MB973SP-2B "FlexCage" video review - posted by techtomorrow

ICY DOCK MB973SP-2B Tray-Less 3 in 2 SATA Backplane Module Unboxing

Youtub link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mlkpIXCgUog

ICY TIP: How to Easily Access Data on both Mac and PC Computers Using Icy Dock FireWire800, eSATA and USB Hard Drive Enclosures

How to Easily Access Data on both Mac and PC Computers Using Icy Dock FireWire800, eSATA and USB Hard Drive Enclosures

If you’re an audio, video, or a photo professional, you would likely be using an older Mac Pro, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, or iMac with the FireWire interface for your storage. Knowing this, you may need to also work on a PC from time to time. If you needed to access your external drive on a PC, FireWire 800 would not work and USB 2.0 is the only option. This is not fast enough to get your work done quickly and efficiently, when you’re waiting for multiple uncompressed movie, music, or audio files to be transferred. That being said, you would need a device to cater to both Mac and PC users utilizing eSATA (up to 3Gbps) while on a PC, and FireWire (up to 800Mbps) on a Mac. For that reason, we designed multiple interface enclosures for professionals who require working with cross-platform environments, for both single bay enclosure and dual bay RAID enclosures. For Mac devices with USB 3.0 interface, our USB 3.0 line will make sure to protect your data while processing your projects on the lightning USB 3.0 speed.

Single Bay: Advance Cooling Unified with Unique Features - The Blizzard Hard Drive Enclosure

The Blizzard is designed for people who need a simple, yet reliable storage solution. We all know that one of the main reasons for hard drive failure is heat buildup. If a drive gets too hot (50 degree and up), it can cause stability issues, reduce performance up to 50%, and more importantly, cause hard drive failures. There have been cases that certain name brand external hard drives have a lack of a proper cooling system or even refurbished drive been used internally the external drive. To prevent hard drive from failure, you need an enclosure that’s able to keep the drive cool at all times. With that said, we’ve built an enclosure with an outstanding cooling system known as the Blizzard. The Blizzard is able to maintain drive temperatures within 30-35 degree when the drive is under load (ambient temperature at 28.1c with 7200RPM drive), which is 15-20 degrees below most HDD manufacturer suggested working temperature. The Blizzard isn’t just a box with huge cooling fan, it’s designed with advanced features to ensure your drives longevity such as tool-less drive installation, smart cooling fan system, overheat LED indicator, and adjustable fan speed control with 3 year warranty, making Blizzard the most featured packed and coolest enclosure on the market.

Blizzard MB080USEB-1SB 1394b/USB 2.0/eSATA External HDD Enclosure Drive Fit: 1 x 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard drive Key Features: Unique and elegant design with the most effective cooling possible, supported by 80mm cooling fan. Unique tool-less drive installation. Direct airflow design to completely cool all sides of the hard drive. Support SATA 6Gbps 4TB hard drive. Oxford Chipset for best compatibility with Mac Systems. Available interfaces of FireWire 800, eSATA & USB 2.0. Overheat LED indicator, the ambient LED changes from blue to red when drive temperature over 50 degrees. 3 speed adjustable cooling fan. 3 year warranty. Applications: Improve hard drive longevity by reducing heat buildup via dedicated cooling system. Cross-platform device for both PC & Mac systems. For sharing different types of media files across different systems. Product Page http://www.icydock.com.tw/goods.php?id=127 Blizzard MB080U3S-1SB SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & eSATA External HDD Enclosure Drive Fit: 1 x 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard drive Key Features: Unique and elegant design with the most effective cooling possible, supported by 80mm cooling fan. Unique tool-less drive installation. Direct airflow design to completely cool all sides of the hard drive. Support SATA 6Gbps 4TB hard drive. Available interfaces of USB 3.0 & eSATA. Overheat LED indicator, the ambient LED changes from blue to red when drive temperature over 50 degree. 3 speed adjustable cooling fan. 3 year warranty. Applications: Improve hard drive longevity by reducing heat buildup via dedicated cooling system. Cross-platform device for both PC & Mac systems. For sharing different types of media files across different systems. Product Page http://www.icydock.com.tw/eng/goods.php?id=119

Dual Bay - RAID 1 Mirror Backup Using the ICYRaid HDD Enclosure

Making sure to have a backup of your data is important when you realize that your hard drive has failed with your only copy of videos, audio and photos at work or home. To help prevent that, creating an RAID array is a good solution to have a safety net in case that happens. The ICYRaid is equipped with a very unique tool-less drive installation and designed in ultra slim form factor for portable needs. For best reliability, the ICYRaid uses an Oxford RAID chipset (MB662USEB-2S-1), and a high end Sunon MAGLev 40mm cooling fan that will last for years. Included features is a variable fan speed control ensuring optimal heat dissipation and quiet operation for silent environment applications, such as a recording studio or production room. The easy to use RAID setup makes user entire experience of creating and maintaining a physical backup a very pleasant one.

ICYRaid MB662USEB-2S-1 Dual bay 1394b, eSATA & USB RAID Enclosure Drive Fit: 2 x 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard drive Key Features: Easy to use, install, and maintain. Unique tool-less drive installation. Easy to read LED indicators for drive / RAID status. Aluminum casing matches Mac aesthetics in addition to heat dissipation purposes. Support SATA 6Gbps 4TB hard drive for each slot. Built-in hardware RAID 0 (FAST), RAID 1 (SAFE), BIG and JBOD mode. FireWire 800, eSATA and USB interface. Oxford Chipset for best compatibility with Mac System. Equipped with high end Sunon MAGLev 40mm cooling fan. 3 year warranty. Applications: Use of RAID to create a backup of your data in case of drive failure. Cross-platform device for both PC & Mac systems. For sharing different types of media files across different systems. Product Page http://www.icydock.com.tw/eng/goods.php?id=100 ICYRaid MB662U3-2S Dual bay USB 3.0 SuperSpeed RAID Enclosure Drive Fit: 2 x 3.5" SATA I / II / III hard drive Key Features: Unique and elegant design with the most effective cooling possible, supported by 80mm cooling fan. Unique tool-less drive installation. Direct airflow design to completely cool all sides of the hard drive. Support SATA 6Gbps 4TB hard drive. Available interfaces of USB 3.0 & eSATA. Overheat LED indicator, the ambient LED changes from blue to red when drive temperature over 50 degree. 3 speed adjustable cooling fan. 3 year warranty. Applications: Use of RAID to create a backup of your data in case of drive failure. Cross-platform device for both PC & Mac systems with USB 3.0 interface. For sharing different types of media files across different systems. Estimated release date 3/15/2013

Taipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  Sales e-mail:  roy@cremax.com.tw Support e-mail: marketing@cremax.com.tw

MB981U3N-1SA "EZ-Adapter" review - posted by pcstats.com

Using the IcyDock MB981U3N-1SA is as simple as connecting a hard drive to the right data port, then plugging in the AC power adaptor and connecting the USB 3.0 cable to a host PC. SATA drives are instantly display on the Windows desktop after pressing the 'power button' on the top of the MB981U3N-1SA.................read the full review

Introducing the ICY DOCK FlexCage MB974SP-2B Tray-less 4 x 3.5" HDD in 3 x 5.25" Bay SATA Cage - Front USB 3.0 Hub

Introducing the FlexCage MB974SP-2B, a 4-in-3 Tray-less SATA 6Gbps HDD Cage for 3.5” SATA hard drives. The FlexCage brings enthusiast preferred features such as: plug & play Tray-less design, replaceable 80mm cooling fan, 3 speed fan control with Smart Cooling Technology, integrated USB 3.0 hub, and full control of your drive with individual childproof power buttons. It is designed to be used in consumer and enthusiast systems such as, gaming / media computer cases, and home servers that hot swap frequently. Space Saving & Tray-less Design The MB974SP-2B is designed to maximize space use by allowing up to 4 x 3.5” SATA 6Gbps hard drives, while only consuming three 5.25” device bays. The FlexCage also only requires two 15-pin power ports to power up to four 3.5” hard drives. The FlexCage is equipped with our renowned tray-less technology – no screws or tools are necessary to insert or eject the drives, making hot swapping a completely hassle free experience. Intelligent Cooling The FlexCage MB974SP-2B uses a large 80mm rear cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots. The MB974SP-2B gives the user freedom to choose the speed of the fan, or to select “auto” so that the fan adjusts its speed using our Smart Cooling Technology. Our auto function determines the temperature of your drives, and changes its RPM accordingly. This results in decreased power consumption, an increased lifespan for your fan, and unnecessary excess noise. Along with the auto function, the user can also choose a high setting, best used for intense applications such as home server use, or a low setting, best used with lighter work loads, such as hourly back ups or audio recording / editing. The included 80mm cooling fan is easily replaceable and maintainable, as it is compatible with most aftermarket cooling fans of the same size. To expand the range of compatible fans, both 2 and 3 pin standard fan power ports are available and can be easily accessed. To support the cooling system in place, the FlexCage body is built using full aluminum to help dissipate heat even further. Built for Enthusiasts Keeping up with the latest external storage technology, the MB974SP-2B has an integrated USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hub to easily connect the latest external storage peripherals, especially for systems that do not have top / front USB 3.0 port access. The MB974SP-2B features the Active Power Technology+ power system, giving you full control of your hard drive environment. To power up your hard drive, the front of the device includes childproof power buttons for each drive which require the button to be pressed slightly deeper than normal to ensure that a drive is not accidentally turned off by bumping into or rubbing against it. These power buttons double as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. When one drive is turned on, the 80mm cooling fan will also turn on to start cooling your hard drive. Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism in order to prevent a door from being opened easily. Each door panel is built with a solid aluminum panel, making it an ideal solution for systems that need a reliable and durable door design. Lastly, to ensure a peace of mind, the FlexCage is backed with our 3 year warranty, equivalent to a hard drive’s warranty. Key Features * Fits 4 x 3.5” SATA III HDD into 3 x 5.25” Device Bays. * Supports SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) hard drives. * Compact and space saving design to fit multiple drives. * Designed for consumers & enthusiasts gaming / media computer cases        and servers. * Tray-less design for genuine plug & play and hot swap use. * Front and rear ventilation slots. * 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow. * 3 speed fan control, including auto setting featuring Smart Cooling Technology. * Lightweight aluminum body construction for durability and heat dissipation. * Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use standard 2-pin or 3-pin connectors. * SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hub built into front of device for performance and easy access. * Active Power Technology+ – cooling fan and drive only powers up when the child proof buttons are pressed. * Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection. * ICY DOCK 3 year warranty equivalent to hard drive manufacturer warranty to ensure maximum reliability    and long life. Quick links: MB974SP-2B Product Page MB974SP-2B Product images MB974SP-2B Datasheet Esitmate release date: 1/25/2013 ICY DOCK Taipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  Sales e-mail:  roy@cremax.com.tw Support e-mail: marketing@cremax.com.tw

Introducing the ICY DOCK FlexCage MB973SP-2B Tray-less 3 x 3.5" HDD in 2 x 5.25" Bay SATA Cage - Front USB 3.0 Hub

Introducing the FlexCage MB973SP-2B, a 3-in-2 Tray-less SATA 6Gbps HDD Cage for 3.5” SATA hard drives. The FlexCage brings enthusiast preferred features such as: plug & play Tray-less design, replaceable 80mm cooling fan, 3 speed fan control with Smart Cooling Technology, integrated USB 3.0 hub, and full control of your drive with individual childproof power buttons. It is designed to be used in consumer and enthusiast systems such as, gaming / media computer cases, and home servers that hot swap frequently. Space Saving & Tray-less Design The MB973SP-2B is designed to maximize space use by allowing up to 3 x 3.5” SATA 6Gbps hard drives, while only consuming two 5.25” device bays. The FlexCage also only requires two 4-pin power ports (or two 15-pin power ports with included 4 pin to 15 pin adapter cables), to power up to three 3.5” hard drives. The FlexCage is equipped with our renowned tray-less technology – no screws or tools are necessary to insert or eject the drives, making hot swapping a completely hassle free experience. Intelligent Cooling The FlexCage MB973SP-2B uses a large 80mm rear cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots. The FlexCage also allows the user to choose the speed of the fan, or to select “auto” so that the fan adjusts its speed using our Smart Cooling Technology. Our auto function determines the temperature of your drives, and changes its RPM accordingly. This results in decreased power consumption, an increased lifespan for your fan, and unnecessary excess noise. Along with the auto function, the user can also choose a high setting, best used for intense applications such as home server use, or a low setting, best used with lighter work loads such as hourly back ups or audio recording / editing. The included 80mm cooling fan is easily replaceable and maintainable, as it is compatible with most aftermarket cooling fans of the same size. To expand the range of compatible fans, both 2 and 3 pin standard fan power ports are available and can be easily accessed. To support the cooling system in place, the FlexCage body is built using full aluminum to help dissipate heat even further. Built for Enthusiasts Keeping up with the latest external storage technology, the MB973SP-2B has dual USB 3.0 SuperSpeed hubs to easily connect the latest external storage peripherals, especially for systems that do not have top / front USB 3.0 port access. The MB973SP-2B features the Active Power Technology+ power system, giving you full control of your hard drive environment. To power up your hard drive, the front of the device includes childproof power buttons for each drive which require the button to be pressed slightly deeper than normal to ensure that a drive is not accidentally turned off by bumping into or rubbing against it. These power buttons double as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. When one drive is turned on, the 80mm cooling fan will also turn on to start cooling your hard drive. The FlexCage incorporates our Flex Fit Design, which accommodates to different tab lengths when installing to a server or tower computer case. This reduces the build time or fit issues seen with other cages. Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism in order to prevent a door from being opened easily. Each door panel is built with a solid aluminum panel, making it an ideal solution for systems that need a reliable and durable door design. Lastly, to ensure a peace of mind, the FlexCage is backed with our 3 year warranty, equivalent to a hard drive’s warranty. Key Features * Fits 3 x 3.5” SATA III HDD into 2 x 5.25” Device Bays. * Supports SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) hard drives. * Compact and space saving design to fit multiple drives. * Designed for consumers & enthusiasts gaming / media computer cases   and servers. * Tray-less design for genuine plug & play and hot swap use. * Front and rear ventilation slots. * 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow. * 3 speed fan control, including auto setting featuring Smart Cooling   Technology. * Lightweight aluminum body construction for durability and heat dissipation. * Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use standard 2-pin or 3-pin connectors. * SuperSpeed USB 3.0 hub built into front of device for performance and easy access. * Active Power Technology+ – cooling fan and drive only powers up when the child proof buttons   are pressed. * Flex Fit Design – accommodates different 5.25” tab lengths for different type of cases. * Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection. * Two 4 pin to 15 pin adapter cable included for 15 pin SATA power ports. * ICY DOCK 3 year warranty equivalent to hard drive manufacturer warranty to ensure maximum   reliability and long life. Quick links: MB973SP-2B Product Page MB973SP-2B Product images MB973SP-2B Datasheet Esitmate release date: 1/25/2013 ICY DOCK Taipei County, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  Sales e-mail:  roy@cremax.com.tw Support e-mail: marketing@cremax.com.tw