Note: 03/17/2022 - The MB699VP-B V2 is designed to be compatible with NVMe host cards only. Therefore, due to circuit board's design differences, the recently introduced Tri-mode NVMe/SAS/SATA host cards are not compatible with the MB699VP-B V2. If you have purchased the enclosure and are experiencing connectivity issues with Tri-mode cards, please contact us at tech@icydock.com for further assistance.
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The ToughArmor MB699VP-B V2 is a Ruggedized Quad Bay Removable U.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure supporting PCIe 4.0 and fetching up to 64Gb/s data transfer rates through OCuLink (SFF-8612) interface. It is made out of heavy-duty full-metal construction and equipped with removable U.2 drive trays that simplify the time-consuming drive installation/removal process for easy drive maintenance. As PCIe 4.0 NVMe U.2 SSDs are prone to high temperatures under heavy load, the built-in dual 40x20mm cooling fans keep the drives at optimal temperatures and let you adjust the fan speed through the 3-speed fan control located in the rear of the enclosure.
Superior PCIe 4.0 Performance
To unlock the full potential of the PCIe 4.0 U.2 NVMe SSD, each drive bay uses a dedicated OCuLink (SFF-8612) connector to achieve the bandwidth rate of 64Gb/s, which is two times faster than PCIe 3.0 and 10 times faster than SATA standards. The extremely fast IOPS (Input/output operations per second) makes it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications such as autonomous driving, mobile automation, real-time forecast, film editing, and military computing.
Removable Drive Tray Design
Typically, NVMe U.2 SSDs are installed inside the computer case, which can be tough to reach when it requires maintenance. With the ToughArmor MB699VP-B V2, your drives are brought to the frontal 5.25" optical drive bay, where the U.2 SSDs can be easily accessed, making drive maintenance more efficient and straightforward process. The removable drive trays support any standard U.2 SSD from 5mm to 15mm drive height.
Maximizing Cooling Performance
Built-in with the dual 40x20mm cooling fans, the heat generates by U.2 SSD is further dispersed through the intelligently place ventilation holes throughout the entire enclosure. The dual cooling fans come with three fan speed settings: High, Low, and off. The user can choose the appropriate fan speed option to keep the drives at optimal operating temperatures.
EMI Grounding Technology
Grounding your drives are essential as swapping drives without the proper grounding may lead to hardware damage due to static shocks. With our innovative EMI Grounding Technology, once the drive is screwed onto the drive tray, the drive will be in a constant grounded state throughout the tray, housing, and computer system to ensure your drives are protected from static electrical surges safe during swapping.
ToughArmor Protection
Ensuring the enclosure can be relied upon for many years, the ToughArmor MB699VP-B V2 is capable of holding up in the harshest environment. It comes equipped with rugged, heavy-duty full-metal protection throughout the entire device and tray, making it perfect for industrial devices that may require a flammability rating. The outstanding build quality is suitable for various enterprise systems such as military and law enforcement industries, in-vehicle computers, and manufacturing conditions such as embedded control and factory automation systems.
Packed with Features
An LED status light built into the tray lets you know your drive is powered up and in use. The LED will shut off when no drives are installed to save power.
Never forget which drives belong in what bays. With included individual drive ID labels, you'll always know which drive tray belongs in your RAID array or which drives contains specific files. Freely unplug and rearrange them to better suit your configurations or remove them for a simplified look.
The ToughArmor MB699VP-B V2 supports 15-pin SATA power cables with locking latches. You'll never need to worry about cables unintentionally disconnecting from your enclosure. Once these cables are connected, they will lock and stay in place.
(Optional) M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 NVMe SSD Adapter
Converting your M.2 NVMe SSD into U.2 NVMe SSD with EZConvert MB705M2P-B adapter offers tool-less SSD installation and comes with a large heatsink designed explicitly for high-speed M.2 NVMe SSDs.
Compatible Drive Trays
EZ Slide Mini Tray MB991TRAY-B Drive Tray for ToughArmor MB607, MB699, MB991, MB994 Series
EZ Slide Mini Tray MB994TK-B Drive Tray with 2-Segment Lock for ToughArmor MB607, MB699, MB991, MB994 Series
Key Features
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Supports 4x PCIe NVMe U.2 SSD, up to 15mm drive height
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Installs into any standard external 5.25" optical drive bay
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Uses 4x OCuLink (SFF-8612) to connect, pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1
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Supports PCIe 4.0 specification with transfer rates up to 64Gb/s per drive bay
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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.
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Q: My NVMe drive did not detect after inserting it back into the device while powered on?
A: For systems that support hot-plug function, while your system is powered on, each drive insertion and removal cycle will require a manual refresh from the operating system in order for the system to recognize the drive.
If you are unable to detect the drive after performing the manual refresh, your system might not support hot-plug functions. We suggest you check with the motherboard/add-on card manufacturer to see if it supports the NVMe hot-plug function.
Windows 10 / Windows 8 – In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, then select from the menu, right-click on the disk drive and then select scan for hardware changes.
Windows 7 – Right-click on computer icon on desktop and select properties, click Device Manager, right-click on the disk drive and then select scan for hardware changes.
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: Can I replace the cooling fan attached to the device? Will doing that void the warranty?
A:The cooling fan we used has been thoroughly tested with the drive enclosure to ensure it functions properly and supports the fan speed control (for select models). Therefore, we suggest our customers keep the original fan for the best result. However, we understand the stock fan may not be suitable for all the applications, so we elected to honor the warranty when 3rd party fan is using. The warranty may void if the 3rd party fan causes electrical damage to the device, though.
Q: Which specification should I check before buying the 3rd party cooling fan?
A:The following information is the fan specification requirement and compatible fan models for MB699VP-B V2
Fan Dimension (LxWxH)
40 x 40 x 10mm
40 x 40 x 20mm
Connector Type
3 Pin Wafer
Rated Voltage (VDC)
12V DC
Rated Current (A)
< 0.12A (127mA)
Screw Specification
Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 15mm - Steel(Not Included)
Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 25mm – Steel (Came with stock fan)