ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B
M.2 PCIe 3.0/4.0 NVMe SSD Mobile Rack for External 3.5” Drive Bay
Product Details
  • The ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B is the world’s first rugged M.2 NVMe removable mobile rack, supporting ultra-high speed 64Gbps data transfer using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs of all lengths and brands, including Samsung, Western Digital, Intel, Crucial, Corsair, Adata, and all other brands
  • Removable Design
    Because M.2 SSDs are not designed for frequent swap, their connectors are very delicate, typically rated for only 250 insertion/removal cycles. The ToughArmor MB601M2K-B's removable M.2 SSD tray has a built-in M.2 to U.2 connector that can handle up to 10,000 insertion or removal cycles. This connector serves as a port saver and protects the M.2 SSD connector against wear from swapping the drive trays, making it easy to add, remove, and swap your drives quickly and safely. In addition, the grounded connector design protects your drive from an electrical surge, ensuring your data is safe through many swaps.
  • Convenient Accessibility
    The adjustable M.2 locker slides to accommodate all standard M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD drive lengths, including 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm) and 22110 (110mm). The locker clips into the SSD screw hole to secure the drive without screws, saving you the hassle of dealing with tiny easy-to-lose screws while protecting your drive from vibration and movement damage.
  • Superior Performance
    Utilizes the U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe connector to support the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 64Gbps, over 10 times faster than the previous SATA standard, making it ideal for data intensive applications such as in enterprise servers, data centers, and for photography and media professionals.
  • Safe and Secure
    Ruggedized full-metal chassis, tray, and mounting bracket help to ensure a long product life, and further aid in heat dissipation. An anti-vibration mechanism built into the chassis reduces noise and protects against environmental damage.
  • The uniquely designed tray has an integrated aluminum heat sink with included thermal pads for maximum passive heat dispersion.
  • This heat is further dispersed through the intelligently placed ventilation holes on all sides which works together with your computers cooling system to protect your drives from overheating damage, even under load.
  • An LED status light built into the tray lets you know when your drive is powered up and in use. To save power, the LED is shut off when no drive is installed.
  • For an additional physical layer of security, the included key-lock can be used to protect against unwanted access and secure drives in particularly rough environments, such as military applications and in-vehicle PCs.
  • When not in use, the integrated dust cover protects the bay from dust, which would otherwise clog the internal connectors and cause additional wear.
  • s downward disconnection is one of the common issue that lead to damaging or even snapping the rear connector, the ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B comes with rear metal support brackets. The benefits to having the support brackets is to reduce the chances accidental damage to the rear connector when disconnecting improperly and prevent it from shifting around. This also serves as a guide when inserting or removing the SFF-8639 male-connector, making it extremely useful when dealing with limited space.
  • Compatible with MB601VK-1B
    Compatible with U.2 and M.2 drives when combined with the ToughArmor MB601VK-1B. Because these models use the same outer housing, their trays are intercompatible and can be swapped between them.
  • (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.
  • (Optional) USB 3.0 to U.2 SSD Reader
    Access your M.2 SSD on the go with EZ-Adapter Ex MB931U-1VB USB 3.0 to U.2 SSD adapter. Simply connect the EZ-Adapter Ex to MB601M2K-1B's removable drive tray and plug the USB connector into a laptop or desktop PC.
Main Feature
Fits 1x M.2 NVMe SSD of all lengths, 30mm (2230), 42mm (2242), 60mm (2260), 80mm (2280), and 110mm (22110)
   
Adjustable drive locker holds all length drives securely
   
Installs into any standard external 3.5” device bay or floppy bay
   
Uses a U.2 port (SFF-8639) to connect, requires NVMe host
   
Supports the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 64 Gbps
   
Ruggedized full-metal enclosure meeting flammability requirements
   
Integrated heat sink and ample ventilation for excellent passive cooling
   
2-segment key lock for additional physical security
   
Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure
   
EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage
   
Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) reduces noise and protects against environmental damage
   
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

Specification
Product Name: M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Mobile Rack for External 3.5" Drive Bay
Model Number: MB601M2K-1B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 1 x M / B + M key M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110
Compatible Drive Type: M.2 PCIe 3.0/4.0 NVMe SSD
Number of Drives: 1
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: Up to 64Gbps
Support HDD Capacity: No Limitation
Drive Cooling: Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling
Structure / Material: Full Metal
Drive Security: 2 segment key lock
Product Dimension (L x W x H): 168.7 x 101.2 x 25.4mm
Product Net Weight: 546g
Package Gross Weight: 618g
Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents: 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 10 - screw, 2 - key
M.2 Connector Insertion Rate: 5,000
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

Related Products:

Related Products Series:

  • NVMe Enclosures
  • SAS/SATA Enclosures


FAQ

Q: I'm connecting my Oculink or SlimSAS NVMe PCIe HBA/RAID card to the MB601M2K-1B via miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) interface, but the U.2 drives did not show up in my system.

A: The MB601M2K-1B 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 MB601M2K-1B.


Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB601M2K-1B?

A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB601M2K-1B. 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 MB601M2K-1B, 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: The system does not detect the M.2 SSD I installed in the ICY DOCK enclosure. What should I do?

A: Since the M.2 SSD is not designed for hot-swapping, we highly recommend powering off the device/system before inserting or removing an M.2 SSD. If the system is still unable to detect the drive, follow the steps below to scan for new hardware manually:

 

Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 – In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, and click it from the menu. Once the device manager window pops up, right-click on the disk drive icon, and click scan for hardware changes.

 

Windows 7 – Right-click on the computer icon on the desktop, select properties, click device manager, right-click on the disk drive icon and then click scan for hardware changes.


Image result for disk drive scan for hardware changes

 


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'm having the difficulties closing the lid of the drive tray and unable to insert the drive tray all the way to the drive enclosure after placing the M.2 SSD onto the drive tray.

A: Make sure to lock the M.2 SSD with the adjustable M.2 locker. The tray lid will not close properly if the M.2 locker is not fully secured. If you are having difficulty secure the M.2 locker or close the cover, the M.2 SSD you are using may not follow the standard M.2 SSD thickness, which is less than 1.5mm height for each side with a total height that does not exceed 3.8mm. Using the M.2 SSD with non-standard thickness will cause improper tension on the M.2 locker and tray lid and make the M.2 connector misaligned. If you are having issues inserting the drive tray to the enclosure, please stop the operation immediately and check the drive thickness to ensure it follows the standard M.2 SSD thickness - less than 1.5mm height for each side and less than 3.8mm for total height.

Metal heat dissipation sticker

 

Note: Some M.2 SSD uses a metal heat dissipation sticker that causes each side's thickness more than the 1.5mm. Remove the sticker will solve the problem, but do it at your own risk (might void the warranty of SSD)

 

ICY DOCK enclosure is design to be compatible with M.2 SSD that has standard thickness. We highly recommend checking the drive thickness before purchase, and please refer to the incompatible M.2 SSD list below for further information:

 

M.2 NVMe SSDs known to be incompatible with ICY DOCK enclosure:


 

Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists so we can resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Click here to report a compatible/incompatible M.2 SSD.


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 ServetheHome

"Once SSDs are installed, using the ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B is simple. You can eject the drive tray, install your U.2 NVMe drive of choice (or M.2 to U.2 adapter), plug back in and start using."

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