Introducing the ICY DOCK TurboSwap MB171SP-B Tray-Less 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Mobile Rack with 80mm Cooling Fan

Tray-less designs have always been a trade-off between convenience and security, but that’s not the case for TurboSwap MB171SP-B. The ICYDOCK TurboSwap MB171SP-B keeps all the benefits of the tray-less design with superior build quality, improved cooling efficiency and its unique shock absorbing design for maximum stability. It fits any standard 5.25” bay and is built rugged with all metal design to take a beating. This lockable mobile rack is designed for rugged applications such as medical & military systems, industrial PCs and servers. It includes features such as drive power button, ultra-slim 80mm cooling fan, fan speed control and optional screw holes for an add-on 120mm cooling fan which can be great for gamers and power users seeking a hot-swap bay built in to their system with SATA III support. The benefits of tray-less combined with stability There are many benefits to having a tray-less design; it allows you to quickly swap the drives without the fuss of rewiring or installing trays onto your drives. Reliability and stability of tray-less mechanisms are always a concern as it’s necessary to add moving parts. The TurboSwap MB171SP-B takes this into consideration and allows you to hot-swap drives within seconds, while maintaining outstanding drive stability and overall reliability. The Ultra-Flex shock absorbing kit provides excellent drive support whether it’s a half-height drive or a full size drive; it stabilizes the drive and absorbs vibrations. For increased reliability, we’ve simplified and reengineered the ejection mechanism with all metal arms to create a strong product that’s built to last. Setup is incredibly simple: just insert this unit into a single 5.25” bay, secure the unit in with screws, plug a 15pin power cable + 7 pin SATA cable, and you’re good to go. Increase the lifespan of your drives Both performance and drive life expectancy decrease when heat increases so it’s best to keep your drive cool. Our included ultra slim 80mm fan is mounted beneath the rack to allow sufficient cooling for all types of applications. Whether you’re running a server that’s constantly under heavy load or media system that’s running 24/7, you’ll be able to rest at ease knowing your drives aren’t overheating. We’ve also added fan control to allow user management, so controlling drive temperatures will be as easy as pressing a button. If you have a need to customize the units by adding an aftermarket 80mm or larger 120mm fan, go right on ahead --we’ve added the necessary screw hole spacing for this purpose. Individual power control allows you to turn off your HDD with the touch of a button which can help you preserve the life of your drives. Security Matters If your environment demands the toughest and most robust parts, then you’ll be more than satisfied with ourMB171SP-B TurboSwap. There are other benefits to having all metal design, besides the obvious sturdiness. The unit acts as a giant heat sink to disperse heat from the drive to keep your drives cool. The TurboSwap is also perfect for industries that require a certain flammability rating since its all metal design abides to these requirements. It’s a great choice for military or medical servers. With standard hot swappable drive racks, you run the risk of an unauthorized personnel being able to quickly swipe crucial data within the blink of an eye. Using our MB171SP-B TurboSwap allows you to lock your drive in place to prevent theft or tampering to your drives. We’re one of the few companies that integrate barrel locks and keys in our devices which further increase security. This barrel locking mechanism along with the all metal tough design allows you to add an extra layer to your data protection –which is required for most businesses. Compatible with our lineup of SSD converters It wouldn’t be labeled ICYDOCK if it wasn’t well thought out, would it? Our MB171SP-B goes hand-in-hand with our 2.5” to 3.5” converters to allow compatibility with 2.5” SATA HDD/SSDs. Check out our converters below: EZConvert MB882SP-1S-1B 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD / Hard Drive Converter EZConvert MB882SP-1S-2B 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD / Hard Drive Converter EZConvert Pro MB982SP-1S Enterprise Full Metal 2.5" to 3.5" SATA Hard Drive/SSD Converter Key Features * Tray less hot swappable drive cage * Fits full sized and half height 3.5” SATA drives into a single 5.25” bay * Supports up to 6Gb transfer speeds (depending on host configuration) * Heavy Duty all metal construction * Locking mechanism to protect your data * Ultra slim 80mm fan to keep your drives cool * Front panel fan speed control with drive power button * Optional spacing available for aftermarket 120mm fans * 2 pin and 3 pin fan connections available * Shock absorbing anti vibration features Quick links: MB171SP-B Product Page MB171SP-B Product images MB171SP-B Datasheet ICY DOCK Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  e-mail : marketing@cremax.com.tw

ICYBento MB559U3S-1SB review - posted by tweaktown.com

ICY DOCK ICYBento MB559U3S External HDD Enclosure Review

Whether you use them for backups or transferring data between devices, external enclosures are one of the must-have solutions for every user. With advances in technology, enclosures in today's market feature very quick eSATA and USB 3.0 options, and at times they even feature Thunderbolt. The ICY DOCK ICYBento is a slim form factor 3.5" external enclosure, with USB 3.0 and eSATA connectivity. The ICYBento enjoys an aluminium design to aid in heat dissipation, while being fan-less to minimize noise. Compatibility extends to modern Windows operating systems and Mac OS 9+.........Read More ICYBento MB559U3S Series: http://www.icydock.com/goods_cat.php?id=127

Introducing the ICY DOCK FLEX-FIT Trio MB343SP 3.5” to 5.25” Front Bay Conversion Kit with Additional 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD Bay

The FLEX-FIT Trio MB343SP is a very unique 3.5” to 5.25” front bay adapter. At first glance is of what looks like a simple 3.5” to 5.25 device bay adapter, but there is more than meets the eye. We’ve created a device that utilizes a single 5.25” bay and converts it into 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD slots and a 3.5” device or hard drive bay designed for tool-less drive installation. The FLEX-FIT Trio MB343SP pushes the envelope with its unique features and brilliant engineering. As a result, you get a beautifully crafted adapter that is sturdy, flexible and multifunctional. FLEX-FIT System One of the most unique features of the FLEX-FIT Trio MB343SP is the FLEX-FIT system, which provides users a higher level of flexibility for a 5.25” adapter that only an Icy Dock product can deliver. The FLEX-FIT Trio can store a 3.5” device or hard drive and an additional 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD, IDE or SATA hard drives from 7mm – 9.5mm height. It’s both space efficient and cost effective since you won’t be required to buy multiple brackets. Screw-less Drive Installation Thanks to our screw-less drive installation design, the device / drive installation process is very easy – simply slide in your 3.5” device until you heard a clicking sound, which means the Smart-Tip locks the 3.5” device into place. For extra security, the optional side screws can be added. For the 2.5” HDD/SSD slots, it takes any 2.5” SSD or hard drive without using any tools or screws, and the built-in self adjusting tab locks in 7mm-9.5mm 2.5” drives in place. The 3.5” bay can also take any standard 3.5” hard drive or SSD bracket, just slide in your 3.5” HDD or bracket and secure the drive with the side screw holes. Additionally, if you decided to install a 3.5” hard drive or device that doesn’t have a front Input/output interface, you won’t be left with an exposed slot. We’ve thoughtfully designed the rear plate to snap off so you can insert it in the front panel slot to blend in with your system Beautifully Crafted Design The FLEX-FIT Trio MB343SP is engineered with the utmost dedication to building the most efficient and reliable product possible. Using a single, sturdy plastic open frame design provides excellent durability and passive cooling factor which as a result, reduces the chances of mechanical failures while using the device. Because the adapter is a single piece design, it is using absolutely zero moving parts as possible while retaining all core functionalities of the adapter. Build Flexible Since the 3.5” bay takes both 3.5” hard drive and 3.5” device, there are many build options to choose from. For example, adding the ToughArmor MB992SK-B would give you two internal 2.5” slots with two external hot-swap 2.5” bays. Adding the EZ-Fit Lite MB290SP-B will give you four total 2.5” slots. The FLEX-FIT Trio is also compatible with USB 3.0 hubs, multimedia card readers and fan speed controllers in 3.5” form factor. Suggested Applications Any system with 5.25” device bay Compatible 3.5” Products 3.5” hard drives, 3.5” USB 3.0 hub, 3.5” multimedia card readers, 3.5” HDD/SSD mobile racks & 3.5” HDD/SSD brackets Key Features * Compatible with any standard 5.25” device bay * Fits 1 x 3.5” device / hard drive & 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD * Durable one piece, lightweight construction * Snap-off front panel dust cover * Smart-Tip locking mechanism for screwless 3.5” device installation * Screw-less installation design for 2.5” HDD/SSD slots * Side screw holes for 3.5” hard drive installation * Compatible with our 3.5” mobile racks and brackets Quick links: MB343SP Product Page MB343SP Product images MB343SP Datasheet ICY DOCK Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  e-mail : marketing@cremax.com.tw

ToughArmor MB992SK-B Product review - posted by hitechlegion.com

Icy Dock ToughArmor MB992SK-B 3.5" SATA Mobile Rack Review

The ICY DOCK MB992SK-B is a SATA backplane cage that offers solid aluminum construction that not only protects the hard drives but provides passive cooling. The MB992SK-B is setup with two locking drive bays that will fit 2.5” SSDs or HDDs. The case fits into the space of an external 3.5” drive bay, allowing you to run RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurations in a limited amount of space. Both drives in this case are powered from a single 15-Pin SATA cable and individual SATA data cables. The drive enclosure also has EMI shielding to protect the installed drive and anti-vibration technology..........Read More ToughArmor MB992SK-B Product Page: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=150

Optimize your Mini ITX System for Small Business or Home Servers, Gaming, and Media Center using ICYDOCK Storage Solutions

Optimize your Mini ITX System for Small Business or Home Servers, Gaming, and Media Center using ICYDOCK Storage Solutions Bigger is better –this is the motto that we’ve been accustomed to; however, smaller products and smaller form factors are becoming more and more prevalent in the computing world. Take a look at the new form factors of the upcoming Apple MAC Pro and Valve’s Steam Machine Prototypes; they’re created small to save space and to blend with your array of furniture, decorations, and office equipment. With Mini ITX PCs you can significantly reduce the size of your system and take advantage of all the extra space for something more useful. Many manufacturers such as Cooler Master create various Mini ITX chassis to accommodate different styles that are best suited for your needs. You would essentially have the same performance of a standard-sized computer by utilizing every inch of a mini ITX chassis. For example, many Mini ITX cases such as the CM Elite 130 can accommodate full sized Power Supply Units, along with a full sized Graphics card such as Nvidia’s GTX Titan. The latest ITX Motherboards (Depending on model) can support the most recent CPU’s of all socket types such as LGA 1150 Haswell processors as well as up to 16GB DDR3 Memory. There are many benefits to owning a Mini ITX system and some examples are listed below: Space Saving: This can be extremely beneficial in small settings such as a dorm room where a computer is necessary yet space is very limited. It’s also compact enough to fit in small offices or in your living room on top of your TV stand. Portability: Mini ITX systems are exceptionally portable which is useful to bring to LAN parties or carrying it on-the-go as portable network storage (server). The Mini ITX can also be used as a portable workstation if your laptop’s processing power just isn’t enough to run resource intensive programs such as CAD. Power vs. portability doesn’t need to be a tradeoff. Appealing: Let’s face it, mini ITX systems are attractive. Bringing them to a friend’s house or having them displayed in your media center will certainly turn heads. Choosing the right mini ITX that suits your needs can be a complex task. Larger Mini ITX cases may have with more available 3.5” & 5.25” drive or device bays, but if it’s too big you lose the space saving benefit of using a mini-ITX setup. An important factor in selecting a decent case requires a balance of overall size and available internal space, but should also cater to the intended user applications. We, at ICY DOCK, are always working diligently to produce storage solutions that are flexible, reliable and user friendly. Our guide aims to employ every inch of available space in a Mini ITX configuration to showcase the flexibility of our conversion kits. Here are some popular Mini ITX cases on the market: Apex MI-008, Cooler Master Elite 120, Cooler Master Elite 130, Lian Li PC-Q08B, BitFenix Prodigy, Lian Li PC-Q25B, Fractal Design Node 304, Cooler Master N200 & In Win BP671.200BL   SELECTING THE RIGHT CASE After thoroughly researching cases from a variety of different manufacturers, we found that the Cooler Master Elite 130 is a robust chassis with a small form factor and generous internal space. With dimensions of 9.4” x 8.1” x 14.9”, this tiny computer chassis is small enough to squeeze into any desk setup, yet can accommodate a full sized Power Supply Unit and the largest video cards on the market enough for your most demanding tasks! This case provides ample internal storage as well, supplying 1 x 5.25” device bay, up to 3 x 3.5” drive bays, and up to 4 x 2.5” drive bays --the only down side is these bays are shared so if you decide to mount multiple 2.5” SSDs, you’ll lose the option to install a device in the 5.25” space. This can be easily remedied by using our conversion kits. Cooler Master was kind enough to send us the Cooler Master Elite 130cases to cover this article along with the:   Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced Cooler Master HAF Stacker 915R   These cases may be featured in future articles so please stay tuned!   FINE OPTION FOR SERVER BUILDS   Servers need to have speed and capacity with redundancy features for backup which means more drives will be required for the server setup. With the prices of SSDs and HDDs decreasing steadily, it’s a great time to install multiple drives in small business servers. Using the ICYDOCK MB996SP-6SB it’s possible to install 6 SSDs/HDDs in the front 5.25” bay of a mini ITX case, and if desired, it’s possible to configure these into a RAID 5 or 6 configurations for ample storage space and faster read/write speeds. The single 5.25” bay provided by the Cooler Master Elite 130 is now capable of housing 6 x 2.5” hot swappable drives which is a necessary feature in most server builds. Listed below are all the devices that can utilize the 5.25” front bay:   MB996SP-6SB – Recommended for RAID 5 or RAID 6 setup (Depending on your motherboard, it might not have enough SATA ports so check if a PCI-E controller card can be added). This can be use for full SSD server, or HDD server build depending on your need and budget. With the Cooler Master Elite 130 case, after installing the MB996SP-6SB, there’s still space for 2 x 3.5” drives or 3 x 2.5” drives. Combine use theMB996SP-6SB + 2 x EZ-Fit brackets will give you total 11 x 2.5” slots which equal to 11TB with SSD build, or 16.5TB with HDD build. It’s an amazing amount of storage for such small case. > Maximum capacity with SSD: up to 6TB (6 x 1TB SSD) > Maximum capacity with HDD: up to 9TB (6 x 1.5TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 7 – 9.5mm > Optional - for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Brackets EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP     MB994SP-4S – If SAS HDD/SSD builds are what you’re seeking or if you want to build a server with the 2.5” 2TB WD Green drives, then you need an enclosure that’s compatible with SAS HDD/SSD and accepts 15mm drive height which is exactly what the MB994SP-4S provides. *For SAS HDD/SSD you’ll need SAS capable motherboard or controller card. If you plan to run RAID, verify that the motherboard or controller card supports it. > Maximum capacity with SSD: up to 4TB (4 x 1TB SSD) > Maximum capacity with HDD: up to 8TB (4 x 2TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 7 – 15mm > Optional - for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Bracket EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP   MB994IPO-3SB – If a huge capacity is not your main concern and a optical disc drive is required, theMB994IPO-3SB is perfect for you. You can run RAID 1 or RAID 0 with this build with 2 x hot-swap bay and still have access to the slim CD/DVD/Blu-ray if necessary. > Maximum capacity with SSD: up to 2TB (2 x 1TB SSD) > Maximum capacity with HDD: up to 4TB (2 x 2TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 7 – 15mm > Support DVD drive type: Slim DVD drive > Optional - for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Bracket EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP   FOR THE MEDIA ENTHUSIASTS   HTPCs (Home Theater PC) can be an awesome addition to any home theater setups and they’re easily customizable since you’re able to handpick the parts and build it yourself. If you’re looking to build an HTPC with a Mini ITX case, then you’re probably looking for a versatile device that can accommodate both 2.5” and 3.5” HDD/SSD with hot-swap functionality, or 2.5” HDD/SSD and a Blu-ray disc drive. The configurations below demonstrate the flexibility and options you have for creating an HTPC.   MB971SP-B – It allows you to hot-swap both 2.5” and 3.5” drives as quickly as possible. The MB971SP-B is just like the HDD docking station but internally, which means it takes less space and power, provides direct SATA 6Gbps transfer speed, and the best part is it fits both 2.5” and 3.5” simultaneously. If additional drives are needed in the future, you still have up to 2 x 3.5” or 3 x 2.5” space in the case, or up to 5 x 2.5” slots if use with the EZ-Fit brackets. > Maximum capacity with 2.5” HDD: up to 2TB (1 x 2TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 9.5 – 15mm > Maximum capacity with 3.5” HDD: up to 4TB (1 x 4TB HDD) > Optional - for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Bracket EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP     MB994IPO-3SB – This is an excellent setup for HTPC in Mini ITX form factors. It allows for a slim Blu-Ray disc drive in addition to 2 x hot swappable storage drive for your HD movies. Here’s an example: mount 2 x 4TB 3.5” hard drives on the side and bottom of the Elite 130 case for your movie collections (total 8TB). And add a slim Blu-ray disc drive with the MB994IPO-3SB so you can enjoy your Blu-ray movie collections. With the hot-swap 2.5” bays, you can add 2 x 2TB WD green drives to the bay. There are two options to optimize the 2.5” bays. You can run RAID 1 with it (through the motherboard) and store your OS and important data such as family photos and videos in the RAID 1 volume in order to prevent the drive failure. You can also use the two bays as expansions for your movie and storage collection and easily swap drives when needed. > Maximum capacity with SSD: up to 2TB (2 x 1TB SSD) > Maximum capacity with HDD: up to 4TB (2 x 2TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 7 – 15mm > Support DVD drive type: Slim DVD drive > Optional, for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Bracket EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP   MB343SP + MB992SK-B or other 3.5” device – 3.5” multi-media reader or 3.5” audio device could be very useful for a media system, if there’s only a single 5.25” bay available on your chassis (which is the case for the Cooler Master Elite 130), you’ll need a 3.5” to 5.25” adapter to convert the 5.25” slot into a 3.5” slot for 3.5" device usage. There are a lot of adapter on the market, but none of them like the MB343SP. The MB343SPoffers unique tool-less design which allows you to quickly install the 3.5” device without any tools. It also gives you additional 2 x 2.5” HDD/SSD slots with tool-less design to utilize all the space. > Support 3.5” type: 1 x 3.5” device or 1 x 3.5” hard drive > Maximum capacity with 2.5” HDD: up to 3TB (2 x 1.5TB HDD) > Support 2.5” drive height: 7 – 9.5mm > Optional - for internal 3.5” drive bays: EZ-Fit dual 2.5” to 3.5” Bracket EZ-Fit Pro MB082SP   FOR THE GAMERS   Every gamers’ dream is to own a high performance ultra compact PC. If you’re an avid gamer you know how frustrating load times can be. While your friends are off in the battlefield fragging other players, you’re left still in the loading screen until the match is almost over. SSDs have become a main component in gaming rigs because of their ability to quickly access data such as texture, models, and other files thus loading faster. Sometimes a single SSD is simply not enough to store all your game files so you may accumulate multiple SSDs over the course of time. Since Mini-ITX cases have limited internal space to work with it may be difficult to add/remove HDDs or SSDs from the case once you’ve completed the setup. Being able to optimize the internal space and maintaining flexibility is an important attribute of a compact gaming system.   MB343SP (3.5” HDD or 3.5” device + 2 x SSD/HDD in RAID 0 or RAID 1) – Gamers often overclock their components (e.g. CPU, GPU, Memory) to squeeze the most performance out of their system which in turn results in higher FPS. The downside is that heat increases when increasing clock speeds. Additionally, heat may build up from a lack of airflow when fan speeds aren’t sufficient enough. Adding a 3.5” fan speed controller allows you to improve your system both performance-wise and aesthetically. Using the MB343SP, it’s possible to optimize a single 5.25” bay to fit 2 x 2.5” SSD/HDD and an additional 3.5” device. Running out of storage? Install a standard sized 3.5” Hard drive in the 3.5” slot of the MB343SP for additional capacity. For maximum performance, configure 2 SSDs in RAID 0 via motherboard RAID controller for snappy load time in games and other applications or configure RAID 1 as a precaution in case of drive failure. There are many possible configurations with our products. If you require Blu-ray or DVD support it’s possible to add a slim ODD to the MB994IPO-3SB in addition to 2 hot swappable 2.5” drives. If you need to quickly swap out both 3.5” and 2.5” drives, the MB971SP-B allows you to perform that task. For multifunction builds such as server + gaming PCs, the MB994SP-4S or MB996SP-6SB would be a desirable component to have. No matter what type of the system you’re trying to build, you’ll always find the products you’re looking for from ICYDOCK.

ICY DOCK Tel : +886 2 2999-3251  Fax : +886 2 2999-3478 、+886 2 2999-8099  e-mail : marketing@cremax.com.tw