Overview
The Fenvi FL1510A is a passive SATA drive converter bracket designed to seamlessly integrate 2.5-inch hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs) into 3.5-inch drive bays. This adapter eliminates the need for external enclosures or complex mounting solutions, providing a drop-in replacement approach for system upgrades and storage expansion in desktop PCs and Apple Mac Pro systems.
Key Features
- SATA III Compatibility: Supports SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) with backward compatibility to SATA 2.0 (3Gbps) and SATA 1.0 (1.5Gbps) interfaces.
- Aluminum Alloy Construction: Die-cast aluminum frame with immersion gold PCB for durability and reliable signal transmission.
- Open-Frame Design: Promotes optimal airflow and heat dissipation, ensuring the drive runs cool even during extended operation.
- Universal 2.5″ Drive Support: Compatible with any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD, including variable heights.
- Standard 3.5″ Mounting: Uses industry-standard 3.5-inch SATA screw mounting locations; fits all 3.5-inch drive bays and backplane trays.
Technical Specifications
- Maximum Data Transfer Speed: 6 Gbps (SATA III)
- Dimensions: 100mm × 145mm × 9mm (3.94″ × 5.71″ × 0.35″)
- Weight: 80g
- Port Configuration: 7-pin SATA power + 15-pin SATA data (standard 3.5″ connector)
- Material: Aluminum alloy frame with immersion gold PCB
- Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Linux
- Included Accessories: 8 mounting screws
Typical Applications
- Upgrading desktop PC storage with faster SSDs while maintaining existing drive bays
- Repurposing 2.5-inch laptop drives as internal storage in desktop systems
- Adding secondary storage to Mac Pro systems via 3.5-inch drive bay architecture
- Cost-effective storage consolidation in multi-drive systems
- Data recovery and migration projects using existing hardware
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any 2.5-inch SATA hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD)
- All standard 3.5-inch SATA drive bays in desktop computers
- Mac Pro systems with 3.5-inch drive bay configuration
- 3.5-inch internal and external hard disk enclosures
- SATA backplane trays and drive cages
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Fenlink FL1510 (OEM variant; functionally identical)
- Generic 2.5″ to 3.5″ SATA converter brackets
- Non-powered passive 2.5″ to 3.5″ adapter solutions
Works With
- SATA III (SATA 3.0) host adapters and motherboard connectors
- SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 legacy systems
- All operating systems supporting SATA drives (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Both HDD and SSD storage media
