Simplecom SC314 5.25-Inch Bay Mobile Rack for 3.5-Inch SATA HDD – Tool-Free Trayless Hard Drive Caddy, SATA I/II/III 6Gbps, Hot-Swap Backplane Enclosure

Convert an available 5.25-inch optical drive bay into a convenient front-accessible hard drive dock with the Simplecom SC314 Internal 5.25-Inch Bay Mobile Rack. Designed for one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, this trayless backplane enclosure makes installing and removing drives quick and easy without tools or separate drive trays. With support for SATA I, SATA II and SATA III interfaces, it is a practical storage solution for desktop computers, RAID systems and applications where hard drives need to be changed regularly.

Key Features & Benefits

• 5.25-Inch Bay Installation: Fits into a standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay and provides front access to a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive.
• Tool-Free Installation: Install or remove compatible hard drives without using tools or screws for drive mounting.
• Trayless Design: Insert the hard drive directly into the rack without requiring a separate drive tray.
• SATA I/II/III Support: Compatible with 3.5-inch SATA drives supporting transfer interfaces up to 6Gbps.
• Hot-Swap Capability: Supports drive insertion and removal in compatible AHCI configurations.
• Front-Accessible Drive: Conveniently access the installed hard drive without opening the computer case.
• Durable Construction: Combines metal and plastic construction with a stylish brushed front panel.
• High Insertion Rating: Designed for more than 50,000 insertion cycles.
• Plug and Play: No additional software or drivers are required.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Simplecom
• Model: SC314
• Product Type: Internal SATA HDD mobile rack / backplane enclosure
• Installation Bay: 5.25-inch optical drive bay
• Supported Drive: 1 x 3.5-inch SATA hard drive
• SATA Compatibility: SATA I, SATA II and SATA III
• Supported SATA Transfer Rates: 1.5Gbps, 3Gbps and 6Gbps
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes, with compatible AHCI configuration
• Insertion Rating: 50,000+ cycles
• Construction: Metal and plastic
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Software Requirements: No additional drivers required
• Dimensions: 184 x 149 x 42mm

Product Uses

The Simplecom SC314 is suitable for desktop computer storage upgrades, RAID installations, workstation builds and systems that require frequent hard drive replacement. Its front-accessible, trayless design makes it convenient for transferring data between drives, maintaining storage systems and accessing multiple 3.5-inch SATA hard drives.

Package Includes

• 1 x Simplecom SC314 Internal 5.25-Inch Bay Mobile Rack
• 1 x Screw Kit
• 1 x User Manual

Compatibility Note

Important: This mobile rack is designed for one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive and requires an available 5.25-inch optical drive bay inside a compatible computer case. Hot-swapping requires motherboard, controller and operating system support for AHCI hot-plug functionality. The hard drive is not included.