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Introducing the ICY DOCK EZConvert Air Lite MB482IP-3B Open Air 2.5” to 3.5” SAS (SFF-8482) HDD & SSD Converter / Mounting Kit

The EZConvert Air Lite MB482IP-3B ICY DOCK SAS/SATA 2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD converter is specifically designed for builders who needs SAS 2.0 (12Gbps) support and prefer to mount their 2.5” hard drive or SSD with screws for maximum stability. The EZConvert Air Lite MB482IP-3B features a top-free open air design with exceptional cooling and converts any 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSDs into an exact 3.5" hard drive form factor (requires SAS host for both interfaces). The entire converter is made of robust stainless-steel that is perfect for the most demanding applications. The perforated vents, top-free open air design, and metal construction all work synergistically to keep your drives as cool as possible. Enterprise Design with Impressive Features 2.5” drives are becoming more common in the enterprise field, but most existing data server are designed for 3.5” HDD. The MB482IP-3B puts an emphasis on industrial level SAS storage applications –designed using the dimensions, connection locations, and mounting positions making it an exact replica of a 3.5” SAS drive. This particular converter is intended specifically to be used for high performance 2.5” SAS 12Gbps drives that are required in 3.5” SAS hard drive bays of server rack and tower chassis, as well as with SAS backplanes or hot swap modules. The MB482IP-3B is fully supports SAS dual channel daisy-chain function which is perfect for iSCSI and SAN server and data applications. It’s also backward compatible with SATA HDD/SSDs (requires SAS host). The MB482IP-3B utilizes a full stainless steel exterior combined with an open air design, thus creating an exceptional environment to cool any 10K, 15K RPM 2.5” SAS mechanical or enterprise 2.5” SAS solid state drive. It’s invaluable for enterprise because it simplifies upgrading data servers without paying a tremendous amount for an entire system upgrade. Additionally, the rock solid construction is ideal for industrial and enterprise level applications where equipment robustness is a necessity. The EZconvert Air Lite MB482IP-3B accepts 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD of any height from 7mm to 15mm. The bottom mounting screw holes allow you to mount your 2.5" hard drive or SSD firmly into the converter and mount your converter firmly into your chassis with provided screws. Securing your drives in place is critical for rugged system builds. The built-in SAS PCB bridge protects your HDD/SSD connector from wearing out during the insertion and removal cycle, and it delivers the full speed of SAS 12Gbps without any speed reduction due to its pass-through design. Advanced Cooling Design The foundation of the EZConvert Air Lite stems from it's ability to rapidly cool drives. A top-free open air design quickly disperses heat away from drives by allowing it to 'breathe' instead of fully enclosing it. This is crucial during intense applications and may lead to better performance since it's well known that excessive heat can interfere with your system's ability to perform optimally. We've strategically placed ventilated slots around the converter allowing heat to escape from all sides and angles, while the metal frame acts as a giant heat sink to quickly cool your hard drives. The open air design, ventilated slots, and metal frame combine to produce an advanced cooling system to put your mind at ease. Key Features * Converts 2.5” SAS HDD or SSD to 3.5” SAS hard drive * Support SAS dual channel function * Support SAS 2.0 specification (12Gbps) * Backward compatible with SATA SSD/HDD (requires SAS host) * Heavy duty stain-less steel exterior helps heat dissipation * Top-free open air design for rapid heat dissipation * Ventilated slots allow air to flow through converter * Exact 3.5" HDD specification with universal 3.5” HDD mounting holes * Fits 2.5” SAS/SATA drive heights from 7mm to 15mm * Fits every system that accepts standard 3.5" SAS hard drive * Supports data and power cables with locking latch design Quick links: MB482IP-3B Product Page MB482IP-3B Product images MB482IP-3B Datasheet ICY DOCK Tel: 626.956.8800 Fax: 626.956.8811 11740 Clark St. Arcadia, California 91006 Sales e-mail: sales01@cremax.com Support e-mail: tech@icydock.com

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ICY TIP: Optimize your 5.25" external device bay with ICY DOCK ExpressCage SSD / hard drive enclosures

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Optimize your 5.25" external device bay with ICY DOCK ExpressCage SSD / hard drive enclosures Power users are on another level from the rest --they're the people that demand the most for their purposes. A Toyota Prius wouldn't satiate their needs for an off road expedition through the difficult terrains of the safari, and likewise a small budget computer won't satisfy their computing needs. A high performance system isn't cut out for power users unless it can deliver the storage needs of that user. They're the individuals that require high capacity hot-swappable SSDs and complex RAID configurations while at the same time maximizing storage density for a smaller system footprint. It’s no surprise that these features are all important when a power user decides on which components suit them best, and it's no surprise that ICY DOCK is usually on that list. Power users' care about performance and in many cases paying a little bit more to achieve better performance is preferable. The ExpressCage not only give you the performance you need, but also gives you a better user experience. Best of all, it has a very affordable price point for all the features it offers. Both ExpressCage MB322SP-B and MB324SP-B utilize the generic 5.25" external bay but they're far from generic. The ExpressCage features our innovative ExpressTrays which shortens installation time to where it's just as fast as having a tray-less design with the added stability of having a tray. To install a 2.5" SSD / HDD with ExpressCage is simple. Place the SSD or HDD onto the tray and make sure the built-in screw thread passes through the mounting holes of the drive and then slide the tray into the enclosure. Once the tray is fully inserted, the soft pad in the enclosure pushes the drive so the screw thread bites the mounting hole which secures the drive. The ExpressTray blends flexibility with stability, making it perfect for applications that require a lot of drive swapping but also requires some drive stability such as mobile storage systems or pre-built systems. It is also great for power user looking for high density hot-swappable 2.5" bays.   ExpressCage MB322SP-B - 2 x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD to 5.25" Mobile Rack w/ 3.5" HDD/Device Slot   The ExpressCage MB322SP-B converts a 5.25" external bay into dual hot-swappable 2.5" bays and it also gives you an extra 3.5" slot for a 3.5" hard drive or a 3.5" device. There are tons of configurations you can do with MB322SP-B. For example, you can have 2 x 2.5" SATA III SSDs in RAID 0 for intense applications or games, and put an 8TB HDD in the 3.5" slot for storage. Alternatively you can put an ICY DOCK MB992SK-B SSD mobile rack so you can add two more SSD in RAID 1 for backup. The 3.5" bay can be used for any 3.5" device such as card reader, fan controller and USB hubs. If you would like to know more about MB322SP-B click HERE to see the product page.   ExpressCage MB324SP-B - 4 x 2.5" SATA/SAS HDD/SSD to 5.25" Mobile Rack   Looking to upgrade more 2.5" SSD drives to your system? Do you have some 2.5" drives on hand with no enclosure to support them? No problem! The ExpressCage MB324SP-B converts a single 5.25" into quad 2.5" SSD / HDD bays with hot-swappable function. You can use it as a JBOD enclosure and mix it up with your SSD and HDD collection, or use it for the RAID setup such as RAID 10, RAID 5 or RAID 0 + 1. No matter what you do, the ExpressTray allows you to quickly install or swap the drive within seconds. Click HERE to learn more about MB324SP-B.   If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by email at tech@icydock.com or through our Live Chat (M-F 9-5pm PST)

ToughArmor MB998SP-B Review by storagereview.com

Icy Dock ToughArmor Series Backplane Cage for 5.25" Bay

MAY 11TH, 2015 by Tucker Mindrum The backplane cage from Icy Dock, which is part of their new ToughArmor Series, allows up to eight 2.5” SSD or HDD drives (up to 7mm height) to be consolidated into one 5.25” bay. This product aims to save space, reduce workspace clutter, and provide a reliable means of building a workstation or compact server. It would be best used in a gaming rig, home server, HTPC, or any non-RAID JBOD storage setting. Icy Dock has equipped this device with Medical & Military standard housing, promising to protect drives and maintain function through a wide range of environments......Read full artilcle ToughArmor MB998SP-B: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=192

ICYRaid MB662U3-2S and ICYCube MB561U3S-4S Review - posted by pcper.com

ICY DOCK ICYRaid MB662U3-2S and ICYCube MB561U3S-4S Review

Author: Allyn Malventano Date: April 15, 2015 I was impressed with the build quality of these two drive enclosures. They are reasonably durable and should have no issue safely containing drives. Their solid anodized aluminum shells are not bad to look at, either. The ICYRaid has simple hardware RAID features easily selected by a rear panel switch, making configuration a no brainer. The ICYCube only operates as a JBOD unit, meaning those desiring RAID are going to have to rely on software-RAID features of their OS (as well as the corresponding performance hit when using a software RAID through a single external interface link). Full Review link: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Storage/ICY-DOCK-ICYRaid-MB662U3-2S-and-ICYCube-MB561U3S-4S-Review Awards ICYRaid MB662U3-2S Product Page: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=160 A nice, simple two bay RAID enclosure that is quiet and easy to configure. ICYCube MB561U3S-4S Product Page: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=172 Good build quality, but limited on features for such an expensive device.

ToughArmor MB996SP-6SB and ICYBento MB559U3S-1S Review - posted by pcper.com

ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB996SP-6SB and ICYBento MB559U3S-1S Review

Author: Allyn Malventano Date: April 6, 2015 These two ICY DOCK products were well made and innovative. The metal housing the trays of the ToughArmor were extremely durable, and the ICYBento is a nice looking and very capable 3.5" external enclosure. We will be looking at more ICY DOCK products soon, so stay tuned! Full Review link: http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Storage/ICY-DOCK-ToughArmor-MB996SP-6SB-and-ICYBento-MB559U3S-1S-Review Awards ToughArmor MB996SP-6SB: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=151 ToughArmor gets my Editor's Choice as the best 2.5" x 6 to 5.25 hot swap device available. ICYBento MB559U3S-1S Product Page: http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=145 The ICYBento is a nice looking and capable external enclosure, but many lower cost options are available.