Drive Cages & Hot-swap Modules / T-7DE-U2

3.5" to 2.5" U.2 NVMe HDD Hot-swap Rack

T-7DE-U2 — 3.5" to 2.5" U.2 NVMe HDD Hot-swap Rack. Tray; 3.5" host 1; 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD or 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD; U.2 NVMe; Key Lock. Listed as Coming Soon on iStarUSA.

Product Overview

What the T-7DE-U2 is built for.

Aluminum hot-swappable iStarUSA T-7DE-U2 mobile rack. Unique compact in size, high performance U.2 (SFF-8639) interface. T-7DE-U2 is tough in strength, but flexible in functionality. LED indicator enables monitor power and hard drive activities. Security lock prevents intrusion and theft to the most important data. T-7DE-U2 mobile rack construct with quality and versatility. T-7DE-U2 is filed as an Anhsin Internal HDD Cage under Tray. Host opening: 3.5" Drives: 1. Hot-swap map: 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD or 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD. Interface language on the original spec/feature list: U.2 NVMe · 12Gb/s · SATA 6Gb/s · SAS. Security: Key Lock. Envelope (W×H×D): 3.98" x 0.98" x 5.59" · 101.1 mm x 24.9 mm x 142.0 mm. Availability on iStarUSA: Coming Soon.

Key Features

Engineered for reliability and integration.

  • U.2 (SFF-8639) interface
  • Fits 2.5"x1 U.2 NVMe SSD or SAS/SATA SSD/HDD in a 3.5" space
  • Support PCIe Gen3 x4 ; NVMe 32G & SAS 12G & SATA 6G speed
  • Support SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II/III HDDs ; 7-15mm thickness HDD
  • Tray design with All Metal Parts ; Aluminum panel
  • Mechanical lock keeps HDD working securely
  • LED indicator let users check working status any time
  • Individual power switch to manage the HDD

Specifications

Technical specifications.

Model NumberT-7DE-U2
Product CategoryDrive Cages & Hot-swap Modules
Original BrandAnhsin
Original SeriesInternal HDD Cage
Hot-swap TypeTray
Host Bay3.5" Drives: 1
Drive Bays2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD or 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD
InterfaceU.2 NVMe · 12Gb/s · SATA 6Gb/s · SAS
IndicatorsPower and HDD activity
SecurityKey Lock
Material of HandleAluminum
Material of Main ChassisAluminum
Color of Main ChassisBlack
Dimensions3.98" x 0.98" x 5.59" · 101.1 mm x 24.9 mm x 142.0 mm
NotesNVMe 32Gbps & SAS 12Gbps & SATA 6Gbps (Speed varies with the HDD and motherboard port)
CertificationRoHS compliant
Drive Size Class2.5" U.2 NVMe

Applications

Where the T-7DE-U2 is deployed.

T-7DE-U2 U.2 NVMe refresh

Drop 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD or 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD into 3.5" Drives: 1 so an existing chassis can take U.2 NVMe without a new backplane drawing.

T-7DE-U2 serviceable tray

Tray carrier lets a technician extract the drive without opening the host chassis — field-replaceable storage.

T-7DE-U2 locked drive bay

Original spec lists Key Lock — use in labs and shared racks where the drive must stay in the carrier.

T-7DE-U2 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 T-7DE-U2 to your program.

iStarUSA Design-In services cover mechanical, electrical, and lifecycle customization scopes.

T-7DE-U2: tray / carrier finish and backplane connector matching

Lock hardware as specified (Key Lock) — cylinder/key matching on OEM lots

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 T-7DE-U2 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 T-7DE-U2 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 T-7DE-U2 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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