The ToughArmor MB994SP-4SB-1 is a durable full metal backplane cage for 4 x 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, designed for external 5.25" bays. It includes fan control for enhanced cooling, ensuring efficient and reliable storage performance.


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  • Brand: Icy Dock
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                                                              • Product Introduction
                                                                Introducing the Icy Dock ToughArmor MB994SP-4SB-1 Full Metal Quad Bay 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Hard Drive/SSD Hot Swap Mobile Rack Cage for use in a single external 5.25" bay. The MB994SP-4SB-1 is predicated off the incredibly popular MB994SP-4S, while taking its general concept but, with a SATA only interface and adding the fan power switch. In addition, there is only one 4 pin power connector that will reduce the amount of cables required. The MB994SP-4SB-1 allows for many more users to use this backplane in their homes with the reduced cost. The dual 40mm cooling fans to in addition to the power switch for the fans allow for the best flexibility – Turn off when using SSD’s and on when using mechanical SATA hard drives. Furthermore, this device utilizes Active Power Technology, so that the device only power up if there are drives installed.

                                                              • The MB994SP-4SB-1 is constructed of rugged full metal to hold up in the toughest of conditions. It includes ventilation slots on the front and back for maximum airflow to keep your drives running cool, and an LED is placed on the front of each drive tray to give the user drive status at all times. The ToughArmor's rugged full metal design is also perfect for industrial and medical devices that may require a flammability rating as the rugged full metal material is considered to be already compliant with flammability requirements.
                                                                The MB994SP-4SB-1 utilizes our EZ Slide Mini Trays, making drive interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle free. The trays are built using rugged full metal so that they are durable for many lifetimes, but will not weigh you down when transporting your data from system to system. And featuring a full cage design, the added top drive cover provides added protection while moving the drive. The trays are also designed to accommodate 5mm, 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm & 15mm drives giving you the ultimate universal 2.5" hot swap bay.

                                                              • Utilizing its small form factor, the MB994SP-4SB-1 is perfect for use in gaming PCs, small form factor cases where 5.25” bays are limited and large drive capacity or SSD’s are needed. This also will benefit compact RAID 5 systems. It is built to function in the most demanding environments including military and law enforcement deployment, as well as manufacturing conditions such as embedded control systems and factory automation systems. The rugged heavy metal design makes it ideal for placement in tough environments.
                                                              • Enhance Security with Our Lockable Drive Tray
                                                                If your application demands added physical security to protect valuable data from theft, you can upgrade with the compatible lockable drive tray MB994TK-B for an instant security boost to your MB994SP-4SB-1. For bulk orders of MB994SP-4SB-1 pre-equipped with lockable drive trays, reach out to our sales team at sales01@icydock.com (Minimum Order Quantity applies).
                                                              • Make ToughArmor On-The-GO! With MB991U3-1SB
                                                                To access your data outside of your system or in a remote location, the ToughArmor MB991U3-1SB is the way to go about. The drive tray slot of MB991U3-1SB is compatible with a variety of ToughArmor drive trays including the ToughArmor MB991, MB992, MB994, MB996 and MB998 series. This allows existing ToughArmor users to access their internal drive externally without opening up the case. It is a great tool for an individual drive diagnostic test. If you need to do a safe data erase or just simply expending system storage capacity, just remove the tray from the internal ToughArmor unit and insert it in the MB991U3-1SB to perform individual tasks externally with USB 3.0 interface. Best of all, the MB991U3-1SB uses USB bus-powered and it does not require a power adapter to operate. Simply connect the USB cable to any system and you are ready to go.
                                                              • Customizable ICY DOCK Drive Enclosures: Tailored to Meet TAA & UL Certification Standards and More!
                                                                At ICY DOCK, we understand the paramount importance of adhering to various industry and safety standards. While our standard products are already crafted with the highest quality in mind, we also provide our customers with the option to customize ICY DOCK drive enclosures and mobile racks to meet their specific certification requirements. This includes standards such as TAA and UL to wide temperature tests.

                                                                Our dedicated team is fully prepared to adjust product materials and designs to ensure complete compliance. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive guidance to our clients throughout the certification process. Our goal is to not only meet precise specifications but also ensure that our products successfully pass stringent tests. Below, you'll find a detailed table listing all the optional certifications that can be tested with our customizable solutions.
                                                                Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB994SP-4SB-1
                                                                TAATrade Agreements Act Compliance
                                                                ULSafety Standard Certification
                                                                UL94Flammability of Plastic Materials
                                                                FCCFederal Communications Commission Compliance
                                                                Wide TemperatureMIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7
                                                                Customizing ICY DOCK products for specific certifications involves fees for the creation of the certificates, including necessary testing. Please note that some certificates may require recurring fees to remain valid. For more details and inquiries,please contact us at tech@icydock.com
                                                              Main Features
                                                              Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies.
                                                                
                                                              Perfect for rugged applications and complies with flammability requirements.
                                                                
                                                              Fits 4 x 5mm to 15mm 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD in a single external 5.25” bay for high performance RAID applications.
                                                                
                                                              Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs.
                                                                
                                                              Active Power Technology (APT) - individual led & cooling fan only powers up if there is a drive installed in the bay.
                                                                
                                                              1 x 4 pin power connector to reduce cable connections.
                                                                
                                                              Dual 40mm cooling fans with fan power switch allow user to turn off the fans when using SSD.
                                                                
                                                              Fan On/Off Control - adjust fan settings according to your HDD/SSD temperature
                                                                
                                                              Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure.
                                                                
                                                              Removable EZ-Slide Mini tray system for easy maintenance.
                                                                
                                                              Top Cover for the Tray Adds Extra Drive Protection.
                                                                
                                                              Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 12Gbps (single channel)
                                                                
                                                              Heavy Duty Full Metal Construction.
                                                                
                                                              Status LED on Front for Each Drive.
                                                                
                                                              Small Form Factor Perfect for IPC, Servers, and Small Form Factor Cases.
                                                              Specification
                                                              Model Number:MB994SP-4SB-1
                                                              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:15mm
                                                              Drive Bay:1 x external 5.25" drive bay
                                                              Host Interface:4 x SATA 7pin
                                                              Power Input:1 x molex 4 pin power
                                                              Transfer Rate:SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps
                                                              Support HDD Capacity:No limitation
                                                              Drive Cooling:2 x 40mm fan
                                                              Structure / Material:Full metal
                                                              Support Hot-Swap:Yes
                                                              Product Dimension (L x W x H):170 x 146 x 41.3mm
                                                              Product Net Weight:796g
                                                              Package Gross Weight:877.8g
                                                              Drive Activity LED Indication:Drive power: solid green LED; HDD access: flashing amber LED
                                                              Package Contents:1 - device, 1 - user manual, 26 - 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

                                                              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: 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.

                                                               

                                                              metal spring
                                                              Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown
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