The Icy Dock MB998SP-B is highly praised for its extensive storage capacity and durability, making it ideal for large-scale industrial applications. However, it may be more expensive than smaller options.
REASONS TO BUY
High Storage Capacity - Supports up to eight 2.5" drives
Hot-Swap Capability - Enables easy drive replacement without system downtime
Industrial Durability - Constructed with heavy-duty materials for reliability
CONSIDERATIONS
Limited Compatibility - Only supports 2.5" SATA drives
No CPU Included - Requires external processing power
Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies
Perfect for rugged applications and complies to flammability requirements
Fits 8 x 5mm to 7mm 2.5 SATA hard drives or SSDs in a single external 5.25 bay for high performance RAID applications
Dual 40mm fans keep your drives from overheating
Requires only 2 x 15pin power connectors to power all 8 bays
Drive label plugs to keep track of your RAID drives
Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs
Active Power Technology (APT) - individual led & cooling fan only powers up if there is a drive installed in the bay
Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure
Removable tray system for easy maintenance
Supports SATA 6Gbps and hot swap
Supports SATA and SATA power cables with locking latch design
Industry leading 3 year warranty with exceptional customer support
Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies
Perfect for rugged applications and complies to flammability requirements
Fits 8 x 5mm to 7mm 2.5" SATA / SAS hard drives or SSD's in a single external 5.25" bay for high performance RAID applications
Dual 40mm fans keep your drives from overheating
Requires only 2 x 15pin power connectors to power all 8 bays
Drive label plugs to keep track of your RAID drives
Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs
Active Power Technology (APT) - individual led & cooling fan only powers up if there is a drive installed in the bay
Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure
Removable tray system for easy maintenance
Supports SATA 6Gpbs / SAS 12Gbps and hot swap
Supports SATA and SATA power cables with locking latch design
Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support
Overview
Not all devices are created equal, and this can be seen with the ToughArmor M998SP-B which skews the realm of possibilities. It boasts the ability to house an unprecedented 8 x 2.5" SATA drives with 7mm height into a single 5.25" drive bay, making it the ultimate solution for storage dense applications. Our unique hot-swappable 2.5" EZ Slide Nano trays let you painlessly and quickly swap out drives. Dual 40mm fans keep your drives nice and cool while ventilated openings located on the front and sides maximize airflow. The MB998SP-B features a heavy duty full metal housing which is commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, IPC, enterprise, and industrial settings.