ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B M.2 NVMe SSD Mobile Rack for 3.5-Inch Drive Bays

Icy Dock ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B Drive Bay Adapter for 3.5" M.2, SATA/600, PCI Express NVMe - U.2 (SFF-8639) Host Interface Internal - Black

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B is a rugged and versatile solution designed to securely house M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs within standard 3.5-inch drive bays. Crafted from durable full-metal material, this mobile rack provides exceptional protection and efficient heat dissipation through an integrated aluminum heatsink and strategic ventilation openings. Its robust construction ensures long-term reliability and safeguards your data from environmental and electrical hazards. The rack supports the full NVMe bandwidth of 32Gbps via a U.2 (SFF-8639) connector, making it ideal for high-performance applications in enterprise servers, data centers, and professional media editing environments. Featuring a tray with an embedded thermal pad and passive cooling design, the unit maintains optimal operating temperatures even under heavy workloads. The inclusion of an LED status indicator allows users to monitor drive activity easily, while the key lock offers an added layer of physical security, preventing unauthorized access in sensitive settings. The design incorporates rear metal support brackets to prevent rear connector damage during disconnection and facilitate installation in tight spaces. The adjustable drive locker accommodates M.2 SSDs of all standard lengths—2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110—without the need for screws, simplifying drive swapping and maintenance. This flexibility, combined with its EMI grounding feature and vibration-resistant latch, ensures data integrity and drive longevity. Compatible with any NVMe host system, the MB601M2K-1B installs seamlessly into any standard external 3.5-inch drive bay or floppy bay, making it a versatile choice for upgrading existing systems or building new high-performance storage solutions. Whether used in data centers, professional media workflows, or demanding industrial environments, this mobile rack provides a reliable, secure, and high-speed interface for your M.2 NVMe SSDs, backed by a three-year warranty from ICY DOCK.

Features:

• EMI Grounding - protects hard drives from electrical damage

• Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure

• 2-segment key lock for additional physical security

• Integrated heat sink and ample ventilation for excellent passive cooling

• Ruggedized full-metal enclosure meeting flammability requirements

• Supports the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 32 Gbps

• Uses a U.2 port (SFF-8639) to connect, requires NVMe host

• Installs into any standard external 3.5-inch device bay or floppy bay

• Adjustable drive locker holds all length drives securely

• Fits 1x M.2 NVMe SSD of all lengths, including 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110