{"product_id":"mra180-2-5-inch-sata-6gbps-floppy-bay-drive-extraction-box","title":"MRA180 2.5\" SATA 6Gbps Floppy Bay Drive Extraction Box","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eMRA180 2.5-Inch SATA 6Gbps Floppy Drive Bay Extraction Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepurpose your desktop PC's unused floppy drive bay into a fast, tool-free hard drive slot with the \u003cstrong\u003eMRA180 2.5-Inch SATA 6.0Gbps Floppy Drive Slot Extraction Box\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact internal drive caddy installs directly into a standard 3.5-inch floppy bay on your PC chassis and converts it into a fully functional 2.5-inch HDD or SSD hot-swap slot — no screwdrivers required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Hot-Swap Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap drives in seconds — just like plugging in a USB flash drive. The integrated NSS connector is rated for up to \u003cstrong\u003e50,000 hot-swap cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e without damaging the drive interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSATA III 6.0 Gbps Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers full SATA III bandwidth so your SSD or HDD performs at its maximum rated speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal 2.5-Inch Drive Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives (SSDs) from \u003cstrong\u003e7 mm to 12.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloppy Bay Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts in the existing 3.5-inch floppy drive position on your PC chassis — no extra brackets or case modifications needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Space-Saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultra-thin profile keeps cable clutter minimal and airflow unobstructed inside your tower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes ready to install with 4× chassis fixing screws, 1× SATA data cable, and a printed product manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMRA180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA III (6.0 Gbps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Size Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5-inch HDD \/ SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Thickness Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mm – 12.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch floppy drive bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Connector Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50,000 cycles (NSS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (Internal SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtraction box × 1, chassis screws × 4, SATA data cable × 1, manual × 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for PC builders, IT professionals, and home users who want to add a \u003cstrong\u003equick-access, tool-free drive bay\u003c\/strong\u003e to a desktop without buying a new case. Great for backups, gaming library drives, or keeping a secondary SSD readily accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on safe data storage practices and PC hardware standards, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nist.gov\/topics\/cybersecurity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – Cybersecurity \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What does the MRA180 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps floppy drive extraction box do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The MRA180 installs into your desktop PC's existing 3.5-inch floppy drive bay and converts it into a fully functional 2.5-inch SATA III (6.0 Gbps) drive slot. It supports both mechanical hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD) from 7 mm to 12.5 mm thick, allowing tool-free, hot-swap drive access directly from the front of your case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Is the MRA180 really tool-free — do I need a screwdriver to swap drives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Once the extraction box is mounted in your chassis (using the included fixing screws — a one-time installation step), everyday drive swapping is completely tool-free. Simply slide the drive in or out just like a USB flash drive. The built-in NSS connector handles up to 50,000 hot-swap cycles without harming the drive interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Which drives are compatible with this SATA floppy bay adapter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The MRA180 is compatible with any standard 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD between 7 mm and 12.5 mm in thickness. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e support M.2 NVMe drives or 3.5-inch desktop hard drives. 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