The ToughArmor MB508SP-B is a rugged 8-bay mobile rack enclosure for 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs. It fits into two 5.25" drive bays and includes two Mini-SAS HD connectors, offering a durable solution for high-density storage.
Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB508SP-B | |
TAA | Trade Agreements Act Compliance |
UL | Safety Standard Certification |
UL94 | Flammability of Plastic Materials |
FCC | Federal Communications Commission Compliance |
Wide Temperature | MIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7 |
• | Removable drive tray system for easy maintenance |
• | Rugged heavy duty full-metal construction of all internal and external components |
• | Perfect for rugged and industrial applications that must meet flammability requirements |
• | Fits 8x 5-15mm 2.5” SATA/SAS hard drives or SSDs in 2x 5.25” external CD/DVD drive bays |
• | Supports SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel) |
• | Large 80mm cooling fan with high, low, and off settings for full control |
• | The cooling fan is replaceable for maximum expandability |
• | Uses 2x Mini-SAS HD port for all 8 drives |
• | All 8 drives powered by 2x SATA 15-pin power cables |
• | LED status lights give you drive updates at a glance |
• | Optional drive ID labels to maintain order when using RAID |
• | Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) – Creates a safe environment for hard drives and SSDs |
• | Active Power Technology (APT) - individual LED & cooling fan only powers up if there is a drive installed in the bay |
• | Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure |
• | Supports enterprise SAS drives including seagate Exos, HGST Ultrastar C series, Dell, HPE and Toshiba SAS drives |
• | Supports SAS & SATA 6Gbps and hot swap |
• | Supports MiniSAS HD and SATA power cables with locking latch design |
• | Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support |
Model Number: | MB508SP-B |
Color: | Black |
Support Drive Size: | 8 x 2.5" SSD / HDD |
Compatible Drive Type: | SATA / single channel SAS (SAS host required) |
Number of Drives: | 8 |
Max Drive Height: | 15mm |
Drive Bay: | 2 x external 5.25" drive bay |
Host Interface: | 2 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) |
Power Input: | 2 x 15 pin SATA power connectors |
Transfer Rate: | SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel) |
Support HDD Capacity: | No limitation |
Drive Cooling: | 1 x 80 mm fan |
Structure / Material: | Full metal |
Support Hot-Swap: | Yes |
Product Dimension (W x H x D): | 146 x 157.9 x 84mm |
Product Net Weight: | 1480g |
Package GrossWeight: | 1711.7g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green |
Package Contents: | 1 - device, 1 - user manual, 1 - ID plug, 44 - 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: | 5 years limited warranty |
Q: Does MB508SP-B support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB508SP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB508SP-B , the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.
While we recommend to avoid using the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:
Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.
Molex to SATA Adapter | Molex to SATA Cable |
Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA/SAS power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.
Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.
Q: I feel that the drive tray's upper and lower metal spring is stuck when inserting the drive tray. What should I do?
A: Remove the drive tray from the enclosure and reinsert the tray without putting excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet in front of the tray. Excessive force on the front metal mesh sheet may bend the top and bottom metal spring, causing difficulties when inserting the drive tray. Therefore, please do not forcingly insert the drive tray when this happens as it may cause damage to the metal spring.
Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown |