• | Rugged metal housing with durable ABS caddies for maximum security and protection |
• | Fits 2x 5mm, 7mm, & 9.5mm 2.5” SATA HDD/SSDs, and installs into a single 3.5” external bay (floppy bay) |
• | Multi-Flow Technology – provides excellent passive cooling |
• | Accommodates 2.5" drives with 5mm, 7mm & 9.5mm height |
• | Active Power Technology (APT) - only powers up if there is drive installed in the drive bay |
• | Advanced ExpressCage drive caddy MB742TP-B with a new drive-gripping mechanism, strengthened single-piece latch, and tool-less drive installation |
• | Removable drive caddy system for easy maintenance |
• | Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 12Gbps (single channel) |
• | Supports SATA data and power cables with locking latches |
• | A Single SATA power cable powers both drives, reducing cable clutter |
• | Backed by 3-year manufacturer warranty |
Product Name: | 2 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD Mobile Rack for External 3.5" Bay |
Model Number: | MB742SP-B |
Color: | Black |
Support Drive Size: | 2.5" SSD / HDD |
Compatible Drive Type: | SATA / Single channel SAS (SAS host required) |
Number of Drives: | 2 |
Max Drive Height: | 9.5mm |
Drive Bay: | 1 x external 3.5" drive bay |
Host Interface: | 2 x SATA 7pin |
Power Input: | 1 x 15 pin SATA power connector |
Transfer Rate | SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps |
Support HDD Capacity: | No Limitation |
Structure / Material: | Metal with partial plastic |
Support Hot-Swap: | Yes |
Product Dimension (L x W x H): | 136.3 x 101.6 x 25.4mm |
Product Net Weight: | 287g |
Package Gross Weight: | 330g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid blue; HDD access: flashing blue |
Package contents: | 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 10 - 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: | 3 years |
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Q: Does MB742SP-B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?
A: The MB742SP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB742SP-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)
WD | Ultrastar C15K600
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Samsung | PM883
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Seagate | EXOS 15E900
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Note: the SAS hard drive or SSD does not use the Pin 3 of SATA power connector for PWDIS feature and compatible with MB742SP-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.
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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.
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Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.