2.5" SSD HDD Caddy 9.5/12.7mm SATA 3.0 Laptop Optical Bay
2.5" SSD HDD Caddy 9.5/12.7mm SATA 3.0 Laptop Optical Bay
Upgrade Your Laptop with a Second Drive — No New Hardware Required
Give your laptop a serious storage boost by repurposing its unused optical (CD/DVD) drive bay. The HUXUAN 2nd HDD Caddy lets you install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD or HDD in place of your old CD-ROM or DVD drive, instantly doubling your storage capacity. Built from a sturdy combination of ABS plastic and aluminum alloy, this caddy is lightweight yet durable — a smart, cost-effective upgrade for students, professionals, and power users alike.
Made in Mainland China.
Key Features
- Universal Fit: Compatible with both 9.5mm (slim) and 12.7mm (standard) SATA optical drive bays found in most laptops and notebooks.
- SATA 3.0 Interface: High-speed SATA 3.0 connection supports both 2.5-inch mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives for maximum flexibility.
- Up to 3TB Storage: Supports drives with a capacity of up to 3TB (MAX), giving you ample room for files, media, backups, and more.
- Premium Materials: Constructed with ABS plastic and aluminum alloy for a balance of lightweight portability and solid build quality.
- Easy Installation: Designed as a direct drop-in replacement for your existing optical drive — no soldering, no complex tools required.
- Complete Set: Comes as a full 1-set package with everything needed to get started right away.
Specifications
| Brand | HUXUAN |
| Compatible Sizes | 9.5mm / 12.7mm optical drive bays |
| Interface | SATA 3.0 |
| Drive Compatibility | 2.5-inch SATA HDD / SSD |
| Max Storage Support | Up to 3TB |
| Material | ABS Plastic + Aluminum Alloy |
| Package Contents | 1 x HDD Caddy Set |
| Origin | Mainland China |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which laptop optical drive bay sizes does this HDD caddy fit?
A: This SATA HDD caddy is compatible with both 9.5mm slim and 12.7mm standard optical drive bays, covering the vast majority of laptops and notebooks that have a CD/DVD drive slot.
Q: What types of drives can I install in this 2nd HDD caddy?
A: You can install any 2.5-inch SATA interface drive, including both traditional mechanical hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The caddy supports capacities of up to 3TB.
Q: Is this caddy difficult to install?
A: Not at all. The caddy is designed as a direct replacement for your existing optical drive. You simply remove the CD/DVD drive from your laptop and slide the caddy (with your chosen drive installed) into the same bay. No advanced technical skills or special tools are required for most standard laptops.
Q: Is the SATA 3.0 interface backward compatible with older SATA versions?
A: Yes. SATA 3.0 is backward compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0, so it will work seamlessly regardless of which SATA generation your laptop supports.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.