The ToughArmor MB996SK-6SB is a durable mobile rack for 6 x 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, fitting into a 5.25" bay. It features a keylock for added security, making it ideal for secure and reliable data management.


£319.99 
  • Brand: Icy Dock
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                                                      • Product introduction
                                                        The 5.25” bay has been a long standard in computer history. It started from the 90s legacy industrial PC cases all the way to today’s Micro ATX cases. The 5.25” bay has been widely used for optical drives such as DVD and Blue-ray, or with even a single 3.5” hard drive with mobile rack. However, it is almost impossible to use a single 5.25” drive bay to create complex RAID storage until the MB996SK-6SB Rugged Full Metal 6 x 2.5” SATA Hard Drive & SSD Backplane. This is a device commercially designed for: Medical & Military systems, Media servers, IPCs, HTPC, and All-In-One computers, approved & used by Tier 1 companies.
                                                      • High Capacity Storage in Limited Space
                                                        Utilizing the standard 5.25” bay form factor, the compact design allows the enclosure to be used in various applications, catering to a wide audience. The MB996SK-6SB excels for use in advanced RAID applications such as building dual RAID 5 arrays or high performance 4 drives in RAID 0 plus RAID 1 array for back up, all in a single external 5.25” bay. The MB996SK-6SB is extremely useful for powerful small servers, gaming rigs, home servers or HTPC’s due to its high capacity and space saving design. It is also perfect for users who needs non-RAID JBOD storage and save different contents in different drive locations. It supports wide-range of applications which is the true value of the MB996SK-6SB.
                                                      • High Security
                                                        The metal key-lock mechanism adds a layer of physical security to your data, providing access control ensuring that only authorized key holders can access drives. Locking trays protects against accidental or malicious drive ejection, protecting against data loss that can happen if a drive is ejected during an active transfer.
                                                      • Built Tough
                                                        As part of ICY DOCK's toughest line, the ToughArmor MB996SK-6SB uses a rugged full-metal construction throughout the chassis and trays, ensuring a long usable life capable of withstanding the bumps and movement found in rugged environments. ToughArmor is specifically designed for industrial applications operating in strenuous conditions, such as military, avionics systems, factory and warehouse machinery, and applications requiring a flammability rating.

                                                      • ToughArmor MB996SK-6SB features a strong 40mm user-adjustable cooling fan with high, low, and off settings, easily configurable for different environments whether you need high heat dissipation or silent operation. While ventilation holes on the tray work with the cooling fan for maximum ejection of heat. The heat dissipation properties inherent to the metal chassis further assists cooling.

                                                      • Active Power Technology (APT) allows each LED and the cooling fan to be active only when a hard drive is inserted into the same bay of the enclosure.
                                                      • Key lock
                                                        The EZ-Slide Micro with Metal Lock trays makes driver interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle free. The Eagle Hook latching mechanisms works together with the metal key-lock mechanism to securely hold drives and prevent unauthorized access, protecting your sensitive data.

                                                      • To accommodate a wider variety of computer systems, two 4-pin to 15-pin power adapters are included to support either Molex or SATA power cables.
                                                      • 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 MB996SK-6SB
                                                        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 to flammability requirements 
                                                        
                                                      Fits 6 x 5mm to 9.5mm 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD in a single external 5.25” bay for high performance RAID applications
                                                        
                                                      Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 12Gbps (single channel)
                                                        
                                                      Powerful 40mm user-configurable cooling fan with high, low, and off settings
                                                        
                                                      Individual metal key-lock mechanism for each bay
                                                        
                                                      Ample ventilation for improved cooling performance
                                                        
                                                      Individual LED status light for each bay
                                                        
                                                      Rugged Full Metal construction with aluminum body, to protect your drives
                                                        
                                                      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
                                                        
                                                      Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure
                                                        
                                                      Switch between 4-pin and 15-pin power connection with included adapter
                                                        
                                                      Removable EZ-Slide Micro tray system for easy maintenance
                                                      Specification
                                                      Model Number:MB996SK-6SB
                                                      Color:Black
                                                      Support Drive Size:2.5" SSD / HDD
                                                      Compatible Drive Type:SATA / single channel SAS
                                                      Number of Drives:6
                                                      Max Drive Height:9.5mm
                                                      Drive Bay:1 x external 5.25" drive bay
                                                      Host Interface:6 x SATA 7pin
                                                      Power Input:2 x 4 pin 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
                                                      Structure / Material:Full metal
                                                      Support Hot-Swap:Yes
                                                      Drive Security:2-segment keylock
                                                      Product Dimension (L x W x H):148.4 x 146 x 41.3 mm
                                                      Product Net Weight:726g
                                                      Package Gross Weight:815.8g
                                                      Drive Activity LED Indication:Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing amber
                                                      Package Contents:1 - device, 1 - user manual, 22 - screw , 2 - 4P to 15P cable, 2-keys
                                                      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

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