The ToughArmor MB839SP-B is a rugged mobile rack that allows 2.5" SATA SSDs or HDDs to be used in PCIe 2.0 x1 slots. It supports hot-swapping for easy drive management and provides a reliable solution for expanding storage capabilities.
Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB839SP-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 |
• | Compatible with Mac Pro 2008-2012 models with no driver required |
• | Fits 1x SATA hard drive or SSD from 7mm to 9.5mm in height |
• | Uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface, also supports installation into PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots |
• | Installs into single-width PCIe expansion slot |
• | PCIe interface provides both power and data transfer which ultimately reduce cable clutter |
• | Narrow design allows for multiple bays to be installed side-by-side in a modular design |
• | Includes full-height PCIe faceplate to protect against buildup of dust |
• | Strong hot-swap connector rated for a minimum of 10,000 insertion/removal cycles |
• | Eagle-hook lock system keeps the drive secure in the enclosure |
• | EMI Grounding – protects hard drives from electrical damage |
• | Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) reduces noise and protects against environmental damage |
• | 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 |
• | Complimentary support from professionally trained US-based technical support agents |
Model Number: | MB839SP-B |
Color: | Black |
Support Drive Size: | 1 x 2.5" SSD / HDD |
Compatible Drive Type: | SATA |
Number of Drives: | 1 |
Max Drive Height: | 9.5mm |
Drive Bay: | 1 x PCIe 2.0 expansion slot |
Host Interface: | PCIe 2.0 x1 or above |
Power Input: | PCIe 2.0 |
Transfer Rate: | Up to 500MB/s (depending on hard drive speed) |
Support HDD Capacity: | No limitation |
Drive Cooling : | Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling |
Structure / Material: | Metal with partial ABS plastic |
Support Hot-Swap: | Yes |
Product Dimension (W x H x D): | 154 x 122 x 22mm |
Product Net Weight: | 195g |
Package Gross Weight: | 277g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; Drive access: flashing green |
Package Contents: | Device, user manual, screws |
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 MB839SP-B support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB839SP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB839SP-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 want to see the drive status from the front panel on PC case/chassis. What should I do?
A: There is a 2-pin front panel header(s) on the PCBA of the product. The drive status can be displayed from the front panel after connecting the front I/O wire to the corresponding 2-pin header of the product. For detailed connected methods, please refer to the user manual of the PC case/chassis.
Drive Status | LED Indication |
Power | Solid Light |
Drive Access | Flashing Light |
Note: The I/O wire connected to the PC case/chassis are not included in the product package.