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ToughArmor EX MB491SKL-B: Industrial Rugged 2.5” SATA/SAS HDD & SSD Mobile Rack
The ToughArmor EX MB491SKL-B is a rugged, full metal mobile rack for 2.5” SATA/SAS HDDs and SSDs, designed for external 3.5" drive bays. It features a key lock and thumb screw design for enhanced security and ease of use.
- Brand: Icy Dock
- SKU: 4711132869651
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The ICY DOCK ToughArmor EX MB491SKL-B 2.5” mobile rack is MIL-STD-810G certified and built specifically for military and industrial computing systems that require exceptional drive security. It uses a rugged, heavy-duty metal construction, which is considered to be already compliant with flammability requirements and capable of withstanding the harshest environments. In addition, the metal key lock prevents unauthorized access to your important drives, and the thumb screw lock adds extra protection from impact, reducing drive tray vibration and increasing drive stability during transportation. Furthermore, the removable drive tray design allows the interchangeability between systems.
The ToughArmor MB491SKL-B supports 2.5-inch SAS and SATA hard drives or SSDs at 6Gbps transfer speeds and is backward compatible with 3Gbps drives and hosts. The MB491SKL-B dual-lock mobile rack is an ideal data storage enclosure for enterprise, industrial, in-vehicle, military, and medical applications where reliability and security are critical.
Removable Design with Maximum ProtectionThe removable drive tray design supports hot-swap and makes maintenance completely hassle free in the event of a hard drive failure. With a simple swap of the hard drive, your overall down time is greatly reduced which is especially useful for time sensitive projects and applications. The trays are designed to accommodate a 7 to 15mm height hard drive or SSD, creating a 2.5” hot swap bay for any standard SATA/SAS drive. While the tray is not installed to the MB491SKL-B, the Anti-Dust Flap helps prevent dust from entering the device.
The metal key lock on the tray prevents unauthorized access to your drive. The unique thumb screw design locks the metal tray into the device to minimize the drive vibration, and to prevent accidental drive tray ejection, providing the ultimate protection for your hard drives or solid-state drives.
The removable drive tray design combined with our dual layer drive security system makes the ToughArmor EX MB491SKL-B a great mobile rack for mobile servers and military grade systems.
Packed with FeaturesThe front of the ToughArmor EX includes a status LED when the drive is powered on, off and accessed. Active Power Technology (APT) allows the status LED to be on only when a hard drive is inserted into the enclosure. We have also included drive ID plugs so users with multiple MB491SKL-B units in their system can give each drive tray a unique ID number.
A Military-grade DurabilityChallenging environments require gear that can take a beating and withstand harsh conditions for as long as the situation demands. It takes more than your average SSD/HDD mobile rack enclosure to meet these requirements. The MB491SKL-B 2.5" drive enclosure complies with military standards *MIL-STD-810H 516.8 (Shock) and 514.8 (Vibration) and is built with the full-metal construction for flammability requirements, making MB491SKL-B suitable for even the most demanding applications.
*Note: MIL-STD-810H is the set of methods and test procedures that have governed environmental engineering considerations for aerospace and defense applications for over 60 years.
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 military-grade 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 EX MB491SKL-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 Vibration Test MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I (Resistance to vibrations) Functional Shock MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8- Procedure I (Protection against shocks) *IEC 60529 (IPX5) Protection against water jets 
*The drive mobile rack enclosure needs to have a customized front water-resistant panel added to pass the IEC 60529 (IPX5) certification. Water resistance refers to preventing water from entering the enclosure through the front panel when the product is installed in the chassis, rather than making the entire enclosure water-resistant.
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.comMain Features• Low profile design for small form factor applications such as industrial small PCs, surveillance, embedded systems, automation systems, aerospace systems and mobile DVR systems• Military standard MIL-STD-810G drop test certified • Dual Locks design – Metal key lock (for drive security) and thumb screw lock (for impact/vibration)• Removable drive tray design for easy maintenance which fully supports SATA hot-swap• Unique drive ID plugs for drive trays are included (#1 - #8)• Fits 1 x 5mm to 15mm height 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD in external 3.5” drive bay• Supports SAS or SATA HDD/SSD at 6Gbps and is backwards compatible with SATA 3Gbps drives and hosts (SAS host is required for SAS drives)• Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 3,0 12Gbps (single channel)• Rugged Heavy Duty Full Metal construction, perfect for enterprise applications• Multi-Flow Technology - provides excellent passive cooling• Anti-Vibration Technology - creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs• Active Power Technology (APT) - individual led only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay• EMI Grounding - protects hard drives from electrical damage• Anti-Dust Flap prevents dust from entering when device not used• Locking latch for both SATA 7 pin data port and SATA 15 pin power port• Compliance with MIL-STD-810H method 516.8 (Shock) and 514.8 (Vibration)SpecificationModel Number： MB491SKL-B Color： Black Support Drive Size： 2.5" SSD / HDD Compatible Drive Type： SATA / single channel SAS (SAS host required) Number of Drives： 1 Max Drive Height： 15mm Drive Bay： 1 x 3.5" drive bay Host Interface： 1 x SATA 7pin (support SAS single channel) Power Input： 1 x SATA 15pin power Transfer Rate： SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps Support HDD Capacity： No limitation Drive Cooling： Metal heat dispersion Structure / Material： Full metal Support Hot-Swap： Yes Drive Security： Thumb screw lock & 2-segment keylock Product Dimension (L x W x H)： 138 x 101.2 x 25.4mm Product Net Weight： 389g Package Gross Weight： 442g Drive Activity LED Indication： Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing amber Package Contents： 1 - device, 1 - user manual, 8 - screw, 2 - key，1 - drive ID plug 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 , MIL-STD-810H Warranty： 5 years limited warranty FAQQ: Does MB491SKL-B support the new SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB491SKL-B does not support the SATA 3.3 / SAS 3.0 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA/SAS HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB491SKL-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 Related Articles
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