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Black metal cage holding eight 2.5 inch drive trays with dual 40mm fans

ICY DOCK

ICY DOCK MB998SK-B 8-bay 2.5" SATA/SAS hdd accessory

SKU CH-6HPD-H0TBZ MPN MB998SK-B

Holds eight 2.5-inch SATA or SAS drives in one external 5.25-inch bay with dual 40mm fans and hot-swap trays

  • Mobile rack drives support8 × 2.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
  • Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II/III/SAS
  • Protection caseMultiple Drives
  • Product colorBlack
  • For use with2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • DetailsSupport Drive Size: 2.5 in SSD / HDD Compatible Drive Type:
  • Fits eight 2.5″ SATA or SAS drives into one 5.25″ bay for dense storage
  • Dual 40 mm fans actively cool all installed drives
  • Hot-swap trays with key locks let you swap drives without tools
  • Two 15-pin power connectors supply every bay
  • Full-metal chassis built for medical, military and industrial use

Eight-Drive 5.25" Backplane

The ICY DOCK MB998SK-B fits eight 2.5" SATA or SAS drives into one external 5.25" bay using two 15-pin power connectors and eight SATA 7-pin host links. Dual 40 mm fans and front and side vents provide active cooling for dense storage builds. Rugged full-metal construction and locking trays suit medical, military and industrial environments.

RAID Builders and Industrial Installers

The cage targets users who need high drive counts in a single optical bay with hot-swap trays and keyed locks. Builders limited to 5 mm to 7 mm drive heights or single-channel SAS host adapters will find the specification a mismatch. Systems without a free 5.25" opening or eight SATA ports cannot accommodate the unit.

Eight SATA 7-pin Host Ports

Each bay requires its own SATA 7-pin connection to the controller, so the host must present eight ports or an expander. The backplane passes SATA I, II and III signals plus single-channel SAS without protocol translation. If the controller offers fewer than eight ports, the full capacity cannot be used.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameICY DOCK
Model nameMB998SK-B
Product colorBlack
Storage
Mobile rack drives support8 × 2.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
Ports & slots
Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II/III/SAS
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
Compatibility
For use with2.5 in (6.35 cm)
In the box
In the box1 x Device
1 x user manual
1 x ID Plug
42 x screws
2 x Fan speed reduction cable
2 x Lock Keys
More details
Protection caseMultiple Drives

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the MB998SK-B is operating correctly after installation?

Verify all eight drive LEDs show activity, both 40mm fans spin, and the system detects every SATA drive connected to the eight 7-pin host ports.

What ships with the MB998SK-B and what must I purchase separately?

The box contains the cage, user manual, ID plug, 42 screws, two fan-speed reduction cables and two lock keys; you must supply eight SATA data cables and two 15-pin SATA power connectors.

Which drive heights does the MB998SK-B accept?

The trays support 2.5" SATA or SAS drives from 5 mm to 7 mm tall; thicker drives will not fit.

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