Can I turn each hard drive off or are they all on one switch?

each one has a power switch. I use these for systems that require a fast clone recovery. I hook up the two top bays to power and data. Put the system drive in the top bay. Place a drive to be cloned into the center. Clone it. Then store it in the bottom not hooked up bay. In case of failure just put the spare in the online slot. Back up in seconds not hours or days.

I see this can interface with sas drives - does it act as a sas controller or does my board need to have an sas controller?

No, the HSB3SATSASBA allows SAS drives to connect but is not a SAS controller. Your computer will still need a SAS controller to read the drives. Matt, StarTech.com Support

Does anyone know if this will fit into an hp z640? worried about how it slides in and mounts with the z640's 5.25" bays.

The HSB3SATSASBA has not been tested on an HP z640. The rack uses standard 5.25" mounting points. Brandon, StarTech.com Support

will this function normally if mounted sideways?

It should, there are cases, storage devices, and NAS devices from big name manufacturers where hard drives are positioned on their side with no problems.

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StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA),Black | Hot-swap three 3.5in drives in two 5.25in bays, SAS II SATA III 6Gbps, Aluminum vented, Fan control, Keys

StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane for 3.5in SAS II/SATA III - 6 Gbps HDD - Aluminum Trayless Mobile Rack Backplane (HSB3SATSASBA),Black | Hot-swap three 3.5in drives in two 5.25in bays, SAS II SATA III 6Gbps, Aluminum vented, Fan control, Keys

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StarTech.com
Color
Black
Hardware Interface
SAS
Hardware Platform
PC
Product Dimensions
7.64"L x x

⚡6 Gbps SATA/SAS III speed

💾3-drive hot-swap bays

❄️Aluminum vented chassis + fan

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💼 Elevate your storage game with effortless hot-swap speed and pro-grade cooling!

BUILT FOR IT PROS - 2-year warranty + lifetime 24/5 multilingual support ensures enterprise-grade reliability
COOL UNDER PRESSURE - Vented aluminum enclosure + speed-controlled fan for optimal HDD temps
SECURE SWIFT SETUP - Trayless design with ejection levers and key-lock for fast, safe drive swaps
BLAZING 6 GBPS TRANSFER - Maximize data throughput with SATA III & SAS II compatibility
TRIPLE DRIVE HOT SWAP POWER - Seamlessly swap up to 3x 3.5" SATA/SAS drives without downtime

The StarTech.com 3-Bay Hot Swap Backplane converts two 5.25" bays into a high-performance, trayless mobile rack supporting up to three 3.5" SATA I/II/III and SAS I/II hard drives at 6 Gbps. Its vented aluminum enclosure and built-in fan with speed control ensure optimal drive temperatures, while individual ejection levers and a key-lock system provide secure, tool-free hot swapping. Designed for IT professionals, it includes power/status LEDs per bay, a 2-year warranty, and lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical support.

Specifications

ASIN	B00HS23QZO
Best Sellers Rank	#174 in Enclosures
Brand	StarTech.com
Built-In Media	Storage mobile rack
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	PC
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (574)
Data Transfer Rate	6 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Global Trade Identification Number	00065030855297
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hardware Interface	SAS
Hardware Platform	PC
Item Dimensions L x W x H	7.64"L x 5.75"W x 3.35"H
Item Type Name	Startech.Com HSB3SATSASBA 3 Bay Trayless Hot Swap 3.5" SATA HDD Mobile Rack Backplane, Storage, Black
Item Weight	0.87 Kilograms
Manufacturer	StarTech.com
Memory Storage Capacity	6 GB
Mfr Part Number	HSB3SATSASBA
Model Number	HSB3SATSASBA
Supported Devices Quantity	3
UPC	065030855297
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	2 Years

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