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Full metal 2.5" SAS/SATA dual bay rack with slim ODD tray and locking trays

ICY DOCK

ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB994IKO-3SB 2 Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA Rack Server

SKU CH-R401-8KB4K

A rugged full-metal backplane cage fits two 2.5″ SAS or SATA drives and a slim optical drive into one external 5.25″ bay with locking trays and a 40 mm cooling fan

  • Product typeRack
  • Fits two 2.5" SAS/SATA drives plus one slim ODD in a single 5.25" bay
  • Supports SATA 6Gbps and SAS 12Gbps dual-channel performance
  • Full metal cage with locking trays prevents accidental drive ejection
  • 40mm cooling fan with on/off switch maintains optimal drive temperatures
  • Dual 4-pin power connectors ensure consistent power for drives and ODD

Two-Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA Mobile Rack

This full-metal backplane cage fits a single external 5.25" bay and holds two 2.5" SATA or SAS drives alongside one slim optical disk drive. It is built for medical, military, media-server and industrial PC deployments that demand rugged construction and physical drive security.

SATA 6Gbps or SAS 12Gbps Dual Channel

The interface tops out at 12Gbps per channel, so 15000 RPM SAS drives will not exceed this ceiling. Only 2.5" drives from 5mm to 15mm thick are supported; 3.5" drives and M.2 modules cannot be installed in this cage.

Individual Metal Locking Trays

Each drive tray locks independently to prevent accidental ejection or tampering in vibration-prone environments. Buyers who need hot-swap bays without locking mechanisms or who require more than two drive slots should choose a different enclosure.

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Price $236.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 2.5" SAS/SATA version or a different capacity for my 5.25" bay?

This unit fits exactly two 2.5" SAS or SATA drives plus one slim optical drive in a single 5.25" bay; no other capacities or versions are offered for this model.

What does the 12Gbps SAS rating mean once the drives are installed in a server?

The backplane passes up to 12Gbps per SAS channel and 6Gbps per SATA channel, so actual throughput depends on the drives and controller you connect.

Which interface standard does the tray system use and what does it limit in practice?

The trays carry native SAS and SATA connectors, so drive height (5mm to 15mm) and the dual 4-pin power feed are the practical limits, not the interface itself.

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