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Silver metal tray with a lock and Mini-SAS HD port for an M.2 NVMe SSD

ICY DOCK

ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB833M2K-B M.2 NVMe Rack Enclosure 3.5 Bay

SKU CH-0B1T-3HSQQ

Removable rack holds one M.2 NVMe SSD from 30 mm to 110 mm in a 3.5-inch bay, connects via Mini-SAS HD at 64 Gbps and includes a two-segment key lock

  • Product typeRack
  • Fits M.2 NVMe SSDs from 30 mm to 110 mm
  • Mounts in any standard external 3.5 drive bay
  • Connects via Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 to an NVMe host
  • Delivers full 64 Gbps NVMe bandwidth
  • Two-segment key lock adds physical security

Single-bay NVMe rack for 3.5 slots

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB833M2K-B is a removable rack that holds one M.2 NVMe SSD inside a standard external 3.5 drive bay. It accepts drive lengths of 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), 80mm (2280) and 110mm (22110). The enclosure connects through a Mini-SAS HD port (SFF-8643) and supports the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 64 Gbps. A two-segment key lock adds physical security for the installed drive.

Ideal for hot-swap NVMe storage in servers

This rack suits administrators who need tool-less, front-access NVMe storage in a 3.5 bay with a Mini-SAS HD host connection. It is not for systems that lack an NVMe-capable host controller or a Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) cable link. Builders without an external 3.5 bay or those requiring multiple drives per bay should look at alternative configurations.

Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) host interface required

The enclosure uses a single Mini-SAS HD connector (SFF-8643) to communicate with the host, so an NVMe host controller with that exact port is mandatory for operation. PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 NVMe drives are supported across all listed form factors up to 110mm length. Without a compatible Mini-SAS HD host connection the rack cannot function.

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Price $189.99
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Specifications

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Product typeRack

Questions about this item

Does the enclosure generate noticeable noise or heat when an NVMe SSD runs continuously in the 3.5 bay?

The unit has no fan and relies on passive metal construction to dissipate heat from the M.2 NVMe SSD during all-day operation.

What host connection and cable must I already have to use the Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 port on this rack?

You need an NVMe-capable host and a Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 cable that links the enclosure to an NVMe controller or motherboard port.

Will a 2230 or 22110 M.2 NVMe SSD fit and run at the same 64 Gbps bandwidth as a standard 2280 drive?

Yes, the tray accepts 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths, and each connects through the same PCIe 3.0/4.0 NVMe path supporting 64 Gbps.

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