Introducing the Icy Dock ToughArmor MB994SP-4S Full Metal Quad Bay 2.5" SATA 6Gbps Hard Drive/SSD Hot Swap Mobile Rack Cage for use in a single external 5.25" bay. The MB994SP-4S is predicated off the incredibly popular MB994SP-4S, while taking its general concept but, with a SATA only interface and adding the fan power switch. In addition, there is only one 4 pin power connector that will reduce the amount of cables required. The MB994SP-4S allows for many more users to use this backplane in their homes with the reduced cost. The dual 40mm cooling fans to in addition to the power switch for the fans allow for the best flexibility – Turn off when using SSD’s and on when using mechanical SATA hard drives. Furthermore, this device utilizes Active Power Technology, so that the device only power up if there are drives installed.
The MB994SP-4S is constructed of rugged full metal to hold up in the toughest of conditions. It includes ventilation slots on the front and back for maximum airflow to keep your drives running cool, and an LED is placed on the front of each drive tray to give the user drive status at all times. The ToughArmor's rugged full metal design is also perfect for industrial and medical devices that may require a flammability rating as the rugged full metal material is considered to be already compliant with flammability requirements.
The MB994SP-4S utilizes our EZ Slide Mini Trays, making drive interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle free. The trays are built using rugged full metal so that they are durable for many lifetimes, but will not weigh you down when transporting your data from system to system. And featuring a full cage design, the added top drive cover provides added protection while moving the drive. The trays are also designed to accommodate 5mm, 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5mm & 15mm drives giving you the ultimate universal 2.5" hot swap bay.
Utilizing its small form factor, the MB994SP-4S is perfect for use in gaming PCs, small form factor cases where 5.25” bays are limited and large drive capacity or SSD’s are needed. This also will benefit compact RAID 5 systems. It is built to function in the most demanding environments including military and law enforcement deployment, as well as manufacturing conditions such as embedded control systems and factory automation systems. The rugged heavy metal design makes it ideal for placement in tough environments.
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.
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Interchangeable Internal ToughArmor:
Interchangeable External ToughArmor:
Key Features
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Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies.
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Perfect for rugged applications and complies with flammability requirements.
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Fits 4 x 5mm to 15mm 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD in a single external 5.25” bay for high performance RAID applications.
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Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - creates a safe environment for hard drives or SSDs.
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Active Power Technology (APT) - individual led & cooling fan only powers up if there is a drive installed in the bay.
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2 x 4 pin power connector to reduce cable connections.
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Dual 40mm cooling fans.
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Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure.
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Removable EZ-Slide Mini tray system for easy maintenance.
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Top Cover for the Tray Adds Extra Drive Protection.
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Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 12Gbps (single channel)
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Heavy Duty Full Metal Construction.
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Status LED on Front for Each Drive.
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Small Form Factor Perfect for IPC, Servers, and Small Form Factor Cases.
ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB994SP-4S 4 x 2.5" SATA 6Gbps/SAS HDD/SSD Mobile Rack / Cage in 1 x external 5.25" bay
Product Name :
4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD & SSD Mobile Rack for 1 x 5.25" Device Bay
Model Number :
MB994SP-4S
Color :
Black
Support Drive Size :
2.5" SSD / HDD
Compatible Drive Type :
SATA / Single channel SAS (SAS host required)
Number of Drives :
4
Max Drive Height :
15mm
Drive Bay :
1 x external 5.25" drive bay
Host Interface :
4 x SATA 7pin
Power Input :
2 x Molex 4 pin power
Transfer Rate :
SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps
Support HDD Capacity :
No Limitation
Drive Cooling :
2 x 40mm fan
Structure / Material :
Full Metal
Support Hot-Swap :
Yes
Drive Security :
N/A
Product Dimension (L x W x H) :
170 x 146 x 41.3mm
Product Net Weight :
796g
Package Gross Weight :
892g
Drive Activity LED Indication :
Drive power: solid green LED; HDD access: flashing Amber LED
Package contents :
1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 26 - screw
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
Notification
Documents
Drawings
ICY Concepts
Prevent Server Drive Ejection From User Error with ToughArmor MB994SK-1B
When working with workstations, databases, and/or servers that requires front-loading, sometimes hard drives may be accidentally ejected by an inadvertent push of the eject button. This can cause failures to the system. With the ToughArmor MB994SK-1B 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD Full Metal Mobile Rack with Key Lock, the additional security lock on each drive tray not only protects the hard drive from being easily stolen, it also prevents accidental drive ejections that lead to system crashes. But you already have a MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB994IPO-3SB and want a lock for preventative measures? Simply obtain the EZ Slide Mini Tray MB994TK-B and slide it into your MB994 series products and you now have extra protection for your hard drives!
Product Reviews
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"The MB994SP has many things going for it. Not only is a sleek looking solution to keeping all your 2.5” drives in one convenient location, but it also cools them (if they’re mechanical) and keeps them safe."
"As usual Icy Dock have delivered a product that does exactly what it promises. This is great if you have some spare 2.5” drives sitting around and you want to use them."
"The MB994SP-4S has excellent build quality, is easy to install and swap drives, and has good cooling. Other than the fact that drives cannot be locked in for security, it is a no-compromises device and I give it my full recommendation."
"The MB994SP-4S Quad Bay SATA Mobile Rack has all the hallmarks of an Icy Dock product we have come to expect. It is durable, conveniently functional and easy to install."
"There is no doubt that Icy Dock MB994SP-4S is a unique and exciting product since it can accommodate up to four 2.5" SATA/SDD/SAS HDD at the same time with only consuming a single slot of 5.25" external drive bay of a chassis. 2.5" HDD is seldom being used in desktop system due to higher cost than 3.5" HDD and its limited supportability by most of the desktop chassis. However Icy Dock MB994SP-4S has just broken the impossibility by supporting quad 2.5" HDD at the same with; ideal for those are looking for frequent & complicated data transferring, data back up."
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Q: The mounting screws for the device seem to be too short to secure the device onto my system, what should I do?
A: For computer cases that have a thick metal sheet, the included mounting screws (M3*2.5L) may not fully secure the device. Please use longer screws (M3*4L) to secure the device or contact us at tech@icydock.com for replacement screws.
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
