Q: What is the difference between the MB982SP-1S and the MB982IP-1S-1 model?
A: The difference is the MB982SP-1S supports SATA and SAS hard drive or SSD with single channel support only, while the MB982IP-1S-1 supports SATA and SAS hard drive or SSD with SAS dual channel support.
Q: What is the difference between MB982SP-1S & MB382SP-3B and MB882SP-1S-1B(2B)?
A: The MB882SP-1S-1B(2B) is the first 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive or SSD converter with an overall sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive perfect for system integrators and IT professionals.
The MB982SP-1S is based off the MB882 series design but utilizes a full metal design creating a better environment for cooling, as well as giving it a rock solid construction ideal for industrial, enterprise, and military applications.
The MB382SP-3B is a new design based off the MB982SP-1S but with added open air design with exceptional cooling.
Q: Will this converter allow me to fit my SSD or 2.5" HDD into a 3.5" bay?
A: The MB982SP-1S is a 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive converter. It will fit any standard 2.5"ÂÂ SATA hard drive or SSD into any standard 3.5" hard drive bay.
Q: Will using this converter affect performance in any way?
A: This converter will not affect performance in any way because the device interface is essentially a bypass. It will be like the hard drive is directly connected to the motherboard.
Q: Does the MB982SP-1S support Samsung 840 series SSDs?
A: Yes, this converter will support all 7-15mm 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD.
Q: Does the MB982SP-1S support SATA III hard drives or SSD with SATA III interface?
A: The MB982SP-1S support SATA I / II / III hard drives or SSD with a SATA I / II / III interface.
Q: Does MB982SP-1S support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB982SP-1S does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB982SP-1S , 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.
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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.