What is the function of this component inside my Coolermaster HAF X?

[soarwitheagles]

Hi.

I am trying to put together a new build in a new Coolermaster HAF X.  I discovered this strange component inside the 5.25 bays and I am trying to figure out what it is and why they put it there.

I think it is to be used for SSD drives, but I am not 100% certain.

Can someone please explain it to me?

If it truly is for SSD's, what is the benefit of using it rather than simply plug into the SATA III socket on the MB?  Is it designed for RAID?  Why a separate circuit board? 

I am kinda confused on this strange addition and not sure exactly what to do with it!

I would appreciate any help you can give me.

Thanks,

Soar

[Dark Mantis]

Hi Soar,

The component you are referring to is a dual hot swap bay connector. It normally resides in the bottom two bays and allows you to hot swap the HDDs there as long as you have enabled AHCI etc.

You can move it to another location if you want to.  

[soarwitheagles]

Thanks DM!

Soar