ICY TIP: Best Screw-less 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD/HDD Mounting Bracket for Computer Maker and System Integrator - MB990SP-B

With a very tight economy and the demand for cheaper and faster computers on the rise cost needs to be saved where ever it can. One of the major contributors to cost is labor. To cut cost and labor the MB990SP-B is a perfect and affordable way for, computer manufactures, computer makers, Industrial PC makers, or system builders to ease computer assembly.

With the major advances in computer storage devices, drives are becoming smaller and the 2.5" form factor is becoming the new standard for storage devices. When using 2.5" drives with generic PC cases most of the time you need to use a 2.5" to 3.5" bracket to property mount the drive in the case. The problem with traditional style brackets are the amount of screws needed and most importantly the time spent installing all of the screws. With most brackets on the market using about 12 screws to install 2 x 2.5" drive into a 3.5" bay, time can add up especially on a major production line.

The benefits to using the MB990SP-B on a production line can help reduce cost on labor in assembling computers. The MB990SP-B easily installs into a standard 3.5" bay with no screws to attach. Another feature that can be utilized in computer assembly is the ability to mount 2 x 2.5" drives in a single 3.5" bay with no screws. When using the older screw type brackets 12 screws would need to be used to mount 2 x 2.5" drives in an ATX tower case. The MB990SP-B also makes installing additional drives to your system or regular maintenance a snap with the screw-less design. Also upgrading to the new popular SSD is as easy as sliding in the new drive. The MB990SP-B uses absolutely no screws and is tool less, cutting time down more than 30 seconds per installation in a production line opposed to the traditional bracket style system. The time saved can add up in a production line environment. Cutting time can increase productivity equating to more units produced. Most importantly, the labor and maintenance cost.

The MB990SP-B is the affordable and quick way to cut labor cost in a production line environment with out sacrificing rigidity. Please click on following link to learn more about MB990SP-B EZ-FIT Dual 2.5" to 3.5" SATA & IDE SSD / HDD Bracket.

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New Product Announcement - MB974SP-B Tray-less 4 in 3 SATA 3 Hot-Swap RAID Backplane Module with eSATA & USB 2.0 Port

Introducing the new face of Icy Dock screw-less technology, the MB974SP-B 4-in-3 SATA Backplane. This product allows the user to install 4 x 3.5” SATA hard drives into a computer case’s 3 available 5.25” device bays. Using our world renowned screw-less technology, no screws or tools are required to insert or eject the drives making hot swapping a completely hassle free experience.

The front of the device includes childproof power buttons for each and they also act as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism to prevent a door from being opened easily. Also on the front are USB and eSATA ports to quickly and easily connect external storage peripherals.

On the rear of the MB974SP-B is a monster 80mm cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots. The fan also features an “on-demand” power system, so that the fan is only powered on if a drive’s power is on. So even if all 4 slots are filled, the fan will only spin if one of the drives is powered on. And if the included fan is not enough, it can be upgraded to use most aftermarket 80mm case fans that use a 2 or 3 pin connector. A 3 speed fan control is built in letting the user choose between high, low, or auto which uses our Smart Cooling Technology to adjust fan speed according to the cooling requirements of the drives.

Product Features:

* Fits 4 x 3.5" SATA HDD into 3 x 5.25" Device Bays

* Screw-less, tool-less design for genuine plug & play and hot swap use

* Compatible with SATA 6 Gb/sec

* Stylish aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation

* 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow

* On-demand power system - Fan power only when a drive is powered on

* Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use 2-pin or 3-pin connectors

* 3 speed fan control including Smart Cooling Technology providing temperature

* Front and rear ventilation slots

* Front side USB and eSATA ports for convenient external storage connections

* Individual power switches and LEDs for each drive

* Child-proof power buttons to avoid accidental power shut down

* Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection

* Internal SATA cable and USB header cable built into rear of device

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Easily Install a 2.5" SATA SAS Hard Drive and SSD into Mac Pro 3.5" Slot Using the Icy Dock MB982IP-1S Full Metal SSD Converter

As most people familiar with the computer industry are aware, solid state drives are slowly taking hold of most people’s computers, whether they are from companies like HP or Dell, or if they are custom built by the user. However, in all of this commotion, one group of people has been neglected, and that is the large community of Mac Pro desktop users. Even now, Mac Pro desktops are not set up to natively uses a 2.5” SSD, so the user is left to find their own solution. But a simple bracket will not allow an SSD to be mounted like on a normal PC case. The problem must be solved with a product that emulates a 3.5” SATA HDD so that it can be mounted in the Mac Pro drive tray, and slide in for a smooth and seamless installation.

As a leader in the storage enclosure industry, Icy Dock is proud to provide the top rated solution for Mac Pro users. Using the Icy Dock MB982IP-1S, a Mac Pro user can insert a 2.5” SATA / SAS hard drive and SSD and can then easily mount it to the Mac Pro drive tray for installation. The MB982IP-1S is a perfect simulation of a 3.5” SATA HDD, using the same dimensions, mounting hole locations, and connections. It is constructed with a full metal frame and a stylish silver finish to match perfectly with the Mac Pro.

Here are some great SSDs to consider for use with Mac Pro systems for lightning fast performance:

A-DATA S599

Crucial RealSSD

G.Skill Phoenix Pro

Intel X25-M

Kingston SSDNow V

Kingston SSDNow V+

OCZ Vertex 2

OCZ Agility 2

OWC Mercury Extreme™ Pro SSD

The MB982IP-1S is now available at Other World Computing (Macsales.com): 

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Optimize Your HDD Storage System Performance In Your Gaming Case

On most name brand gaming cases such as Antec Nine Hundread, Thermaltake Armor+MX, and COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP there are many different features that make them better than your basic beige case. Besides the fancy lights and big cooling fans there are always a couple of unused 5.25" bays on the front of the case.

With the Icy Dock MB973SP-B this takes advantage of the unused 5.25" bays and gives you performance with out sacrificing the looks of your gaming case. With the prices of hard drives dropping you may have a couple extra hard drives lying around not being utilized and have nowhere to store them. If that's the case, the MB973SP-B is the internal hard drive enclosure for you. Of course, it not only lets you store your hard drives, it also comes with many features that you don't see on other enclosures on the market today.

Let's take a look at this all new 3.5" SATA tray-less module designed with gamers and power users in mind.

MB973SP-B Features Overview:

Individual power button for each drive

Features of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B include being able to turn off the power to each hard drive independently from each other. This will allow you to save power when that particular hard drive is not in use. Besides saving power it will also increase the life of the hard drive since it will not be spinning up.

Tray-Less design for easy hard drive access

                     

The enclosure also has front access to hot swap your hard drives. The enclosure has a tray-less design for genuine plug & play and hot swap use. No more fumbling around with removing the side of your case when you need to swap out hard drives.

80mm cooling fan with smart cooling technology

                     

As many of you already know, heat can be a major contributor to the reduced life of new hard drive, especially for RAID setups since the drives run at the same time. With the Icy Dock MB973SP-B cooling is improved due to its dedicated hard drive fan. The Icy Dock MB973SP-B has a massive 80mm fan keeping your hard drives cool for longevity and performance. The enclosure also has a fan controller with smart-cooling technology to make sure the fan is supplying enough air to the drives. The controller senses the drives temperature and speeds up or down the fan as needed. The enclosure has both 2 PIN and 3 PIN fan connector which compatible with most of the high performance fan on the market.

Front side USB and eSATA ports

                     

Another feature of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B is the two easy access front panel interface connectors. The first is a standard USB port perfect for a thumb drives or any USB device instead of going around the back of the case. Second is an eSATA connector perfect for your portable 2.5” drive with eSATA interface like the Icy Dock MB668US-1SB. So you can connect it directly to the front eSATA port and connect the USB to the USB port for the power.

Besides functioning and making life easier the Icy Dock MB973SP-B looks good doing it. It follows many design themes of some of the popular gaming cases out today. The enclosure has a Black aluminum faceplate that fits most of the popular gaming cases. Aluminum body constriction protects the drives and provides better heat dispersion for you hard drives. The enclosure allows for SATA 6 Gb/sec for high speed SSD drives so you don’t have to worry about losing any speed with your new lightning fast SSD.

Now that we know the features of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B you might wonder how it will help the gamer that wants more performance out of their computer. With the availability of have three hard drives mounted in you case you can utilize all three hard drives to get improve your gaming experience. Benefits of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B no mater how you have it configured are easy hard drives installation, easy maintenance when drive failed, and better cooling ensures drive runs cool.

Other options:

1. Use 3 drives for RAID 5, connect drives to motherboard or RAID controller card.

2. Use 2 of the drives for RAID 1 connected to motherboard for protection. Use 1 high performance HDD or SSD for OS & Applications, and have the OS & Applications backup on the RAID 1 drives.

3. Use a duplicator program or clone software to make a quick and easy copy of your main hard drive. The Icy Dock MB973SP-B will allow you swap drives in and out to make as many copies as you would like.

4. Use one drive for your OS, one for games and applications and the last for storing larger media files.

5. Use 2 high performance hard drives in RAID 0 for OS & Applications and use the 3rd drive for making a backup of the risky RAID 0 drives.

If you want a hard drive enclosure that will take up those unused 5.25” bays on the front of your gaming case then the Icy Dock MB973SP-B is the enclosure for you. It utilizes the bays and makes hot swapping hard drives quick and easy with its tray-less design. If you are a gamer that wants your computer to have more performance by using three drives then the Icy Dock MB973SP-B is the quick and easy fix for your problem.

Now that we know the features of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B you might wonder how it will help the gamer that wants more performance out of their computer. With the availability of have three hard drives mounted in you case you can utilize all three hard drives to get improve your gaming experience. Benefits of the Icy Dock MB973SP-B no mater how you have it configured are easy hard drives installation, easy maintenance when drive failed, and better cooling ensures drive runs cool.

Please check the following link for more product information.

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With Apple leading the way in making laptops smaller, thinner, lighter, and more powerful the world of laptop manufactures now must keep up with them. Apple's new Mac Book Air is evidence of Apple's advances in laptop technology as well as keeping the new power sleek and thin. The new Mac Book Air has a very thin body of only 0.68" with the laptop closed. The Air besides being one of the thinnest laptops on the market it also has some other features that no other laptop has. The built in Solid State Drive or SSD has not only replaced the normal hard drive but has also been imbedded into the mother board for even more space reduction. The SSD has very fast read/write speed opposed to the traditional hard drive. It can allow the laptop to start up almost instantly. What the SSD makes up for in speed, performance, and durability it lacks in storage capacity. With only three models being released of only 64Gb, 126Gb, or 256Gb it can be a problem when you need to store your big picture files or video files or what ever else you may need to store that would fill up your precious SSD capacity.

A storage solution that can be used with the Mac Book Air that will keep the sleek thin look but not sacrificing capacity is the combination of the Icy Dock MB663UB-1S-1 and a 2.5" SATA hard drive. With the prices of 2.5" SATA hard drives going down a 500 GB portable external hard drive can be achieved for a very reasonable price. The MB663UB-1S-1 is a very smart solution to the storage dilemma of the Mac Book Air. The MB663UB-1S-1 has a built in USB cord that can supply the unit with power as well as transferring data. No more carrying around a USB cable for your external hard drive. With one simple USB cord plugged into your Air you can view or edit your large data with out using space on your Air's SSD. Besides being very useful the MB663UB-1S-1 also looks as well as it works. The MB663UB-1S-1 has very similar look to the Mac Book Air being thin, light weight and sleek. The enclosure is made with an aluminum shell to protect the drive where ever it may go. Installing the hard drive is a snap; it includes the required tool and has a screw-less design to install the hard drive. The enclosure fits any standard 2.5" SATA hard drive with 9.5mm drive height. Backed with a 3 year warranty the MB663UB-1S-1 is the ultimate portable hard drive enclosure for your Mac Book Air.

If you need something more than just a portable hard drive enclosure then the MB561US-4S-1 is the perfect solution for you. The MB561US-4S-1 will allow any Mac weather it be your new Mac Book Air or your home iMac or Mac Pro this will be your ultimate storage system. The MB561US-4S-1 has the capability of holding up to 8Tb of data. The unit has four trays to house up to 2Tb drives each. The MB561US-4S-1 has two different interfaces to choose from. Each can be used for different applications for your specific needs. If you have a Mac Pro with a port multiplier card you can use the eSATA interface to see each individual drive. If you are using your Mac Book Air you can use the USB interface to see each drive individually. The unit features a back fan to keep the entire unit cool. You also have the option of controlling the fan speed easily on the back of the unit. Installing the drives into the unit is easily done using the included screws. In each tray, four screws hold the hard drives securely to the units hard drive trays. With the hard drives installed on the trays you can take advantage of the Hot Swap features on the MB561US-4S-1. You can remove and replaces hard drives as you please with the system running without a hitch. Following along the same stylistic lines of Apples products the MB561US-4S-1 looks good as well as works good. The case on the unit is made from sturdy aluminum which keeps the unit rugged to protect your hard drives with in. The MB561US-4S-1 has a 3 year warranty backing this quality unit. If you need to share the data on the MB561US-4S-1 with your entire network do not worry, it can adapt to your Apple Airport extreme, Time capsule, Router and wireless NAS storage so any system on the same network can share its data.

Further information on connecting your MB561US-4S-1 to a network can be found HERE.

If you need an external hard drive for your new Mac Book Air than the MB663UB-1S-1 is the device for you. With its sleek look and its storage capabilities the MB663UB-1S-1 is the ultimate solution for storage on the go. If you need something with more capacity with out compromising looks then the MB561US-4S-1 is the storage solution for you.

Please check the following link for more product information.


MB663UB-1SB-1:
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MB561US-4S-1:
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ICY TIP: Still not convinced to buy an SSD? Build a drive that exceeds the WD VelociRaptor in capacity, performance, and value By using two SATA HDD in RAID 0 with the MB982SPR-2S

One major complaint for going the SSD route is that you have to pick and choose your data carefully, due to limited storage capacity. This means that you will likely store your operating system files, and maybe a game or piece of software on the drive, and that is it. The obvious answer is to simply get a bigger SSD, however the current price point for SSDs is almost $2.00 per GB. So to get a drive the same size as a standard HDD in a desktop, you are looking at almost $500! The next fastest type of drive would be the Western Digital VelociRaptor, able to achieve average read and write speeds of about 120-130 MB/second, but they face a similar problem; their price is too high, and that forces the user to sacrifice space for speed.

But what if you could have both blazing fast read and write speeds, and the storage capacity of a regular HDD? What if there was a way of obtaining speeds faster than a Western Digital VelociRaptor, had more capacity, and it was cheaper?

These important questions are answered with the Icy Dock MB982SPR-2S, which can take two 2.5" SATA HDDs, and fit them into the space of a single 3.5" SATA HDD. Most importantly, the device include hardware RAID to allow the user to place the drives in BIG, RAID 1, or RAID 0, yielding different performance and functionality. One could take two 2.5" SATA HDD, such as the Hitachi TravelStar 500GB 7200RPM drives, place them in the MB982SPR-2S and create a RAID 0 array. The result will be a 3.5" form factor drive with a 1TB capacity, and average read & write speeds of about 160MB/second! (See HD Tune benchmark results below).

 
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Now you have 25% increases in your transfer rates and a massive storage capacity to store ALL of your programs and files, rather than having to pick and choose and maintain multiple drives.

This is a phenomenal set up for gamers, audio engineers, video editors, and even an IT professional looking to maximize their network speeds for a small business.

MB982SPR-2S - Dual 2.5" to 3.5" SATA HDD & SSD RAID Converter
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Icy Tip: Maximize the Intel X25-M SSD's Performance in RAID 0 For PC & Mac with Icy Dock MB982SPR-2S

The prices of solid state drives are decreasing slowly, which means they are becoming more widely available for the average consumer, rather than being reserved for power and enterprise users. Even with this new wave of major system upgrades, users are still trying to tap into the potential that SSDs have to offer, and do so using the same tools they know and love such as RAID arrays and hot swap drive bays.

This is where the Icy Dock MB982SPR-2S Dual Bay SSD RAID Converter stands alone, offering unique abilities through a practical design and cutting edge technologies. The MB982SPR-2S allows a user to insert 2 x 2.5" SATA SSDs into a enclosure that fits the exact form factor of a 3.5" SATA hard disk drive. This means that it fits anywhere a 3.5" drive can fit, including hot swap mobile racks, and standard internal drive bays. Best of all, it doesn't require a single tool or screw to install the drives. And it does all of this while giving the user the ability to set up a RAID array such as RAID 0 or RAID 1, and making it so that it is not dependent on an external RAID card or a motherboard.

Since Icy Dock is the top name in SSD converters, it was a natural step to create a product that can take SSDs to a whole new level. The MB982SPR-2S takes various technologies that have been perfected by Icy Dock, and integrates them into the ultimate SSD add-on component, which can be used with any Windows system, as well as the Mac Pro desktop. The biggest feature of the device is that it crams 2 high performance SATA drives into the same space as a single 3.5" drive, and does so in a tool-less fashion. Once in the enclosure, the converter fits right into your PC tower, Mac Pro, or mobile rack. Here are some top computer cases that will gladly hold your MB982SPR-2S:

1. Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower

2. Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Mid Tower

3. Thermaltake Armor Plus ATX Full Tower

4. NZXT Apollo ATX Mid Tower

5. Corsaid Obsidian Series ATX Full Tower

Once inside the Windows or Mac desktop, the user can utilize provided software for both platforms to set up a RAID array. Putting the drives into RAID 0 increases drive performance, and doubles the storage capacity, and using a pair of Intel X25-M 80GB SSDs, the MB982SPR-2S achieved read speeds of 253.3 MB/sec, and write speeds around 134.3 MB/second; read speeds maxed out the SATA II limitation, and write speeds increased by almost 75%! When not in RAID, each drive had read speeds of 240.7 MB/sec and write speeds of 82.2 MB/sec. On the other side of the spectrum, using a RAID 1 array mirrors the two drives together for maximum protection against drive failure. So if 1 drive fails, you can keep working uninterrupted since the backup drive is an exact clone of the other. Then, when work can be paused, the replacement drive can be inserted and automatic rebuilding can begin, at which point you can start working again. In either case, because the RAID array is created and maintained by the enclosure, your high performance volume is now mobile, and can be transferred from system to system; it also leaves your RAID volume unaffected by situations such as a motherboard replacement or BIOS update.

Alongside the Intel X25-M 80GB SSD, here are some other blazing fast drives that will yield astounding increases in performance:

1. Corsair P128, 128GB
2. OCZ Agility 2, 60GB
3. Kingston SSDNow V+ Series, 64GB
4. ADATA S599, 64GB
5. OCZ Vertex Series, 60GB

Whether you are a media professional looking to boost your system for video rendering or audio editing, or you are a hardcore gamer looking to avoid loading times, the MB982SPR-2S will take your computing experience to the next level of power.

MB982SPR-2S - Dual 2.5" to 3.5" SATA HDD & SSD RAID Converter
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New Product Announcement - MB662USEB-2S Dual Bay RAID Enclosure for 3.5" SATA Drives, Now Featuring Quad Interface

Icy Dock is proud to introduce its upgrade version of the dual bay RAID enclosure that set the standard for professionals, the MB662USEB-2S. This product combines the feature sets of the current MB662 Series into the ultimate RAID device, and simultaneously upgrades the existing features.

Included in the changes are an upgraded Sunon 40mm cooling fan, a new Oxford chipset which provides quad interface with USB 2.0, eSATA, FW400 & FW800, and a new RAID controller that allows for 2TB+ drives to be used in each of the device’s slots in any of the 3 RAID modes. All of this plus all the features from the existing MB662 Series that the industry has come to accept as the standard for external RAID solutions, such as a rock solid screw-less installation method and an aluminum body for maximum portability, heat dissipation, & drive protection.

Product Features:

* Support 2TB+ in each slot for all 3 RAID modes.

* MB662 Series fits 2 x 3.5” SATA I/II hard drives for maximum storage.

* Plug & Play USB 2.0 + eSATA + FireWire800 combo with OXFORD936DS chipset.

* FireWire 400 capability via FW800 to FW400 converter cable, supplied in the box.

* Built-in hardware RAID controller allows four different RAID configurations: RAID 0 (FAST), RAID 1 (SAFE), & JBOD (Concatenation/Spanned)

* No additional software and hardware required for RAID capabilities.

* User friendly Screw-less design just plug in the hard drive and play.

* 40 mm Sunon cooling fan with adjustable speed control.

* Multi-drive exchangeability & maintenance capabilities.

* Built with Solid Aluminum Construction for body.

* Built in security slot for security cable kit.

* Compatible for both Windows and Mac.

Product Page:

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New Product Announcement! MB982SPR-2S Dual Bay 2.5" to 3.5" SSD Converter With RAID

Icy Dock is a household name for its high quality storage products for RAID applications, SSDs, and functional design. Now, all of those will be combined into one ground breaking product: the MB982SPR-2S. This little device packs a huge punch with features and performance, allowing 2 x 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD to be converted to a 3.5” SATA form factor for use in most internal drive bays, backplanes, external enclosures, and server racks. It transforms the 2 drives into a 3.5” SATA drive with exact dimensions, mounting holes, and connection locations as a normal 3.5” drive.

The device uses a full metal construction for durability and drive protection, especially for use in industrial computers and servers, as well as military systems deployment. Inside the case there is room for 2 x 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD fitting the standard 9.5mm drive heights. Like our previous converters, the door mechanism moves a tray to connect and disconnect the drives as the door is closed and opened, respectively. This provides the user with peace of mind that the connection is solid. Also, similar to the previous converters, the installation process is completely screw-less and tool-less, saving the user time when first installing the drives, as well as any necessary maintenance throughout the product’s lifetime. On all sides of the box are airflow vents to provide adequate ventilation to the 2 drives inside, ensuring they operate in an optimal environment. On the door latch are 2 blue status LEDs which provide the user with drive activity, power, and RAID status.

The RAID controller gives users the option to choose RAID 0, RAID 1, BIG, and Port Multiplier mode, and it can be configured via software that is compatible with both PC and Mac systems. This allows the unit to be configured for blazing fast speed, system drive mirroring, extra storage, or just an easy way to dual boot a computer.

Features:

* Converts your 2 x 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD to a 3.5” SATA HDD, for 3.5” SATA Drive Bay and Backplane usage.

* Full Metal and Heavy Duty with Easy Access to Drives

* Screw-less and Tool-less Design Saves Tons of Time For Installation and Maintenance

* Built in RAID featuring RAID 0, RAID 1, BIG, and Port Multiplier.

* Blue Status LEDs on Release Latch

* Airflow Vents For Heat Dissipation With Anti-vibration Design.

* Universal Mounting Holes For Most Common PC Cases.

* Windows and Mac Software for RAID Set Up

* Compatible With Most 3.5” HDD Backplanes and Hot Swap Devices.

* Compatible With Mac Pro.

* Screw-less Design For Quick & Easy Installation.

* Perfect For Power Users, System Integrators 

and IT Professionals.

For more information, please see the MB982SPR-2S product page:

http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=121

New Product Announcement! MB973SP-B 3-in-2 Screw-less SATA Backplane

    

     Introducing the new face of Icy Dock screw-less technology, the MB973SP-B 3-in-2 SATA Backplane. This product allows the user to install 3 x 3.5” SATA hard drives into a computer case’s 2 available 5.25” device bays. Using our world renowned screw-less technology, no screws or tools are required to insert or eject the drives making hot swapping a completely hassle free experience.

     The front of the device includes childproof power buttons for each drive which require the button to be pressed slightly deeper than normal to ensure that a drive is not accidentally turned off by bumping into it or rubbing against it. These power buttons also act as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism to prevent a door from being opened easily, making it an ideal solution for systems where IT and non-IT personnel have access. Also on the front are USB and eSATA ports to quickly and easily connect external storage peripherals, especially useful for cases that do not have front/top port access.

     On the rear of the MB973SP-B is a monster 80mm cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots. The fan also features an "on-demand" power system, so that the fan is only powered on if a drive's power is on. So even if all 3 slots are filled, the fan will only spin if one of the drives is powered on. And if the included fan is not enough, it can be upgraded to use most aftermarket 80mm case fans that use a 2 or 3 pin connector, giving the user a wide range of choices according to their preferences. To further the user's customization, a 3 speed fan control is built in letting the user choose between high, low, or auto. The auto setting uses our Smart Cooling Technology to adjust fan speed according to the cooling requirements of the drives. An internal SATA cable and USB header connector are also built into the rear for easy connection to the systems motherboard or add-on card. 

Product Features: 

* Fits 3 x 3.5" SATA HDD into 2 x 5.25" Device Bays

* Screw-less, tool-less design for genuine plug &play and hot swap use

* Compatible with SATA 6 Gb/sec

* Stylish aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation

* 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow

* On-demand power system - Fan power only when a drive is powered on

* Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use 2-pin or 3-pin connectors

* 3 speed fan control including Smart Cooling Technology providing temperature

* Front and rear ventilation slots

* Front side USB and eSATA ports for convenient external storage connections

* Individual power switches and LEDs for each drive

* Child-proof power buttons to avoid accidental power shut down

* Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection

* Internal SATA cable and USB header cable built into rear of device

Product Page:

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