): 5.75" x 3.35" x 6.30" · 146.1 mm x 85.1 mm x 160.0 mm. Availability on iStarUSA: Build-to-Order.
Key Features
Engineered for reliability and integration.
- High Performance Transfer Rate Up to 6.0 Gb/s
- All Aluminum Material Solid Construction
- Plug & Play, Hot Swappable
- Built-in 70mm Cooling Fan
- LEDs for Power & HDD Activity
- Supports 8x 2.5" SAS I/II (Primary Channel) and SATA I/II/III HDDs/SSDs
- Support HDD Thickness up to 14.5 mm
Specifications
Technical specifications.
| Model Number | BPU-228DE-SS |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Drive Cages & Hot-swap Modules |
| Original Brand | Anhsin |
| Original Series | Internal HDD Cage |
| Hot-swap Type | Tray |
| Host Bay | Hotswap 2.5": 1 · 5.25" Drives: 2 |
| Drive Bays | 2.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s · SAS |
| Indicators | Blue:power on. Fast Red Blinking:overheating. Slow Red Blinking:fan failure |
| Security | Key Lock |
| Material of Main Chassis | Aluminum |
| Color of Main Chassis | Black |
| Cooling Fan | 1x70mm |
| Dimensions | 5.75" x 3.35" x 6.30" · 146.1 mm x 85.1 mm x 160.0 mm |
| Notes | - HTS code: 8573.30.5100. ECCN: EAR99 |
| Certification | RoHS compliant |
| Drive Size Class | 2.5" |
Applications
Where the BPU-228DE-SS is deployed.
BPU-228DE-SS SATA/SAS bay conversion
Convert Hotswap 2.5": 1 · 5.25" Drives: 2 into 2.5" SAS I/II & SATA I/II/III hot-swap capacity for workstation and industrial storage.
BPU-228DE-SS serviceable tray
Tray carrier lets a technician extract the drive without opening the host chassis — field-replaceable storage.
BPU-228DE-SS locked drive bay
Original spec lists Key Lock — use in labs and shared racks where the drive must stay in the carrier.
BPU-228DE-SS OEM / Design-In
Anhsin Internal HDD Cage under iStarUSA — bezel, fan, and envelope options follow the published spec; inquire for drawing-matched revisions.
Customization Options
Adapt the BPU-228DE-SS to your program.
iStarUSA Design-In services cover mechanical, electrical, and lifecycle customization scopes.
BPU-228DE-SS: tray / carrier finish and backplane connector matching
Lock hardware as specified (Key Lock) — cylinder/key matching on OEM lots
Fan option around the published 1x70mm configuration
Bezel color, silk-screen, and logo
OEM labeling and long-lifecycle Anhsin / iStarUSA supply
Downloads
Documentation & drawings.
Two Ways to Buy
Order the standard model — or use it as a platform.
The BPU-228DE-SS is available both as a ready-to-ship standard product and as a starting point for OEM/ODM customization. Pick the path that matches your project.
Option A
Use as Standard Product
Order the BPU-228DE-SS with its published specifications. Ideal when you need a proven configuration, immediate quotation, and comparable datasheets against other models.
- Published specifications and datasheets
- Standard configuration, ready to quote
- Compatible with existing integrations
Option B
Use as Customizable Platform
Start with the BPU-228DE-SS and adapt it for OEM/ODM, Design-In, mechanical modification, or long-term supply programs. Our engineering team supports the full customization scope.
- OEM/ODM branding and mechanical modification
- Design-In engineering support
- Long-lifecycle and BOM stability planning
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