ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB994SP-4S overview
Overview
Introducing the Icy Dock ToughArmor MB994SP-4S Full Metal Quad Bay 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Hard Drive/SSD Hot Swap Mobile Rack Cage for use in a single external 5.25" bay. The dual power connection is designed for SATA and SAS drives with higher power needs, allowing all drives to receive the needed power. The dual 40mm cooling fans allow for airflow throughout the drive cage, maintaining optimal temperatures. Furthermore, this device utilizes Active Power Technology, so that the device only power up if there are drives installed.
The MB994SP-4S is constructed of rugged full metal to hold up in the toughest of conditions. It includes ventilation slots on the front and back for maximum airflow to keep your drives running cool, and an LED is placed on the front of each drive tray to give the user drive status at all times. The ToughArmor's rugged full metal design is also perfect for industrial and medical devices that may require a flammability rating as the rugged full metal material is considered to be already compliant with flammability requirements.
The MB994SP-4S utilizes our EZ Slide Mini Trays, making drive interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle free. The trays are built using rugged full metal so that they are durable for many lifetimes, but will not weigh you down when transporting your data from system to system. And featuring a full cage design, the added top drive cover provides added protection while moving the drive. The trays are also designed to accommodate 5mm, 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm & 15mm drives giving you the ultimate universal 2.5" hot swap bay.
Utilizing its small form factor, the MB994SP-4S is perfect for use in gaming PCs, small form factor cases where 5.25” bays are limited and large drive capacity or SSD’s are needed. This also will benefit compact RAID 5 systems. It is built to function in the most demanding environments including military and law enforcement deployment, as well as manufacturing conditions such as embedded control systems and factory automation systems. The rugged heavy metal design makes it ideal for placement in tough environments.
To maximize cooling efficiency, the MB994SP-4S features a design that places two PCBAs in a lateral orientation. This strategic arrangement prevents the airflow from being obstructed by vertically positioned PCBAs, which can impede heat dissipation. Consequently, the MB994SP-4S is exceptionally well-suited for use in high-temperature system environments, or in conjunction with high-RPM 2.5” SAS hard drives or high-IOPS 2.5” SAS/SATA SSDs. It ensures peak and steady performance under even the most demanding operational conditions, while also prolonging the life of your drives.
If your application demands added physical security to protect valuable data from theft, you can upgrade with the compatible lockable drive tray MB994TK-B for an instant security boost to your MB994SP-4S. Alternatively, if you prefer a solution that includes lockable drive trays by default, the MB994SK-1B is available for purchase.
To access your data outside of your system or in a remote location, the ToughArmor MB991U3-1SB is the way to go about. The drive tray slot of MB991U3-1SB is compatible with a variety of ToughArmor drive trays including the ToughArmor MB991, MB992, MB994, MB996 and MB998 series. This allows existing ToughArmor users to access their internal drive externally without opening up the case. It is a great tool for an individual drive diagnostic test. If you need to do a safe data erase or just simply expending system storage capacity, just remove the tray from the internal ToughArmor unit and insert it in the MB991U3-1SB to perform individual tasks externally with USB 3.0 interface. Best of all, the MB991U3-1SB uses USB bus-powered and it does not require a power adapter to operate. Simply connect the USB cable to any system and you are ready to go.
Features
- 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 with flammability requirements.
- Fits 4 x 5mm to 15mm 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD in a single external 5.25” bay for high performance RAID applications.
- 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.
- 2 x 4 pin power connector to reduce cable connections.
- Dual 40mm cooling fans.
- Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure.
- Removable EZ-Slide Mini tray system for easy maintenance.
- Top Cover for the Tray Adds Extra Drive Protection.
- Supports SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 4.0 up to 24Gbps (single channel)
- Heavy Duty Full Metal Construction.
- Status LED on Front for Each Drive.
- Small Form Factor Perfect for IPC, Servers, and Small Form Factor Cases.
