Supermicro CSE-M28E1 Bahía móvil (beige) - bahía de HDD/SSD SAS/SATA de 2,5" con 2 bahías y ventilador para ranura de 5,25"

The Supermicro CSE-M28E1 Mobile Rack is a high-quality storage enclosure designed to fit two 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives or SSDs into a single 5.25-inch external drive bay. Its beige color and robust metal-and-plastic construction make it a reliable choice for expanding storage capacity in servers or workstations. The integrated cooling fan ensures optimal thermal management, while hot-swap support allows for drive replacement without system shutdown. With a passive backplane and support for data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps, this mobile rack delivers consistent performance for both HDD and SSD configurations.

Advantages

Maximizes storage density by converting a 5.25-inch bay into two 2.5-inch drive slots. Hot-swap capability reduces downtime during maintenance. The built-in fan provides active cooling, extending drive lifespan. Compatible with both SAS and SATA interfaces, offering flexibility for various storage setups.

Suitable for

• Server rooms requiring additional 2.5-inch storage in existing 5.25-inch bays
• Workstations needing fast, hot-swappable drive access
• Data centers upgrading to SSDs while using legacy chassis
• IT professionals building custom storage arrays

Key specifications

• Product Type: Mobile Rack
• Host Bay Compatibility: 1 x 5.25" external drive bay
• Drive Compatibility: 2 x 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD (up to 15mm height)
• Host Data Interface: 2 x SATA/SAS
• Host Power Interface: 1 x 4-pin Molex
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Cooling System: Integrated cooling fan
• LED Indicators: Power, Drive Activity
• Material: Metal and Plastic
• Color: Beige
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 6 Gbps (SATA III / SAS 2.0)
• Backplane Type: Passive
• Operating System Compatibility: OS Independent
• Installation: Front-loading
• Number of Drive Bays: 2 (for 2.5" drives)
• Form Factor: 5.25" Bay Adapter
• Certifications: RoHS Compliant

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this mobile rack with enterprise-grade 2.5-inch SAS SSDs. Ensure your system has an available 5.25-inch external bay and a spare 4-pin Molex power connector. The beige color may not match all chassis, so verify aesthetic compatibility if appearance matters.