MB992SK-B review - posted by wegotserved.com

Do you have a desktop or tower case with an empty 3.5” bay in it? Perhaps you have a SFF (Small Form Factor) PC that incorporates a 3.5” bay? Now consider your desire to have a fast SSD Solid State Drive) for a boot drive and nice sized 1 TB data drive. If this is your system or the picture you have in your head for your next computer, Icy Dock has just the module for you in the form of the MB992SK-B Mobile Rack................read the full review

MB994IPO-3SB review - posted by icrontic.com

Most of the time when building a system, the physical size of the system isn’t a huge factor—it may be going under a desk or in some other area where space isn’t limited. But sometimes, as in the case of an HTPC, space may be at a premium and can severely limit the overall footprint. In those situations, compromises must often be made in order to get the system in a small area. Often, this compromise comes in the form of storage since hard drives take up a lot of physical space...............read the full review

MB994IPO-3SB review - posted by wegotserved.com

In recent discussions with hard disk module manufacturer Icy Dock, the push seems to be on for 2.5” drives, whether that’s for enterprise server farms or in the home. Anyone can understand where some of this drive comes from for consumer use: Solid State Drives. For the enterprise market, 3.5” drives are still wearing the capacity crown, but speed is a very important factor also..............read the full review

MB080U3S-1SB review - posted by hitechlegion.com

Icy Dock is doing things the right way again with the new Blizzard 3.5” External HDD Enclosure. External HDD Enclosures are simple items, but the Icy Dock Blizzard enclosure takes all of the features one step further and couples that with outstanding build quality and engineering. On the performance end, the Blizzard offers USB 3.0/2.0 and eSATA connectivity to go along with 6Gb/s compatibility to get the most speed from your hard drive, but Icy Dock also adds a very interesting feature set. The Icy Dock Blizzard uses an 80mm fan with active cooling to keep your drive running cool..........read the full review

Introducing the ICY DOCK MB994IPO-3SB Enterprise Full Metal 2x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD + Slim Optical Disk

Introducing the MB994IPO-3SB, a full metal dual bay 2.5” SATA/SAS hard drive / SSD mobile rack backplane designed with a Slim Optical Disk Drive (ODD) slot for use in a single 5.25” device bay. It’s a perfect device designed for small form factor system or server such as: IPC, HTPC, NAS, Home Servers and All-In-One computers. Dual 4-pin power connectors are used to ensure secured and consistent power supply to both drives and ODD, whether they are low power consumption 2.5” SATA SSD’s or power hungry 15000 RPM 2.5” SAS drives. Also included is a single 40mm cooling fan with on & off switch to assist the drives running at their optimal temperatures, in even the most intense applications. Versatility is the Key The MB994IPO-3SB separates itself from the rest of the MB994 series by the unique Slim Optical Disk Drive slot that is available. The Slim ODD slot uses our EZ-ODD Tray made of full metal, and is easily removable by use of the provided key or via a side latch. This allows system integrators more freedom to better meet their potential client’s needs. The MB994IPO-3SB utilizes our EZ Slide Mini Trays, making drive interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle free. The trays are built using full metal so that they are durable for many lifetimes, while will not weigh you down when transporting your data from system to system. Also featuring a full cage design, the added top drive cover provides added layer of protection while moving the drive. The trays are designed to accommodate 9.5mm, 12.5mm & 15mm drives, giving you excellent control of your 2.5" hot swap backplane. Interchangeable hard drive tray with: Fan control further allows the potential system to be accommodated properly depending on the hard drives used. If a SSD is used, fan can be left off and shut off the noise completely from the MB994IPO-3SB. Otherwise, the fan is a great asset to assist in cooling mission critical hard drives. Excellent Build Quality The MB994IPO-3SB body is built with aluminum to be able to hold up in the toughest of conditions, provide excellent heat dissipation, and shave as much weight as possible. Included ventilation slots on the front and back for maximum airflow to keep your drives running cool, and an LED is placed on the front of each drive tray to give the user drive status at all times. In the Smallest Package Possible Utilizing its small form factor, the MB994IPO-3SB is perfect for use in gaming PCs, HTPC, small form factor cases with limited 5.25” expansion bays, or a Slim ODD and hard drives are needed. SMB’s, SI and power users all benefit from the most features, in the smallest form factor possible. Key Features * Fits 2 x 2.5" SATA/SAS hard drive or SSD & 1 x slim optical disk drive (ODD). * Accommodates hard drives or SSD with up to 15mm Height. * Supports SATA III & SAS 2.0 interface. * Full aluminum body construction. * Full Metal EZ Slide Mini Tray & EZ-ODD Tray system with Full Cage Design. * 2 x 4 pin power connector to properly power all components. * Available 40mm cooling fan. * On & off switch for cooling fan, reduce the power usage and fan noise when using SSD. * Status LED on Front for each drive. * Top cover for the tray adds extra drive/ODD protection. * Perfect for SFF (small form factor) case, IPC, HTPC, NAS, Home Server and All-In-One computers. * Active Power Technology – Device & fan only powers up if a drive is installed. Quick links: MB994IPO-3SB Product Page MB994IPO-3SB Product images MB994IPO-3SB Datasheet 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