OImaster 6-Bay Hot-Swap SATA Mobile Rack for 2.5" HDD & SSD

OImaster 6-Bay Mobile Backplane – Expand Your Storage with Ease

Take full control of your PC's data storage with the OImaster 6-Bay Mobile Rack. Designed for power users, IT professionals, and anyone who needs fast, flexible, and secure access to multiple drives, this all-metal backplane fits neatly into a standard 5.25" drive bay and holds up to six 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs simultaneously. With hot-swap capability, LED indicators, a built-in cooling fan, and a locking mechanism for each bay, this rack delivers enterprise-style functionality at an accessible price.

Made in Mainland China.

Why You'll Love This Drive Rack

• 6 Bays in One Slot: Fits six 2.5" SATA drives (7mm–9.5mm thick) into a single standard 5.25" PC bay — maximise your storage without adding bulky enclosures.
• Blazing 6Gbps Transfer Speed: Standard SATA III interface delivers up to 6Gbps data transfer rates, keeping your workflow fast and efficient.
• Hot-Swap Support: Install or remove drives on the fly — no rebooting required. Simply push in or pull out any drive at any time.
• Secure Locker Design: Each bay comes with its own lock and two keys, so your drives are protected from accidental removal or unauthorised access.
• Individual LED Indicators: At-a-glance status lights on each bay let you monitor drive activity instantly.
• Silent Cooling Fan: The integrated fan actively dissipates heat during intensive, prolonged use, extending the life of your drives.
• All-Metal Construction: Solid, durable metal body ensures excellent heat dissipation and long-lasting reliability.
• Easy Installation: Large 4-pin power connector and included SATA cables make setup straightforward — no extra tools needed beyond the included screws.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• 1 × SATA Mobile Rack (6-Bay)
• 6 × SATA Cables
• 24 × Screws for 2.5" HDD
• 4 × Screws for Rack
• 2 × Keys
• 1 × User Manual (Chinese/English)

Pair It With

• 1 to 5 SATA Power Splitter Cable 18AWG | HDD SSD Extension — Power all your drives efficiently with a quality splitter cable.
• 1.8M DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 4K DP Adapter – PC TV Monitor — Complete your PC setup with a high-quality 4K display adapter.

Further Reading

For guidance on data storage best practices and drive reliability, visit the NIST Information Technology Resource Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What size hard drives are compatible with this 6-bay mobile rack?

A: The OImaster 6-Bay Mobile Rack is compatible with standard 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs with a thickness of 7mm to 9.5mm. It does NOT support 3.5-inch drives or NVMe M.2 drives.

Q: Does this mobile rack support hot-swapping drives?

A: Yes! Hot-swap is fully supported. You can insert or remove any of the six 2.5" SATA drives while the PC is running — no shutdown or reboot is required, making it ideal for fast data management tasks.

Q: What PC bay does this rack fit into?

A: The OImaster 6-Bay Backplane is designed to install into a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, which is found in most full-tower and mid-tower desktop PC cases.

Q: How is the rack powered?

A: The rack uses a standard large 4-pin (Molex) power connector, which is found on most desktop PC power supply units. Six SATA data cables are included in the package to connect each bay to your motherboard.

Q: Is the cooling fan noisy during operation?

A: The built-in cooling fan is designed for quiet, efficient operation. It provides effective heat dissipation during long-term, intensive drive use while maintaining a low noise profile suitable for home office and workstation environments.