StarTech. com BRACKETFDBK 3. 5" to 5. 25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket - Hard Drive Adapter - Black Plastic
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This mounting bracket is engineered for precise fit and compatibility, adhering to standard industry dimensions for 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch drive bays. The design ensures a secure hold for hard disk drives, minimizing vibration and maintaining proper alignment within the chassis. The adapter's compact form factor does not interfere with other internal components, making it suitable for a wide range of desktop cases.
Technical specifications highlight its lightweight construction at approximately 2.40 ounces, which adds minimal weight to your system. The dimensions are optimized to fit snugly within the 5.25-inch bay while providing adequate clearance for the installed 3.5-inch drive. This adapter is a passive component, requiring no external power or drivers, and it is compatible with any standard 3.5-inch SATA or older PATA hard disk drive.
This section brings together practical product details such as Device Supported, Color Family, Product Color, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The BRACKETFDBK bracket offers several practical benefits for IT professionals and PC builders. Its primary advantage is the ability to repurpose underutilized 5.25-inch bays, commonly found in older or budget desktop cases, for modern 3.5-inch hard drives. This extends the usable life of existing hardware and maximizes internal storage capacity without requiring a full case replacement.
Simplified Installation
Includes four mounting screws for a secure and straightforward installation process, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
- Pre-drilled holes align with standard drive mounts
- Black bezel blends with most case designs
Durability and Compliance
Made from robust plastic and compliant with environmental and trade regulations, ensuring reliability and broad acceptability.
- TAA compliant for government and institutional procurement
- EU RoHS and REACH certified for hazardous substance restriction
Deployment / Use Cases
This adapter is ideal for various scenarios where drive bay compatibility is a constraint. In office IT environments, it enables the upgrade of workstations with additional hard drives for expanded storage or backup solutions, utilizing existing 5.25-inch optical drive bays that are no longer in use. For custom PC builds or gaming rigs, it provides flexibility in drive placement, allowing builders to optimize airflow and cable management by installing hard drives in larger bays.
Data centers and server rooms can use these brackets to retrofit older servers or storage enclosures with newer 3.5-inch drives, supporting hardware lifecycle management. Home users upgrading their desktops with additional storage will find it a cost-effective way to add drives without modifying their computer case. The adapter is also useful in repair shops for quick drive replacements in systems with non-standard bay layouts.
Physical Profile
The bracket features a sleek black plastic construction that matches the aesthetic of most desktop computer cases. With dimensions of 1.10" height, 5.30" width, and 5.70" length, it is designed to fit precisely into a standard 5.25-inch bay, leaving no excess space that could cause rattling or misalignment. The lightweight design ensures it does not add significant load to the case structure, and the included bezel provides a finished look that integrates seamlessly with the front panel.
- Width
- 5.30" (134.62 mm)
- Height
- 1.10" (27.94 mm)
- Weight
- 2.40 oz (68.04 g)
- Length
- 5.70" (144.78 mm)
What's in the Box
The package includes all necessary components for immediate installation.
Highlights
- Converts 5.25" front bays to fit 3.5" hard disk drives
- Includes four mounting screws for secure installation
- Black plastic bezel for a clean, integrated appearance
- Made from durable plastic material
- Lightweight design at approximately 2.40 ounces
- TAA compliant for government and institutional procurement
- EU RoHS and REACH environmental certifications
- Backed by a 2-year limited warranty
- Manufactured in Taiwan
- Tool-free installation process
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BRACKETFDBK |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Model | BRACKETFDBK |
| Product Name | 3.5in Hard Drive to 5.25in Front Bay Bracket Adapter |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Mounting Bracket |
| Product Information | |
| Device Supported | Hard Disk Drive |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Black |
| Product Color | Black |
| Product Material | Plastic |
| Height | 1.10" (27.94 mm) |
| Width | 5.30" (134.62 mm) |
| Length | 5.70" (144.78 mm) |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.40 oz (68.04 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | 1 x 3.5in Hard Drive to 5.25in Front Bay Bracket Adapter 4 x Mounting Screws |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Certification | EU RoHS |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) 2,Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 2 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What devices does this mounting bracket support?
This bracket is specifically designed to support standard 3.5-inch hard disk drives. It allows you to install these drives into 5.25-inch front bays commonly found in desktop computer cases, providing a secure mounting solution without requiring drive bay modifications.
What is included in the package with the BRACKETFDBK bracket?
The package includes one 3.5-inch to 5.25-inch front bay bracket adapter and four mounting screws. These screws are used to attach the hard drive to the bracket and secure the bracket within the 5.25-inch bay, ensuring a complete installation kit ready for use.
What material is the bracket made from, and what color is it?
The bracket is constructed from durable black plastic. This material provides a lightweight yet sturdy frame for holding hard drives, and the black color is chosen to blend seamlessly with most desktop computer case designs, offering a discreet and professional appearance.
What are the dimensions and weight of this mounting bracket?
The bracket measures 1.10 inches in height, 5.30 inches in width, and 5.70 inches in length, with an approximate weight of 2.40 ounces (68.04 grams). These dimensions are tailored to fit precisely into standard 5.25-inch bays while accommodating a 3.5-inch drive, and the lightweight design minimizes added load to your computer case.
Is this product compliant with environmental and trade regulations?
Yes, the BRACKETFDBK bracket is TAA compliant, making it suitable for government and institutional procurement. It also holds EU RoHS and REACH environmental certifications, ensuring it meets strict standards for the restriction of hazardous substances, which is important for environmentally conscious organizations and global compliance.
What warranty does StarTech.com offer for this mounting bracket?
StarTech.com provides a 2-year limited warranty for this mounting bracket. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, offering peace of mind and reliability for IT professionals and users who depend on this adapter for their storage installation needs.
What power capacity is listed for this UPS?
Power specifications help show where the unit fits best, including the type of load level, electrical environment, and backup role it is intended to support. These are usually the most decision-critical facts in a UPS or power-protection comparison.
Is this unit designed for rack or tower deployment?
For power-protection products, the most useful FAQ topics are usually capacity, outlet arrangement, runtime characteristics, and installation format. Those details do more to explain real deployment fit than generic marketing language.
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