ICY DOCK ToughArmor 2.5" U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD PCIe 5.0 Mobile Rack Enclosure for 3.5" Bay
ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB601V5K-B, 2.5" U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD Mobile Rack Enclosure For External 3.5" Bay, MCIO 4i SFF-TA-1016
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The Next Generation NVMe Mobile Rack
The ToughArmor MB601V5K-B is a next-generation PCIe 5.0 mobile rack designed for high-speed U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. Equipped with the latest MCIO 4i (SFF-TA-1016) interface, this mobile rack enclosure supports up to 128Gb/s transfer speeds, making it the ideal solution for data-intensive applications. Designed to fit into a standard 3.5” external drive bay, the MB601V5K-B allows for quick SSD swaps without opening the computer case, providing both speed and convenience for professional workstations, enterprise servers, and AI computing applications.
Unlock the Power of PCIe 5.0 with MCIO 4i
The MB601V5K-B is engineered with the MCIO 4i (SFF-TA-1016) interface, aligning with the latest industry standards for high-speed NVMe SSD expansion. This advanced NVMe solution ensures maximum flexibility across enterprise workstations, high-performance computing, AI training, and data-intensive applications.
Ultra-High-Speed Data Transfer
The MB601V5K-B is engineered to fully utilize PCIe 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 interfaces, ensuring broad compatibility across various enterprise and high-performance computing platforms. With ultra-fast 128Gbps data transfer speeds, this cutting-edge storage solution is built for demanding applications such as 4K/8K video processing, where seamless handling of uncompressed video footage is essential. It also excels in AI and machine learning workloads, providing the necessary high-speed data throughput for deep learning models and real-time inference processing. In the world of finance, it is ideal for high-frequency trading (HFT), achieving ultra-low latency for real-time financial transactions. Additionally, the MB601V5K-B enhances high-performance cloud computing, allowing for rapid virtual machine storage scaling and maximizing data centre efficiency. For research professionals and data analysts, this PCIe 5.0-enabled solution accelerates scientific computing and data mining operations, ensuring faster simulations and efficient handling of massive datasets.
Removable NVMe SSD for Maximum Flexibility
Unlike traditional U.2/U.3 SSD installations, which require opening the system chassis, the MB601V5K-B features a removable EZ Slide Mini tray, allowing users to quickly swap SSDs without system disassembly. This design streamlines SSD maintenance and reduces system downtime, making it an ideal solution for environments requiring frequent drive replacements. Additionally, the MB601V5K-B supports U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs ranging from 7mm to 15mm in height, ensuring broad compatibility with various enterprise and industrial storage solutions.
Advanced Cooling for Heavy Workloads
To maintain optimal SSD performance, the MB601V5K-B is equipped with a high-performance 25mm cooling fan, ensuring active heat dissipation, strategically placed air ventilation holes, allowing natural airflow and has precision-cut PCB ventilation channels, optimizing thermal efficiency, even under intense workloads, these features keep your SSD cool and data safe.
Industrial-Grade Full Metal Protection
The all-metal construction ensures compliance with flammability safety standards, enhancing protection for sensitive storage environments.
Built-in Power & Activity Indicators
The front of the MB601V5K-B includes a status LED when the drive is powered on, off and accessed. Active Power Technology (APT) allows the status LED to be on only when an SSD is inserted into the enclosure.
Secure Locking Mechanism for Data Protection
For enterprise security, the MB601V5K-B incorporates an Eagle-hook lock system to prevent accidental SSD ejection, ensuring that drives remain securely in place during operation. Additionally, the 2-segment key lock provides an extra layer of protection against unauthorized drive access and data theft. These security features make it an ideal solution for data-sensitive environments, such as government agencies, financial institutions, and cybersecurity infrastructure where data protection is critical.
Versatile Compatibility with Enterprise Storage Solutions
The MB601V5K-B is designed for seamless integration with major enterprise storage solutions, offering broad compatibility with motherboards, RAID controllers, and HBA cards from leading brands like Supermicro, Broadcom, Adaptec, and Areca. It also supports M.2 to MCIO adapter solutions, providing flexible NVMe expansion for enterprise workloads.
Features
• Supports 1x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD (5mm to 15mm height)
• Designed for external 3.5” drive bays.
• PCIe 5.0 up to 128Gb/s transfer speed via MCIO 4i interface.
• Hot-swappable removable tray for quick drive access.
• Secure locking system (Eagle-hook + 2-segment key lock)
• Built-in 25mm cooling fan & passive heat dissipation design.
• EMI grounding protection for SSDs.
• Full-metal construction for industrial-grade durability.
• Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay.
• Active Power Technology (APT) saves power by shutting the device down when no drive is installed.
• Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty against all defects.
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