{"product_id":"icy-dock-expresscage-mb324sp-1b-4-bay-2-5-inch-sata-sas-drive-enclosure","title":"ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB324SP-1B 4-Bay 2.5-Inch SATA\/SAS Drive Enclosure","description":"Icy Dock ExpressCage MB324SP-1B Drive Enclosure for 5.25\" SATA\/600, 12Gb\/s SAS Rack-mountable - Black\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Density 2.5-Inch Storage for 5.25-Inch Drive Bays\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB324SP-1B is a 4-bay mobile drive enclosure that converts one standard 5.25-inch optical drive bay into four individually accessible bays for 2.5-inch SATA or single-channel SAS hard drives and solid-state drives. It is well suited for NAS servers, homelab systems, compact workstations, RAID arrays, backup systems, and small business servers that require flexible storage expansion in a space-efficient design. The enclosure supports SATA III data speeds up to 6Gbps and SAS 3.0 speeds up to 12Gbps when connected to a compatible SAS host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTool-Less ExpressTray Installation and Hot-Swap Convenience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eICY DOCK's ExpressTray system allows compatible drives to be installed and removed without tools. Align the drive with the built-in tray pins, press it into position, and secure it with the integrated latch. Optional screw holes provide additional retention for systems subject to vibration or frequent movement. Hot-swappable bays simplify drive replacement, upgrades, RAID maintenance, testing, and backup management without requiring the chassis to be opened. The MB324SP-1B accommodates 2.5-inch drives with common 5mm, 7mm, 9.5mm, and 12.5mm heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdjustable Cooling and Reliable Drive Monitoring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rear-mounted 40mm fan directs airflow across the installed drives, while ventilation openings in the enclosure and trays help support thermal management. A selectable jumper provides high, low, or off fan modes for balancing cooling performance and acoustics. The fan can also be replaced with a standard 2-pin or 3-pin 40mm model. Individual blue activity LEDs provide clear status feedback for each bay, while Active Power Technology helps conserve power by supplying power only to bays containing a drive. The black ABS enclosure includes support for locking-latch SATA connections when used with compatible cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e ExpressCage MB324SP-1B enclosure, user manual, ID plug, and mounting screws. The ICY DOCK MB324SP-1B is backed by a 3-year limited warranty and provides a practical, service-friendly storage solution for builders who need compact capacity and convenient drive access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS HDDs and SSDs in one 5.25-inch drive bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SATA III up to 6Gbps and single-channel SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable bays simplify drive replacement, upgrades, and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports 2.5-inch drives with 5mm, 7mm, 9.5mm, and 12.5mm heights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive Power Technology supplies power only to bays containing an installed drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-less, removable ExpressTrays provide fast installation and secure drive retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional tray screw holes add stability in vibration-prone or mobile systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual blue LED indicators provide activity status for each drive bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser-replaceable 40mm cooling fan supports high, low, and off operating modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with aftermarket 2-pin and 3-pin 40mm fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICY DOCK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44853786738730,"sku":"MB324SP-1B","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/2285\/8794\/files\/1088206369.jpg?v=1789525042","url":"https:\/\/atticusgoods.com\/products\/icy-dock-expresscage-mb324sp-1b-4-bay-2-5-inch-sata-sas-drive-enclosure","provider":"Atticus Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}