ToughArmor MB601VK-B
2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 3.0/4.0 Mobile Rack For External 3.5" Drive Bay(138.7mm Depth)ta601vk
Product Details
  • The Next Generation NVMe Mobile Rack
    The MB601VK-B is ICY DOCK’s next generation PCI-E based mobile rack with ability in supporting Intel, Micron, and Seagate ultra high speed 2.5” U.2 NVMe solid-state-disk in an external 3.5” floppy drive bay.
  • Superior Performance
    Built with the next generation U.2 (SFF-8639) interface, MB601VK-B offers up to 64Gb/s of bandwidth and supports 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSD, SAS and SATA interface 2.5” solid state drives or SSDs. The superior performance of MB601VK-B provides the maximum amount of transfer speed for the most data intensive tasks; such as real time large database transfers and refreshes, massive bulk data swaps from multiple networks, VMware providing virtual operating systems for mulitple computers, and large scale editing of large multimedia assets of virtual reality, video, music, and other graphics between multiple workstations.
  • Convenient Utility & Accessibility
    The EZ Slide Mini trays offer the removable feature and make U.2 NVMe SSD interchangeability and maintenance completely hassle-free, which greatly reduced the overall downtime when a drive is needed to be switched. The tray is designed to accommodate 5 to 15mm height 2.5" U.2 SSD, creating a removable drive bay for U.2 NVMe SSD or any standard SAS / SATA SSDs. The Anti-Dust Flap helps prevent dust from entering into the device when the drive tray is not inserted.

    Note:the host has to support NVMe hot-plug function in order for the OS to detect the swapped drive while the system is powered on. If you are having trouble detecting your M.2 NVMe SSD, please refer to FAQ.
  • The front of the MB601VK-B includes a status LED when the drive is powered on, off and accessed. Active Power Technology (APT) allows the status LED to be on only when a SSD is inserted into the enclosure. For drive security, the eagle-hook lock system on the tray makes sure your SSDs will not eject when not needed. Additionally, the 2 segment key lock provides extra protection to theft of SSDs as well as safeguards any sensitive data.
  • Full Metal Protection
    Making sure that the material used is designed in a way where it can be relied upon for many years after its deployment, the MB601VK-B is constructed out of heavy duty metal throughout the entire device and is capable of holding up in the harshest environments. With the Full Metal design, the ToughArmor is perfect for industrial, military and medical devices that may require a flammability rating as the full metal material is considered to be compliant with flammability requirements.
  • Optimal M.2 to U.2 SSD Converter Adapter
    If you have M.2 NVMe SSD, an optional ICY DOCK EXConvert MB705M2P-B M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 NVMe SSD converter adpater can be used as an alternatative inexpensive solution to transform your M.2 to U.2 form factor without the need to purchase another U.2 SSD.
  • Which MB601VK is right for you?
    If you are using a small/ medium-sized computer chassis with limited internal space, MB601VK-1B is the perfect drive enclosure to accommodate a up to 15mm NVMe U.2 drive into any mini-tower, small form factor or home theater PCs (HTPC). On the other hand, MB601VK-1B is designed with a longer overall length in order to become interchangeable with MB601TP-1B drive tray, which can fit up to 110mm NVMe M.2 SSDs.
  • (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.
  • (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.
Main Feature
Fits 1x 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSD or 2.5" SAS / SATA SSD
  (NVMe U.2 host is required to accept NVMe SSD, SAS or SATA SSD)
   
Fits any external 3.5" drive bay or floppy bay
   
Supports NVMe 64Gb/s transfer rate
   
Supports SATA 6Gb/s or SAS 12Gb/s (single channel)
   
Accommodates 2.5" SSD with 5mm, 7mm, 9mm, 12.5mm & 15mm height
   
Eagle-hook lock system & 2-segment safeguard key lock keeps drives secure within the enclosure
   
EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage
   
Heavy Duty Metal construction, perfect for enterprise applications
   
Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay
   
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
   
Drive tray is compatible with ToughArmor MB991SK-B, MB991IK-B, MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, MB994SK-1B, MB994IPO-3SB and MB991U3-1SB * SAS / SATA SSD only

Specification
Product Name: 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD Mobile Rack For External 3.5" Drive Bay
Model Number: MB601VK-B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 1 x 2.5" U.2 SSD or SAS/ SATA SSD/HDD
Compatible Drive Type: NVMe/SATA / SAS (Single channel)
Number of Drives: 1
Max Drive Height: 15mm
Drive Bay: 1 x external 3.5" drive bay
Host Interface: 1 x U.2 connector (SFF-8639)
Power Input: Via U.2 (SFF-8639)
Transfer Rate: PCIe 3.0 up to 32Gbps / PCIe 4.0 up to 64Gbps
Support HDD Capacity: No Limitation
Drive Cooling: Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling
Structure / Material: Full Metal
Support Hot-Swap: Yes
Drive Security: 2 segment key lock
Product Dimension (L x W x H): 138.7 x 101.6 x 25.4mm
Product Net Weight: 399g
Package Gross Weight: 464.2g
Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents: 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 10 - screw, 2 - key
U.2 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

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FAQ

Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB601VK-B?

A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB601VK-B. We highly recommend using the official cable for the best compatibility.



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 MB601VK-B, but the drives do not show up in my system?

A: The issue is caused by RAID card manufacturers using a different pinout for Tri-Mode cards than is typically used for U.2 connections. When using these cards with U.2 NVMe drives and cables, a U.2 enabler cable must be used for compatibility, which reverts the pinout back to standard U.2 specifications. For more information, please click here.


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 11 / 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.


Image result for disk drive 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: 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 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.

 

metal spring
Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown

Reviews

By OCinside.de

"With this good overall result, the U.2 products Icy Dock EZConvert MB705M2P-B, Icy Dock ToughArmor MB601VK-B and the ASRock U.2 Kit receive a clear purchase recommendation from us and thus our OCinside.de Purchase Tip Award."

Nov 20, 2019

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