| Which ToughArmor MB699VP-B is right for you? | |||
| Model | MB699VP-B | MB699VP-B V2 | MB699VP-B V3 |
| Cooling Fans | Dual Fans (40 x 40 x 10mm) |
Dual Fans (40 x 40 x 20mm) | |
| Fan Speed | 4,800 RPM | 8,000 RPM | |
| Connectors | 4 x MiniSAS HD 4i (SFF-8643) |
4 x OCuLink 4i (SFF-8612) | |
| Pin-out Defined | Legacy | SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 | SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 (Tri-mode HBA/RAID adapters compatible) |
| Product Dimension (L x W x H) |
140.3 x 146 x 41.3mm | 150.3 x 146 x 41.3mm | |
| Net Weight | 854.2g | 911.2g | |
| Gross Weight | 935.2g | 945.7g | |
| Suitable for | NVMe HBA/RAID adapters with Legacy pin-out |
NVMe HBA/RAID adapters with SFF-9402 pin-out |
Tri-mode HBA/RAID adapters with SFF-9402 pin-out |
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Rugged Heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved & used by Tier 1 companies
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Perfect for rugged applications and complies to flammability requirements
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Fits 4 x 2.5” U.2 NVMe SSD
(NVMe U.2 host is required to accept NVMe SSD) |
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Supports NVMe 64Gb/s transfer rate
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Fits any external 5.25” drive bay
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Dual 40mm fans keep your drives from overheating
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Requires only 2 x 15pin power connectors to power all 4 bays
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Drive label plugs to keep track of your RAID drives
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Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) - creates a safe environment for SSDs
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Eagle-hook lock system keeps drives secured within the enclosure
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Removable tray system for easy maintenance
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Supports NVMe U.2 and hot plug
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Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support
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| Model Number： | MB699VP-B |
| Color： | Black |
| Support Drive Size： | 4 x 2.5" U.2 SSD |
| Compatible Drive Type： | U.2 NVMe |
| Number of Drives： | 4 |
| Max Drive Height： | 15mm |
| Drive Bay： | 1 x external 5.25" drive bay |
| Host Interface： | 4 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) |
| Power Input： | 2 x 15 pin SATA power connector |
| Transfer Rate： | PCIe 3.0 up to 32Gbps / PCIe 4.0 up to 64Gbps |
| Support HDD Capacity： | No limitation |
| Drive Cooling： | 2 x 40mm fan |
| Structure / Material： | Full metal |
| Hot Plug： | Yes |
| Product Dimension (L x W x H) ： | 146 x 140.3 x 41.3mm |
| Product Net Weight： | 851g |
| Package GrossWeight： | 939.4g |
| Drive Activity LED Indication： | Drive power: solid green; SSD access: flashing green |
| Package contents： | 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 1 - ID Plug, 28 - screw |
| SATA 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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Q: I'm connecting my Oculink or SlimSAS NVMe PCIe HBA/RAID card to the MB699VP-B via miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) interface, but the U.2 drives did not show up in my system.
A: The MB699VP-B are not compatible with the Oculink or SlimSAS 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 MB699VP-B.
Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB699VP-B?
A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB699VP-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 MB699VP-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.
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
| 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 (Came with stock fan) |
Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 25mm – Steel (Not Included) |
Compatible fan models
(without test, use it at your own risk)
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.
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| Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown |
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Checking Out The Icy Dock ToughArmor 2.5" NVMe Bay
