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Black plastic 3.5 to 5.25 inch front bay adapter bracket with open bezel

STARTECH

STARTECH BRACKETFDBK 3.5in to 5.25in Front Bay Bracket Adapter

SKU CH-C4RG-ZW0RR

A plastic bracket that secures a 3.5in floppy drive into a 5.25in front bay with mounting screws and a black bezel

  • ColorBlack
  • Conversion Tray1 x 3.5" Drive to 5.25" Bay
  • SpecificationsDimension: 1.13" x 5.75" x 5.25" (H x L x W)
  • FeaturesThis plastic, floppy-drive adapter bracket lets you install

Model 1 x 3.5in (Front Bay)

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

Option 1 x 5.25in

  • Installs a 3.5 in drive into a 5.25 in front bay
  • Black plastic bezel blends with case aesthetics
  • Includes four mounting screws for secure fit
  • Compact 1.13 in height suits tight builds
  • RoHS and REACH certified for environmental compliance

3.5in to 5.25in Bay Adapter

This plastic bracket converts a single 5.25in front bay so it can accept a 3.5in floppy drive. The open-faced black bezel gives a clean look while securing the drive with the included mounting screws. It is aimed at builders restoring or maintaining legacy systems that still use 3.5in floppy media.

Build Integration

The adapter occupies one 5.25in bay and requires no additional power or data connections beyond the drive itself. It frees the builder from the fixed 3.5in floppy bay location dictated by the case layout, allowing the drive to sit higher or lower in the chassis as preferred. Four mounting screws are supplied for installation.

Thermals and Power

As a passive plastic bracket it draws no power and adds no active cooling noise. The open design allows the case airflow to reach the installed drive without restriction. Operating temperatures and acoustic levels remain entirely dependent on the drive and the case ventilation.

Highlights

  • Installs a 3.5 in drive into a 5.25 in front bay
  • Black plastic bezel blends with case aesthetics
  • Includes four mounting screws for secure fit
  • Compact 1.13 in height suits tight builds
  • RoHS and REACH certified for environmental compliance

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelBRACKETFDBK
ColorBlack
Conversion Tray1 x 3.5" Drive to 5.25" Bay
SpecificationsDimension: 1.13" x 5.75" x 5.25" (H x L x W)
FeaturesThis plastic, floppy-drive adapter bracket lets you install a 3.5in floppy drive into a 5.25in bay.
A simple solution that lets you position a 3.5in floppy drive in a computer case as needed (without being confined to the 3.5in floppy bay determined by the case layout), the floppy drive adapter bracket features an attractive open-faced black bezel that provides a snug, secured fit for installed drives.
Mount almost any 3.5in device into a standard 5.25in front bay.
Install a 3.5in hard drive into a single 5.25in front bay
3.5 to 5.25 Adapter
Hard Drive Bracket
Drive Bay Adapter -5.25
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size170 × 152 × 48 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 1.1 in height leave enough clearance for the front-panel door to close?

The bracket measures 1.1 in high, 5.3 in wide and 5.7 in deep, matching a standard 5.25 in front bay so most case doors close normally.

Does the plastic bezel get hot or noisy when a drive runs continuously?

The adapter has no moving parts or electronics; it adds no heat or noise beyond what the installed drive produces.

Do I need to supply my own 3.5 in floppy drive and mounting screws?

Four mounting screws are included; you only need to provide the 3.5 in floppy drive you want to install.

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