ToughArmor MB852M2PO-B
2 x M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 Mobile Rack for 9.5mm Ultra Slim ODD Bay (not support Tri-mode)
Product Details
  • Note 1: 03/17/2022 - The MB852M2PO-B is designed to be compatible with NVMe host cards only. Therefore, due to circuit board's design differences, the recently introduced Tri-mode NVMe/SAS/SATA host cards are not compatible with the MB852M2PO-B. If you have purchased the enclosure and are experiencing connectivity issues with Tri-mode cards, please contact us at tech@icydock.com for further assistance.

    Note 2:This device requires an NVMe host and OCuLink connection. It does not support Laptop and Desktop PC’s slim ODD bay that uses Slimline SATA backplane
  • Product Description
    The ToughArmor MB852M2PO-B replaces the legacy slim CD/DVD bay with 2 x high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD. It fits Ultra-Slim 9.5mm optical disk drive (ODD) bay and uses removable M.2 drive trays for effortless drive access and maintenance. It is a perfect storage upgrade solution for customized Industrial-PC, Server Rackmount, and Embedded Systems.
  • World’s First Removable M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
    The M.2 drive is typically installed on a motherboard or PCIe card and secured by tiny screws. It can be a time-consuming process when installing or removing the drive and makes M.2 SSD not the ideal choice for enterprise applications where easy maintenance with minimum downtime is essential. ToughArmor MB852M2PO-B’s swappable M.2 drive trays allow you conveniently access the drives from the frontal Ultra-Slim optical drive bay of your system without opening the computer case.
  • In order to support M.2 22110 SSD, the length of MB852M2PO-B is longer than the standard Ultra-Slim ODD (159.3mm). Make sure to check the clearance of your Ultra-Slim ODD bay before purchasing.
  • Effortless Tool-less M.2 Drive Installation
    The ToughArmor MB852M2PO-B is designed with a patent-pending M.2 adjustable locker for tool-less drive installation/removal. Simply insert the M.2 SSD (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, and 22110), move the adjustable M.2 locker until it firmly secures the M.2 SSD and closes the lid. The whole process only takes less than 10 seconds to complete, saving your valuable time and resources.
  • Superior PCIe 4.0 Performance
    The specialized slimline tray is made with thick aluminum and acts as heatsink to dissipate heat generated by the M.2 NVMe SSD through large ventilation opening on both the top and bottom of the device.
  • The included thermal pad fills the gap between the contact surface and transfers heat away from the M.2 SSD to the larger surface of the metal cover, allowing airflow to dissipate the heat away quickly.
  • Tough Protection for the Harshest Environment
    With the ToughArmor Series, it is equipped with a ruggedized full-metal chassis and tray to ensure a long product lifespan. An anti-vibration mechanism is built right into the chassis to reduce noise and shield the drive from environmental damage.
  • LED indication
    The MB852M2PO-B is equipped with drive activity LED indicator on the drive tray to show drive power and activity. The LED will be automatically powered off when no drive installed to indicate an empty bay.
Main Feature
Fits 2x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with all length - 2230 (30mm), 2242, (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm), and 22110 (110mm)
   
Uses 2x PCIe Gen 4 OCuLink connector and support up to 64Gbps transfer speed
   
OCuLink connector pinout supports SFF-9402 specification
   
Installs into 9.5mm ultra-slim optical disk drive (ODD) bay
   
Designed for customized Industrial-PC, server rackmount, and embedded systems
   
Removable drive tray with tool-less drive installation design for easy drive maintenance
   
Eagle-hook lock system keeps the drive secure in the enclosure
   
EMI-Grounding – protects 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 installed
   
Built-in thermal pad conducts the heat from the drive to the metal tray
   
Complimentary support from professionally trained technical support agents
   
Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty against all defects
   
Designed for backplane-less Slim ODD bay with minimum 160mm clearance
   
NVMe host and OCuLink connection required. Not compatible with the SATA host

Specification
Model Number: MB852M2PO-B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110)
Compatible Drive Type: NVMe
Number of Drives: 2
Support Drive Length 30mm - 110mm
Drive Bay: 1 x external Ultra Slim ODD Bay
(Length clearance requirement - 160mm)
Host Interface: 2 x SFF-8612, pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1
(Tri-mode incompatible)
Power Input: 1 x 15pin SATA power connector
Transfer Rate: Up to 64Gbps (Depending on SSD Speed)
Support SSD Capacity: No Limitation
Drive Cooling: Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling
Structure / Material: Metal with partial ABS plastic
Dimension (W x H x D) : 128.1 x 9.5 x 159.3mm
Product Net Weight 263g
Package Gross Weight: 322g
Drive Activity LED Indication: SSD power: solid green; SSD access: flashing green
Package contents: Device, user manual, screws
M.2 Connector Insertion Rate: 5,000
Humidity: 5%~65% RH
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°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):

  • MB840TP-B

Compatible Drive cable:

  • MB206L-B Cable

Related Products:

Related Products Series:

  • NVMe Enclosures
  • Slim ODD+Drive Enclosures

FAQ

Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB852M2PO-B?

A:The following add-on cards are compatible with MB852M2PO-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 MB852M2PO-B, but the drives do not show up in my system?

A: The MB852M2PO-B is designed to be compatible with NVMe host cards only. Therefore, due to circuit board's design differences, the recently introduced Tri-mode NVMe/SAS/SATA host cards are not compatible with the MB852M2PO-B. If you have purchased the enclosure and are experiencing connectivity issues with Tri-mode cards, please contact us at tech@icydock.com for further assistance.


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: 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.



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