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M.2 NVMe SSD
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Introducing ToughArmor MB833M2K-B, the world’s first ruggedized M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD tool-less removable rack. Your M.2 NVMe SSD no longer requires to be installed on a motherboard or a riser card with a tiny screw, but it can now be installed and accessed from the front of your computer without any tools! The ToughArmor MB833M2K-B comes with a patent-pending tool-less M.2 drive installation design which will alleviate the pain that many users experience when installing M.2 drives and offer easy drive maintenance and system upgrading.The ToughArmor MB833M2K-B supports blazing-fast PCIe x4 transfer speed up to 64Gb/s via Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) and accepts all standard M.2 drives lengths from 30mm to 110mm (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110).In addition, while working together with numbers of ventilation holes around the enclosure, each drive tray is equipped with a high efficiency aluminum heat sink to ensure all the M.2 NVMe SSDs remains within their optimal temperature even when it is under full load.

Ultimately, your drives will be well protected within this full metal drive enclosure and a barrel key lock to prevent any unauthorized physical access.
 
 
 

M.2 Drive is No Longer Hidden
 
 
A typical M.2 drive is installed on a motherboard or a riser card and secured by a tiny screw, and it can be a very troublesome and time-consuming process to install or remove the drive physically. However, with ICY DOCK's ToughArmor MB833M2K-B, M.2 drives are brought into the front of a computer case and makes M.2 NVMe SSD installation and removal a more straightforward and efficient process.
 

State-of-art Tool-less M.2 Drive Installation
 
M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD drives are most often inserted at a 45-degree angle then screwed down onto the motherboard. When using ToughArmor MB833M2K-B, the user can simply place the M.2 SSD in the drive tray, adjust the drive locker to the correct length per M.2 drive type, and push down the drive to lock in place. The whole process will only take users less than five seconds to complete, avoiding the hassle of tiny, easy-to-lose screws while bringing a more efficient and innovative way in installing M.2 drives.
 
 
Being a truly tool-less drive installation, installing and removing of the extra-large high-efficiency aluminum heatsink does not require any tools as well. Simply push your thumbs down against the two buttons located at the underside of the tray and the heat sink will simply pop out for you to remove. To install it back, you simply cover the tray with the heatsink and with a little downward force, it will snap right back onto the tray.
 

EMI Grounding Technology
 
 
Grounding your M.2 is very important through many swaps, to ensure your data and drive are always safe. Without grounding, when swapping drives, there is a high possibility that there may be static shocks, possibly damaging the data on the drive. With our innovative M.2 drive installation design, the adjustable M.2 locker act as a ground and once the M.2 locker clips into the SSD screw hole, the drive will be grounded by the tray and the housing of the enclosure. The grounded connector design protects your drive from static electrical surge, ensuring your data is always safe during drive swapping.
 

Full Drive Length Support
 
 
 
 
This innovative adjustable M.2 locker slider accommodates all standard M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD drive length including 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm), and 22110 (110mm), making this drive tray universal to all drive length and future-proofing the extra-long M.2 drive 22110(110mm).
 
 

Maximum Cooling Performance
 
 

M.2 NVMe SSDs are notorious for their overheating issue, which can result in performance degradation and transfer speed throttling.  We understand this issue and came fully equipped with an extra-large high-efficiency aluminum heatsink installed onto every ToughArmor MB833M2K-B’s tray. Additionally, each ToughArmor MB833M2K-B includes a pair of thermal heat pads to ensure that excessive heat is dispersed thoroughly throughout the entire heatsink.
 
 

The heat is further dispersed through the intelligently placed ventilation holes on all sides and working together with your computer cooling system.  The drive remains at optimal operating temperatures even under full load.

Full Speed Ahead
 
 

Utilizing the Mini-SAS (SFF-8643) interface, it supports the full NVMe bandwidth of 64Gbp/s, which is over five times faster than the previous SATA standard. Making it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications such as in real-time servers, high-performance PCs, deep-learning machines, and 4k/8k/3D media workstations.
 

Ruggedized to the Max
 
 
 

Ensuring the product can be relied upon for many years after its deployment, the ToughArmor MB833M2K-B is capable of holding up in the harshest environments, with a rugged heavy-duty metal construction throughout the entire device. The ToughArmor MB833M2K-B full metal design is perfect for industrial devices that require a flammability rating, since all-metal already complies with flammability requirements. Because of the extraordinary build quality, it can be used in various enterprise systems, including military and law enforcement deployment along with various manufacturing conditions such as embedded control and factory automation systems.
 

Packed with Features
 
 

The front of the ToughArmor MB833M2K-B includes a status LED when the drive is powered on, off and being accessed.  Active Power Technology (APT) allows the device power to be on only when a SSD is inserted into the enclosure.
 
 
 

For an additional physical layer of security, the large barrel key-lock is implemented to protect against unwanted physical access and to secure drives in place during rough environments, such as military deployments and in-vehicle applications.
 
 

(Optional) 3.5" to 5.25" Drive Bay Bracket
 

Converting your 5.25" device bay into a 3.5" device bay with Flex-Fit MB343SP drive bay bracket, it features a solid one-piece design with additional dual 2.5" drive slots for extra drive storage.
 
Accessories
 
Compatible Drive Tray (Caddy)
 
 
Interchangeable Drive Tray (Caddy) with:
 
 
Key Features
 
 
• Fits 1x M.2 NVMe SSD of all lengths, 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), 80mm (2280), and 110mm (22110)
• Adjustable drive locker holds all length drives securely
• Tool-less drive installation design for easy drive maintenance and system upgrading
• Installs into any standard external 3.5” device bay or floppy bay
• Uses a Mini-SAS HD port (SFF-8643) to connect, requires an NVMe host
• Supports the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 64 Gbps
• Ruggedized full-metal enclosure meeting flammability requirements
• Integrated extra-large high-efficiency heat sink and ample ventilation for excellent passive cooling
• 2-segment key lock for additional physical security
• Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure
• EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage
• Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) reduces noise and protects against environmental damage
• Active Power Technology (APT) saves power by shutting the device down when no drive is installed.
• Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty against all defects
• Complimentary support from professionally trained US-based technical support agents
Accessories
 
 
Compatible Drive Bay Conversion Kit:
 
 
 
Model Number :
MB833M2K-B
Color :
Black
Support Drive Size :
1 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110
Compatible Drive Type :
M.2 PCIe 3.0/4.0 NVMe SSD
Number of Drives :
1
Drive Bay :
1 x external 3.5" device bay
Host Interface :
1 x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
Power Input :
1x 15pin SATA power connector
Transfer Rate :
Up to 64Gbps (Depending on hard drive speed)
Support HDD Capacity :
No Limitation
Drive Cooling :
Metal heat dispersion with thermal pad for passive cooling
Structure / Material :
Metal with partial plastic
Drive Security :
2 segment key lock
Product Dimension (L x W x H) :
163 x 101 x 26mm
Product Net Weight :
479g
Package Gross Weight :
553g
Drive Activity LED Indication :
Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents :
Device, user manual, screws, thermal pads, keys
M.2 Connector Insertion Rate :
5,000
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
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: I'm connecting my Oculink NVMe PCIe HBA/RAID card to the MB833M2K-B via Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) interface, but the M.2 drives did not show up in my system.

A: The MB833M2K-B are not compatible with the Oculink PCIe HBA/RAID cards due to different connector pin assignments used on the device. Please check the compatibility list in the FAQ section for HBA/RAID cards that are compatible with MB833M2K-B.
Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB833M2K-B?

A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB833M2K-B. We highly recommend using the official cable for the best compatibility.

 

Brand Add-on Cards Compatible Cables
Awesome AWD-DT-131
(M.2 to miniSAS HD)		 Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane to Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8643 4i to SFF-8643 4i)
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desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Micro SATA Cables RHS36-2583
Amphenol RHS36-0357
Twozoh DP-014-0.5M
Twozoh DP-014-1.0M

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ASUS Hyper Kit
(M.2 to miniSAS HD)
Adaptec
(HBA)		 HBA Ultra
1200-32i		 HBA Ultra
1200-16i		 SlimSAS 8-Lane to 2 x Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8654 8i to 2 x SFF-8643 4i)

Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Adaptec 2305100-R

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HBA
1200-16i		 HBA
1200-8i
SmartHBA
2200-16i		  
Adaptec
(SmartRAID)		 SmartRAID Ultra
3258p-16i /e		 SmartRAID
3254-16i /e
SmartRAID
3258-16i /e		 SmartRAID
3254-8i
SmartRAID
3204-8i		 SmartRAID Ultra 3258p-32i /e
HighPoint SSD7120 SSD7180

Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane to Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8643 4i to SFF-8643 4i)
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Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
HighPoint 8643-8643-0350
HighPoint 8643-8643-060

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SSD7184
(SFF-8643 only)

  
SSD7580 A  

SlimSAS 8-Lane to 2 x Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8654 8i to 2 x SFF-8643 4i)
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Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
HighPoint 8654-8643-210

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Supermicro AOC-SLG3-2E4   Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane to Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8643 4i to SFF-8643 4i)
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Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Supermicro CBL-SAST-0623
Supermicro CBL-SAST-0658
Supermicro CBL-SAST-0590

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AOC-SLG3-4E2P   Oculink 4-Lane to Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8611 4i to SFF-8643 4i)

Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Supermicro CBL-SAST-0929

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Broadcom
(HBA)		 9400-16i 9405W-16i Mini-SAS HD 8-Lane to 2 x Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8643 8i to 2 x SFF-8643 4i)
Download pinout diagram


Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Broadcom 05-50061-00

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9400-8i8e
(SFF-8643 only)		 9400-8i
(2 Ports)
Broadcom
(MegaRAID)		 9440-8i
(2 Ports)		 9480-8i8e
(SFF-8643 only)
9460-16i 9460-8i
Intel
(RAID)		 RSP3TD160F RSP3QD160J
RSP3MD088F
(SFF-8643 only)		 RMSP3JD160J
RMSP3CD080F RMSP3HD080E
RSP3WD080E RSP3DD080F
RMSP3AD160F  
 
Brand Motherboards Compatible Cables
Supermicro X11DAi-N   Oculink 4-Lane to Mini-SAS HD 4-Lane Connector Cable
(SFF-8611 4i to SFF-8643 4i)

Send us the pinout diagram of the cable you
desire to use for the compatibility check

Known compatible cables:
Supermicro CBL-SAST-0929

Note: Websites listed above are not affiliated with ICY DOCK and solely responsible for their products and services

 

 

We are currently certifying our NVMe enclosure with the major add-on card manufacturers. We will be adding compatible add-on cards to the list.
 

You can click here to report a compatible add-on card/cable. If you want to check the compatibility of add-on card(s) that are not on the list, please click here.
Q: I'm using Intel/Broadcom Tri-Mode HBA and RAID cards with the MB833M2K-B, but the drives do not show up in my system.
A: The issue is caused by RAID card manufacturers using a different pin-out for Tri-Mode cards than is typically used for U.2 connections. When using the Tri-Mode cards with M.2 NVMe drives, a U.2 enabler cable must be used for Tri-Mode card to detect the M.2 drive, which reverts the pin-out to standard U.2 specifications. For more information, please Click here.
Q: The system does not detect the M.2 SSD I installed in the ICY DOCK enclosure. What should I do?

A: Since the M.2 SSD is not designed for hot-swapping, we highly recommend powering off the device/system before inserting or removing an M.2 SSD. If the system is still unable to detect the drive, follow the steps below to scan for new hardware manually:

 

Windows 10 / Windows 8 – In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, and click it from the menu. Once the device manager window pops up, right-click on the disk drive icon, and click scan for hardware changes.

 

Windows 7 – Right-click on the computer icon on the desktop, select properties, click device manager, right-click on the disk drive icon and then click scan for hardware changes.

 

Image result for disk drive scan for hardware changes

 
Q: Is the ICY DOCK NVMe enclosure supporting the PCIe 4.0 standard?
A: Yes, all ICY DOCK NVMe enclosures support the PCIe 4.0x4 standard, with up to 64Gbps transfer rates.
Q: I'm having the difficulties closing the lid of the drive tray and unable to insert the drive tray all the way to the drive enclosure after placing the M.2 SSD onto the drive tray.

A: Make sure to lock the M.2 SSD with the adjustable M.2 locker. The tray lid will not close properly if the M.2 locker is not fully secured. If you are having difficulty secure the M.2 locker or close the cover, the M.2 SSD you are using may not follow the standard M.2 SSD thickness, which is less than 1.5mm height for each side with a total height that does not exceed 3.8mm. Using the M.2 SSD with non-standard thickness will cause improper tension on the M.2 locker and tray lid and make the M.2 connector misaligned. If you are having issues inserting the drive tray to the enclosure, please stop the operation immediately and check the drive thickness to ensure it follows the standard M.2 SSD thickness - less than 1.5mm height for each side and less than 3.8mm for total height.

Metal heat dissipation sticker

 

Note: Some M.2 SSD uses a metal heat dissipation sticker that causes each side's thickness more than the 1.5mm. Remove the sticker will solve the problem, but do it at your own risk (might void the warranty of SSD)

 

ICY DOCK enclosure is design to be compatible with M.2 SSD that has standard thickness. We highly recommend checking the drive thickness before purchase, and please refer to the incompatible M.2 SSD list below for further information:

 

M.2 NVMe SSDs known to be incompatible with ICY DOCK enclosure:


 

 

Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists so we can resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Click here to report a compatible/incompatible M.2 SSD.
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