--- product_id: 118578793 title: "Syba 5.25\" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5\" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005" brand: "syba" price: "R2981" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Syba" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/118578793-syba-5-25-bay-adapter-for-slim-optical-drive-2 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 6Gbps max data transfer speed Supports 2.5" & 3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD 2 extra USB 3.0 ports for fast connectivity Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 **Brand:** syba **Price:** R2981 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your desktop game with seamless storage & connectivity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 by syba - **How much does it cost?** R2981 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/118578793-syba-5-25-bay-adapter-for-slim-optical-drive-2) ## Best For - syba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted syba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Tool-Free Hot Swap:** Eject your drives effortlessly with a secure, anti-shock release button. - β€’ **Bonus USB 3.0 Ports:** Expand your desktop’s connectivity with two front-accessible USB 3.0 ports. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 6Gbps speeds with SATA III for next-level data access. - β€’ **Sleek Front Access Design:** Install in any 5.25" bay for instant, stylish drive and peripheral access. - β€’ **Universal HDD Compatibility:** Seamlessly fits both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives for ultimate flexibility. ## Overview The Syba SY-MRA55006 is a versatile 5.25" bay mobile rack designed for professional-grade desktops, supporting both 2.5" and 3.5" SATA III HDDs/SSDs with up to 6Gbps transfer speeds. It features a secure, anti-shock eject mechanism and adds two USB 3.0 ports for enhanced front-panel connectivity, making drive swaps and data transfers effortless and efficient. ## Description This Syba 5.25" bay adapter for slim Optical drive and tray less Caddy for 2.5" SATA III HDD/SDD with 2 USB 3.0 port offers multi-purpose functionality, able to mount any slim IDE CD/DVD drive in a standard 5.25" drive bay of your computer and house a 2.5" SATA III HDD or SSD. This adapter also includes two USB 3.0 port in the front face which a 19 pin USB 3.0 pin connector to be attached to the USB 3.0 header on the motherboard. Review: Does exactly what you want it to, and better! - Ordered this from desertcart.co.uk, and this was shipped from desertcart.com via the desertcart Global service, I wish more products did this, it was well worth it! I bought an HP Prodesk 600 G1 SFF and wanted to turn it into a budget gaming PC. After building it into a Coolermaster M-ATX case (using the necessary adapters to allow for use with a standard ATX PSU) I wanted to make use of as many components from the original HP case as possible, including the Laptop DVD drive. This was PERFECT for what I wanted, not only does it let you use a slim laptop drive in a desktop (and it mounts firmly), but the 2.5" HDD Rack makes access to my SSD effortless. And the button/catch to release the HDD is nice and firm too, so accidently bumping it isn't a problem. Of course, the two USB 3.0 ports are just gravy. It also has blue LED's on the front, when there's a HDD in it, its lit up blue, and when that HDD is accessed, it flashes purple (probably a red LED mixing with the blue light). All in all, very pleased with this, does everything it says it does, and does it well with great build quality. If you need to use a laptop dvd drive in a desktop, and want some extra addons like a HDD tray and some usb ports, you can't go wrong with this! Review: Good robust unit - A well made piece of equipment that allows multi use of a PC case slot. The only complaint is they don't mention the need for a slimline SATA cable adapter for the DVD drive. ## Features - USB data transfer rate up to 6Gbps - 5.25" front bay mount design - Tray less rack for 2.5" SATA HDD/ SSD - Mount a slim Optical Drive into a single 5.25" bay - Tool-less Installation ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0081IOSOW | | Best Sellers Rank | 137,735 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 470 in External Hard Drives | | Box Contents | 2 Serial + 1 Parallel Ports Pci Card, Bracket With 2 Serial Connectors, Driver Cd, User Manual | | Brand | Syba | | Brand Name | Syba | | Colour | Black, white | | Compatible Devices | 2.5 inch SATA hard drives, slim optical drives | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 95 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Megabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 08101540164190 | | Hardware Interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | x86_64 | | Hardware interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware platform | x86_64 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.3L x 13.3W x 13.3H centimetres | | Item Type Name | 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive | | Item Weight | 1.4 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Syba | | Manufacturer Part Number | SY-MRA55005 | | Material | Metal | | Model Number | SY-MRA55005 | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA, USB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product dimensions | 13.3L x 13.3W x 13.3H centimetres | | Supported Devices Quantity | 1 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 2.5 Inches | | UPC | 810154016419 796594140894 191120013619 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Syba - **Color:** Black, white - **Hardware Interface:** SATA 6.0 Gb/s - **Hardware Platform:** x86_64 - **Item Weight:** 1.4 Pounds ## Images ![Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gexlHF1YL.jpg) ![Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kusVlG6uL.jpg) ![Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fTrXboHRL.jpg) ![Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61A6i8wqvkL.jpg) ![Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KUed7yL0L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can the 2.5" slot hold a 15mm thick HDD ? ? ?** A: Dear Customer,Thank you for your interest in Syba products.The HDD bay is 10mm thick. Unfortunately this dimmension will not support a 15mm thick HDD.Regards, SYBA CST RZ161122 **Q: Does this >>> tray less rack for 2.5" sata hdd/ ssd <<< there is no rack for the ssd???** A: There is a door on the enclosure for SSDs. It is the small door with the silver button and silver strip on it. Your SSD slides directly in there. **Q: can this be used to install a DVD/ bluray player removed from a laptop?** A: It will depend on the size of the optical drive. First, you will have to remove the front cover from the driver or it will not fit in the bay. Most optical drives are wider than standard 3.5" drives and will not fit in the adapter bay. It probably will not work mechanically, even though it would work electronically. The 2 bays are 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches wide respectively so there is no way to fit a 5.25 inch optical drive into the bay. You can install the optical drive internally, I have done it myself. **Q: Where can i also get the rack for 2.5" sata hdd/ ssd?** A: Dear Customer, It's built into this enclosure. You just slide your 2.5" HDD or SSD into the slot covered by the door on this enclosure. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does exactly what you want it to, and better! *by D***R on 3 May 2017* Ordered this from Amazon.co.uk, and this was shipped from Amazon.com via the Amazon Global service, I wish more products did this, it was well worth it! I bought an HP Prodesk 600 G1 SFF and wanted to turn it into a budget gaming PC. After building it into a Coolermaster M-ATX case (using the necessary adapters to allow for use with a standard ATX PSU) I wanted to make use of as many components from the original HP case as possible, including the Laptop DVD drive. This was PERFECT for what I wanted, not only does it let you use a slim laptop drive in a desktop (and it mounts firmly), but the 2.5" HDD Rack makes access to my SSD effortless. And the button/catch to release the HDD is nice and firm too, so accidently bumping it isn't a problem. Of course, the two USB 3.0 ports are just gravy. It also has blue LED's on the front, when there's a HDD in it, its lit up blue, and when that HDD is accessed, it flashes purple (probably a red LED mixing with the blue light). All in all, very pleased with this, does everything it says it does, and does it well with great build quality. If you need to use a laptop dvd drive in a desktop, and want some extra addons like a HDD tray and some usb ports, you can't go wrong with this! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good robust unit *by A***R on 15 January 2021* A well made piece of equipment that allows multi use of a PC case slot. The only complaint is they don't mention the need for a slimline SATA cable adapter for the DVD drive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks good, does what it is supposed to. *by A***Y on 20 April 2014* I ordered the Syba 5.25-Inch Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive and 2.5-Inch SATA III HDD/SDD with 2 USB 3.0 Ports SY-MRA55005 for use in a desktop with the blu-ray drive from an older laptop. I'm giving it 4.5 stars because it does everything it is supposed to and looks good, but it does not come with everything you need to connect a slim drive to a desktop PC. To adapt from slim to normal SATA and power you will need this: StarTech.com Slimline SATA to SATA Adapter with Power(SLSATAADAP) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002O1W6ZK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Also, if you are pulling an optical drive from a laptop computer to use with this bay adapter you may need to grab a new bezel/face plate for your drive, the one originally on my drive was designed to fit the laptop and was too big for the bay adapter. You can get a replacement bezel here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E2WCQU4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 After connecting the two USB 3.0 slots to my motherboard they both worked with the flash drive I used to test them, unfortunately I do not have any actual USB 3.0 devices to test them with at this time, but there is nothing to indicate any problems with them. If you don't have a USB 3.0 connector on your motherboard I would recommend buying this PCI card which comes with 5 USB 3.0 slots and an internal connector: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXMGC5M/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The hot swap bay works well with a 2.5" drive I pulled from the same laptop as the blu-ray drive, you'll need to connect SATA/power to the rear of the adapter. The slide button works well for ejecting the HDD. If I recall correctly the packaging included some screws to mount the bay adapter into a standard 5.25" bay, a SATA cable, and a molex to SATA power cable. Mounting the bay adapter in my desktop went well, it sits flush with the case and does not wiggle or seem insecure at all. If I could change one thing about this bay adapter it would be to swap the locations of the USB and hot swap bay, the SATA connections for the HDD and optical drive are a little close on the back side, but it's nothing worth taking a star over. Overall, I am very satisfied. ## Frequently Bought Together - Syba 5.25" Bay Adapter for Slim Optical Drive, 2.5" Trayless Rack for Hard Drives HDD SSD, USB Hub - SY-MRA55005 - 6in Slimline SATA to SATA Adapter with Power - F/M - HLDS BU40N Ultra Slim 9.5mm UHD 4K Blu-ray SATA 3.0 GB/s Optical Drive for PC --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/118578793-syba-5-25-bay-adapter-for-slim-optical-drive-2](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/118578793-syba-5-25-bay-adapter-for-slim-optical-drive-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*