The ExpressCage MB324SP-B is a 4-bay hot swap cage for 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, designed to fit in an external 5.25" bay. It features a tray-less design for quick and easy drive swaps.


£79.99 
  • Brand: Icy Dock
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                                                      • ExpressCage MB324SP-B
                                                        As one of our most exciting releases to date, the ExpressCage MB324SP-B brings to you our highly consumer-friendly enclosure made for anyone that requires affordable storage density. Fit up to 4 x 2.5” SATA/SAS HDD/SSD (5mm-12.5mm) into a single 5.25” bay with the ability to hot swap for easy drive replacement and single channel SAS support (SAS host required). Tool-less drive installation makes installing your drive more simple than ever and optional bottom tray screw holes are provided for extra protection and added stability. With a strategically placed 40mm cooling fan placed behind the unit and all around ventilation, your drives will stay cooler than the Arctic. An adjustable fan speed jumper lets you choose between HIGH, LOW, or AUTO smart cooling so you can set it based on your preference. Power users and system builders alike will enjoy the space saving, tool-less and hot-swap features provided by the ExpressCage MB324SP-B.
                                                      • Utilize the Standard 5.25” Bay
                                                        Our ExpressCage series is the latest addition to our lineup of ICY DOCK products and is catered to system builders and power users that require much more from their 5.25” bay. The MB324SP-B utilizes that 5.25” standard bay and converts it into 4 x 2.5” hot-swappable bays with support of 2.5” SATA and SAS HDD/SSD between 5mm to12.5mm in height. Our versatile enclosure supports SATA III 6Gb/s and single channel SAS (Requires SAS Controller Card). Extremely power efficient, the ExpressCage MB324SP-B can power all 4 drives with a single 15pin SATA power connector which can free up cable clutter and simplify your system build. In addition, our active power feature keeps your enclosure powered down until a drive is inserted minimizing energy usage.
                                                      • Features upon Features
                                                        Through careful planning and design, we’ve incorporated the most desired features into our ExpressCage MB324SP-B. A 40mm cooling fan located in the center-rear of the enclosure keeps your drives cool by ventilating all 4 drives and dissipating heat through air vents surrounding the unit. Control the amount of air flow with our included fan speed control which can be set with a simple jumper pin. Set the fan to HIGH for maximum airflow, LOW for whisper quiet operations, or AUTO for smart cooling (determines the temperature of the drive and changes the fan’s RPM accordingly to keep your drives cool).

                                                      • If the stock fan is not your preferred choice, we’ve made it easily upgradable with any standard 40mm fan with 2pin or 3pin headers. Choose your favorite aftermarket fan and install it into our ExpressCage MB324SP-B with no effort at all. Aftermarket fans with extra long cables can easily be managed with our built in fan cable management system –wind the cables up to keep them neat and tidy.

                                                      • Additionally, each bay has its own indicator light to notify you of any hard drive activity. Soft-blue LED makes it easier to sense when drives are in use without straining your eyes. Locking latch support for both 7pin SATA and 15pin power connector secures your connection so they’ll never slip out of place. (Requires cable with supporting locking latch features as well)
                                                      • Innovative ExpressTray Design
                                                        The magic of our ExpressTray simplifies the drive installation process to provide a complete tool-less process to remove and install hard drives or SSDs. Attach a drive within seconds to the ExpressTray and remove it just as easily –the process is easy! Simply place the front end of the drive (the side without the connectors) down into the built in screws and ensure that end sits flush with the base of the tray. Now push the rear end (the side with the connectors) downwards onto the drive and ensure that there’s no space between the drive and the tray. To remove the drive, you simply need to reverse the process. Pull on the rear tab of the tray to free up the drive and then remove the drive. Our reinforced latching system located on the ExpressTray is made extremely durable so you won’t have issues with them further down the road.

                                                      • Optional screw holes are available beneath the tray in case you want additional drive stability. Ventilated slots in front of and beneath the tray help keep airflow extremely efficient to keep your drives icy cool.
                                                      • Optional EZConvert MB703M2P-B for M.2 SATA SSD
                                                        If you are looking to use a M.2 SATA SSD with the ExpressCage MB324SP-B, pair it with our EZConvert MB703M2P-B M.2 SSD to 2.5” form factor adapter featuring tool-less adjustable locker to secure your M.2 in place. To learn more about EZConvert MB703M2P-B please click HERE..
                                                      • Main Features
                                                        Supports up to 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD into a single 5.25" bay
                                                          
                                                        Support SATA 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 12Gbps (Single channel) 
                                                          
                                                        Hot-swappable bays for quick drive installation
                                                          
                                                        Accommodates 2.5" drives with 5mm, 9.5mm &12.5mm Height
                                                          
                                                        Active Power Technology (APT) - only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay
                                                          
                                                        Removable ExpressTray system for tool-less, easy installation comparable to tray-less designs
                                                          
                                                        Optional bottom mounted screw holes for increased stability
                                                          
                                                        Blue indicator LED provided for each bay
                                                          
                                                        40mm upgradeable fan for drive cooling
                                                          
                                                        2 pin and 3 pin fan headers to support many aftermarket fan upgrades
                                                          
                                                        Single 15pin SATA power connection powers all 4 drives
                                                          
                                                        Locking latch design for both 7 pin SATA connector and 15 pin power adapter
                                                          
                                                        Fan speed control for HIGH, LOW, and AUTO (smart cooling) settings
                                                          
                                                        Metal case with heavy duty ABS tray and door latch
                                                          
                                                        Designed for power users and system builder applications, mainly space saving and hot swap usage and for 2.5” HDD or SSD
                                                      Specification
                                                      Model Number:MB324SP-B
                                                      Color:Black
                                                      Support Drive Size:2.5" SSD / HDD
                                                      Compatible Drive Type:SATA / single channel SAS (SAS host required)
                                                      Number of Drives:4
                                                      Max Drive Height:12.5mm
                                                      Drive Bay:1 x 5.25" half height drive bay
                                                      Host Interface:4 x SATA 7pin
                                                      Power Input:1 x 15 pin SATA power connector
                                                      Transfer Rate:SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps
                                                      Support HDD Capacity:No limitation
                                                      Drive Cooling:1 x 40mm fan
                                                      RAID Function:N/A
                                                      Structure / Material:Metal with parital plastic
                                                      Support Hot-Swap:Yes
                                                      Drive Security :N/A
                                                      Product Dimension (L x W x H):140.5 x 145.8 x 41.3mm
                                                      Product Net Weight:440g
                                                      Package Gross Weight:516g
                                                      RAID Status LED Indicator:N/A
                                                      Drive Activity LED Indication:Drive power: solid blue; HDD access: flashing blue
                                                      Package Contents:1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 18 - screw
                                                      SATA Connector Insertion Rate:10,000
                                                      Humidity:5%~65% RH
                                                      Operating Temperature:0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
                                                      Storage Temperature:-35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F)
                                                      Compliance:CE, RoHS, REACH
                                                      Warranty:3 years
                                                      FAQ

                                                      Q: The mounting screws for the device seem to be too short to secure the device onto my system, what should I do?

                                                      A: For computer cases that have a thick metal sheet, the included mounting screws (M3*2.5L) may not fully secure the device. Please use longer screws (M3*4L) to secure the device or contact us at tech@icydock.com for replacement screws.


                                                      Q: Can I replace the cooling fan attached to the device? Will doing that void the warranty?

                                                      A:The cooling fan we used has been thoroughly tested with the drive enclosure to ensure it functions properly and supports the fan speed control (for select models). Therefore, we suggest our customers keep the original fan for the best result. However, we understand the stock fan may not be suitable for all the applications, so we elected to honor the warranty when 3rd party fan is using. The warranty may void if the 3rd party fan causes electrical damage to the device, though.


                                                      Q:  Which specification should I check before buying the 3rd party cooling fan?

                                                      A:The following information is the fan specification requirement and compatible fan models for MB324SP-B

                                                       

                                                      Fan Dimension (LxWxH)40 x 40 x 10mm40 x 40 x 20mm 
                                                      Connector Type3 Pin Wafer
                                                      Rated Voltage (VDC)12V DC
                                                      Rated Current (A)< 0.12A (127mA)
                                                      Screw SpecificationPhillips Flat Head - M3 x 15mm - Steel
                                                      (Came with stock fan)
                                                      Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 25mm – Steel
                                                      (Not Included)

                                                       

                                                      Compatible fan models

                                                       

                                                      (without test, use it at your own risk)

                                                       

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