Icy Dock ToughArmor MB998IP-B 8-Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA Drive Enclosure in Metal for High-Performance RAID Applications

Icy Dock ToughArmor MB998IP-B Drive Enclosure for 5.25" - Mini-SAS HD Host Interface Internal - Black

The Icy Dock ToughArmor MB998IP-B is a robust 8-bay drive enclosure designed to provide reliable and high-speed storage solutions for demanding enterprise and professional environments. Crafted from heavy-duty full-metal construction, this enclosure ensures maximum durability and efficient heat dissipation, making it suitable for intensive applications such as data mining, video processing, HPC, and enterprise server solutions. Its compact form factor uses a single 5.25" bay to host up to eight 2.5" SAS or SATA drives, each measuring between 5mm and 7mm in height, supporting high IOPS and low latency data access. The rugged design and industrial-grade materials make it ideal for mission-critical systems, including medical, military, and media server applications, where reliability and stability are paramount.

Features:

• Heavy-duty full-metal construction for durability and heat dissipation

• Supports 8 x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives (5mm-7mm height) in a single 5.25" bay

• Dual Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors enable high-bandwidth, reliable data transfer

• EZ Slide Nano trays with eagle-hook lock system for easy and secure drive swapping

• Dual 40mm user-controllable cooling fans with high, low, and off settings

• Active Power Technology (APT) powers fans and LEDs only when drives are installed

• Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) enhances drive stability and lifespan

• Drive label plugs facilitate RAID drive management

• Requires only two 15-pin SATA power connectors for all drives

• Designed for rugged industrial, medical, military, and enterprise environments