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Black metal 8-bay 2.5-inch drive rack for 5.25-inch bay with dual 40mm fans

ICY DOCK

ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB998IP-B 8-Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA Rack for 5.25" Bay

SKU CH-43WY-AW9H6

Holds eight 2.5" SAS or SATA drives in one 5.25" bay with dual Mini-SAS HD cables and two SATA power connectors

  • Product typeRack
  • Fits 8 drives in one 5.25 bay for dense RAID storage
  • Two Mini-SAS HD cables connect all 8 bays for plug-and-play RAID card use
  • Only two 15-pin SATA power plugs run every drive bay
  • Dual 40 mm fans with high, low and off settings
  • Full metal build approved by Tier 1 firms for medical, military and HPC systems

High-density 5.25" bay rack

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB998IP-B is an eight-bay rack that fits 2.5" SATA hard drives or SSDs from 5mm to 7mm thickness into a single external 5.25" bay. It connects through two Mini-SAS HD cables and draws power from two 15-pin SATA connectors to run all eight bays. Dual 40mm user-controllable fans offer high, low and off settings for thermal management.

For RAID arrays needing many drives

This unit suits builders who want eight hot-swappable drives in one 5.25" slot for high-performance RAID applications. It works with SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps drives and includes removable trays for easy maintenance. Buyers who need 3.5" drive support or more than eight bays in a single device should look at alternative form factors.

Two Mini-SAS HD cables for eight bays

The defining specification is the pair of Mini-SAS HD data cables that carry all eight channels, enabling plug-and-play compatibility with most motherboards and RAID cards. Full metal construction is designed for medical, military, media server, workstation, HPC and IPC use, backed by a five-year limited warranty.

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Price $420.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What connectors must my motherboard or RAID card provide for the 2 Mini-SAS HD cables?

The enclosure uses two Mini-SAS HD data cables that plug directly into matching Mini-SAS HD ports on your motherboard or RAID card; each cable carries four channels for the eight drive bays.

Can I mix my existing 6 Gbps SATA drives with newer 12 Gbps SAS drives in the same unit?

Yes, the backplane supports both SAS 12 Gbps and SATA 6 Gbps simultaneously, so older SATA drives and newer SAS drives can occupy any of the eight bays together.

How do I confirm the dual 40 mm fans are spinning at the speed I selected?

The fan control switch has three positions — high, low and off — and you can verify operation by feeling airflow through the front vents or listening for the corresponding noise level.

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