INTER-TECH drive bay adapter SU-2 NVMe/SAS/SATA 4‑bay (model 88887405)

INTER-TECH SU-2 is a 4-bay drive bay adapter designed to install up to four drives in a single 5.25" or compatible bay, supporting NVMe, SAS and SATA form factors. The adapter enables flexible storage expansion in servers and workstations by accommodating mixed drive types in one compact module, simplifying upgrades, backups and capacity increases while maintaining a straightforward internal installation process.

Advantages

The drive bay adapter accepts multiple interface types in a single chassis slot, reducing the need for additional drive cages or external enclosures. Its 4-bay configuration maximizes storage density and allows hot-swap or semi-permanent mounting depending on system support. The adapter's universal approach to NVMe, SAS and SATA connectivity streamlines inventory and simplifies deployment when integrating different drive types into the same system.

Suitable for

• Expanding internal storage capacity in servers and workstations
• Consolidating mixed NVMe, SAS and SATA drives in a single bay
• Creating local backup or archive arrays where high density is required
• Prototyping storage configurations and testing different drive types

Key specifications

• Drive bays: 4-drive capacity in a single front bay
• Supported drive interfaces: NVMe (PCIe NVMe drives), SAS, SATA
• Compatibility: Designed for standard 5.25" or equivalent internal drive bay mounting
• Form factor support: 2.5" and commonly used small form factor drives depending on adapter trays
• Installation type: Internal mounting with front-access drive slots

How to use

Install the adapter into an available 5.25" or compatible front bay following the system chassis instructions. Mount each drive into the adapter's tray or slot, ensuring proper seating and interface connection. Connect the system power and data cables appropriate to each drive type (NVMe via compatible motherboard or adapter, SAS/SATA to respective controllers). After physical installation, verify that the system BIOS/UEFI and operating system detect all installed drives and configure RAID or volume management as needed.

Recommendations

Ensure your server or workstation supports the mixed drive types and has the necessary controllers and cabling. Verify thermal clearance and airflow for four drives in a single bay to prevent overheating. Use compatible drive trays or mounting hardware and follow manufacturer guidelines for hot-swap operation, if applicable.