MB839SP-B_2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to PCIe 2.0 x1 Hot-Swap Mobile Rack for PCIe Expansion Slots

ToughArmor MB839SP-B

Introducing the ToughArmor MB839SP-B rugged removable drive bay for 2.5” SATA hard drives and SSDs (9.5mm height). Utilizing the standard PCIe 2.0 interface and taking only a single PCIe expansion slot, the MB839SP-B gives you an additional hot-swappable drive bay for hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) even when your computer does not have an open SATA port or empty drive bay. Because the single PCIe port handles both power and data, there’s no additional clutter from SATA data and power cables. Fully supports hot-swapping drives with its removable drive tray.
Convenient Hot Swap Support

MB839SP-B adds full hot-swap support over the PCIe 2.0/3.0 interface, allowing you to add or remove drives in seconds without having to shut down the computer or open the case. Hot-swap supports prevents downtime when upgrading storage or replacing a failed drive, and allows a technician to work more efficiently. Hot-Swap ready connector rated for 10,000 insertion / removal cycles allows drives to be installed, removed, and replaced without shutting down the system.
Efficient Storage Solution

Add an additional HDD or SSD to your desktop computer by utilizing your unused PCIe expansion slots. Using the PCIe interface lets you exceed your computers usual drive limitations by giving you an extra removable SSD/HDD drive bay.
ToughArmor MB839SP-B is designed for the PCIe 2.0 and 3.0 single-channel (x1) interface, and for maximum compatibility, it’s also compatible with PCIe x4, x8, and x16 full-length PCIe slots.
The Protection You Need

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.
Large ventilation holes on both sides of the enclosure work with your systems cooling system to keep your drives cool under load. The single-slot width is narrow enough to enable cooling even when multiple bays are installed side-by-side.
Large ventilation holes on both sides of the enclosure work with your systems cooling system to keep your drives cool under load. The single-slot width is narrow enough to enable cooling even when multiple bays are installed side-by-side.
For easier drive status monitoring, connect your computers/server drive power/access LED light to the 2-pin HDD status header (cable not included), to easily see when your drive is in use from the front of the computer.
Packed with Features

Utilizing the PCIe 2.0 interface allows for a huge speed improvement over older PCs and Mac Pro 2008-2012 models which only natively support SATA II speeds, allowing you to take advantage on the huge speed improvements of modern SSDs.
Utilizing the PCIe 2.0 interface provides power and data transfer at the same location which ultimately reduce cable clutter in a PC case.
ToughArmor MB840M2P-B for M.2 NVMe SSD

If you are looking to install an M.2 NVMe SSD through a PCIe slot, ICY DOCK got you covered! ToughArmor MB840M2P-B is compatible with the PCIe 3.0 slot or above and offer data transfer speed up to 32Gb/s!

Main Feature

•	Compatible with Mac Pro 2008-2012 models with no driver required

•	Fits 1x SATA hard drive or SSD from 7mm to 9.5mm in height

•	Uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface, also supports installation into PCIe 2.0 and PCIe 3.0 x1, x4, x8, and x16 slots

•	Installs into single-width PCIe expansion slot

•	PCIe interface provides both power and data transfer which ultimately reduce cable clutter

•	Narrow design allows for multiple bays to be installed side-by-side in a modular design

•	Includes full-height PCIe faceplate to protect against buildup of dust

•	Strong hot-swap connector rated for a minimum of 10,000 insertion/removal cycles

•	Eagle-hook lock system keeps the drive secure in the enclosure

•	EMI Grounding – protects hard drives 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：	2.5" SATA SSD/HDD to PCIe 2.0 x1 Hot-Swap Mobile Rack for PCIe Expansion Slots
Model Number：	MB839SP-B
Color：	Black
Support Drive Size：	1 x 2.5" SSD / HDD
Compatible Drive Type：	SATA
Number of Drives：	1
Max Drive Height：	9.5mm
Drive Bay：	1 x PCIe 2.0 expansion slot
Host Interface：	PCIe 2.0 x1 or above
Power Input：	PCIe 2.0
Transfer Rate：	Up to 500MB/s (Depending on hard drive speed)
Support HDD Capacity：	No Limitation
Drive Cooling ：	Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling
Structure / Material：	Metal with partial ABS plastic
Support Hot-Swap：	Yes
Product Dimension (W x H x D)：	154 x 122 x 22mm
Product Net Weight：	195g
Package Gross Weight：	277g
Drive Activity LED Indication：	Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents：	Device, user manual, screws
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

Compatible Drive Tray (Caddy):

Related Products Series:

Quick Link:

FAQ

Q: Does MB839SP-B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?

A: The MB839SP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB839SP-B , the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.

Known SATA HDD/SSD with Power Disable Feature (PWDIS)

Ultrastar C15K600

HUC156030CS4200/1/4/5	HUC156045CS4200/1/4/5	HUC156060CS4200/1/4/5	HUC156030CSS200/1/4/5	HUC156045CSS200/1/4/5
HUC156060CSS200/1/4/5

Samsung

PM883

MZ7LH240HAHQ	MZ7LH480HAHQ	MZ7LH960HAJR	MZ7LH1T9HMLT	MZ7LH3T8HMLT
MZ7LH7T6HMLA

Seagate

EXOS 15E900

ST300MP0006	ST300MP0016	ST300MP0026	ST300MP0096	ST300MP0106
ST300MP0116	ST600MP0006	ST600MP0016	ST600MP0026	ST600MP0036
ST600MP0126	ST600MP0136	ST600MP0146	ST600MP0156	ST900MP0006
ST900MP0016	ST900MP0026	ST900MP0126	ST900MP0136	ST900MP0146
ST900MP0156	ST900MP0166

Note: the SAS hard drive or SSD does not use the Pin 3 of SATA power connector for PWDIS feature and compatible with MB839SP-B .

While we recommend to avoid using the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:

Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.


Molex to SATA Adapter		Molex to SATA Cable

Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.

Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.

Reviews

By b00bytrap

Planning to buy a USB external enclosure for M.2 NVMe SSD? See what professionals think about our ToughArmor MB839SP-B first!

Jun 11, 2020

By Craft Computing

ICY DOCK’s ToughArmor MB839SP-B provides a solution to install and remove your drives by using the unused PCIe expansion slots. This method provides power-users to easily install and remove drives without shutting down or opening the computer system.

Oct 23, 2020

By Spawn.Link

"When you get down to it there really isn’t much to the MB839SP-B but it works well and really comes in handy if your storage ever needs quick removal. I’ve not run into any issues."

Feb 1, 2022

By OCinside.de

"Icy Dock has launched a new product from the ToughArmor series. The Icy Dock MB839SP-B is an useful removable frame for the PCIe slot, which supports a 2.5-inch SATA drive."

Feb 1, 2023

Downloads

MB839SP-B Data sheet

MB839SP-B User Manual

MB839SP-B Product Image