MB924IP-B_Rugged 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Mobile Rack Enclosure for 3 x 5.25" Bay (6 x Mini-SAS HD)

ToughArmor
Ruggedized Removable Drive Enclosures

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Product Introduction

The ToughArmor MB924IP-B supports 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD up to 7mm in height and only uses 3 x 5.25" device bays. It has 6 x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors in the rear to support 24 x drives with up to 12Gbps transfer speed per drive, significantly reducing the cable clutter to improve system airflow and offer easy cable management. The large 80mm fan with 3-Mode fan speed control working along with intelligently placed ventilation holes keeps your drives in optimal temperature. To further improve reliability and security, the housing and trays are made with ruggedized full metal construction to ensure long-lasting durability. Moreover, with the removable EZ-Slide Nano trays, you can interchange drives within seconds without open the PC case.
High Storage Density for High-Performance PCs

The ToughArmor MB924IP-B's high storage density design makes it perfect for high-performance PCs, workstation PCs, gaming rigs, home servers, and data centers that require high IOPS, high capacity, and low latency storage access.
MB924IP-B connects 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD with only 6 x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) & 6 x SATA 15 pin power connector for easy cable management and better system airflow. These are essential for high-performance PC builds. The MB924IP-B supports data transfer speed up to 12Gbps per SAS drive and 6Gbps per SATA drive.
Interchange Drives without Opening Your Computer

With the removable EZ-Slide Nano 2.5" drive trays, managing drives couldn't be easier. Whether you are upgrading new drives, replacing a failed drives, or performing a simple maintenance routine, the removable tray design lets you replace drives within seconds through the frontal 5.25" bay without shutting down the system or opening the computer case. The EZ-Slide Nano tray supports 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD up to 7mm in height.
The eagle-hook tray latch system makes sure the drives will lock in place once inserted into the enclosure, making it suitable for enterprise and industrial's mission-critical applications.
Maximum Reliability and Stability

Ensuring the enclosure can be relied upon for many years, the ToughArmor MB924IP-B can hold up in the harshest environment. It comes equipped with rugged full-metal protection throughout the entire device and tray, making it perfect for industrial devices that may require a flammability rating. The high build quality is suitable for various enterprise systems, including the medical, military, law enforcement industries, and manufacturing conditions such as embedded control and factory automation systems.
Optimal Cooling Efficiency & Flexible Settings

Powering up 24 x drives at once can accumulate excessive heat. Therefore, we have strategically placed a large 80mm cooling fan in the rear to provide airflow throughout the cage. With 3-Mode fan speed control (H, L, and OFF), users have the flexibility to change the speed depending on the workflow and preferences. For further expandability, the stock fan can be easily replaced with most aftermarket 80mm cooling fans, giving your preferred fan options for improved cooling performance or quieter operation. For most of the applications, drive status light is an important feature to monitor drive’s activity. Each drive LED’s brightness can be adjusted 100%, 50% or 0% per user’s preference.
Packed with Features

The MB924IP-B comes with a drive activity LED light in each of the trays to give you the current status information with a glance. With Active Power Technology, the enclosure turns on when the drives are inserted and automatically shuts off when all drives are removed.
Never forget which drives belong in which bays. With drive ID plugs, you'll always know which drive tray belongs in your RAID array or which drives contains specific files. Freely unplug and rearrange them to better suit your configurations or remove them for a simplified look.
With the support of locking latches for both the miniSAS HD and 15-pin SATA power cables, never worry about connectors unintentionally disconnecting from the enclosure. Once the connectors are connected, they will lock into place.

Main Feature

•	Supports 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs & HDDs, up to 7mm in height

•	Installs into 3 x standard external 5.25" bay

•	Transfer speed up to 12Gb/s for SAS drives & 6Gb/s for SATA drives

•	Powers 24 x 2.5" SAS/SATA drive through 6 x 15-pin SATA power connector

•	Connects 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA drive through 6 x MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connector

•	Large 80mm cooling fan with three-mode fan speed control (high/low/off)

•	Individual drive activity LED with three-mode brightness control (100%/50%/off)

•	Removable EZ-Slide Nano tray for each drive maintenance

•	Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) – creates a safe environment for drives

•	Active Power Technology (APT) – saves power by shutting the device when no drive is installed

•	Drive ID plugs are included to keep track of your drives

•	Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the tray inside the enclosure

•	EMI Grounding – Protects SSDs from electrical damage

•	Supports SATA 15 pins power cables and MiniSAS HD cables with locking latch design

•	Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty with exceptional customer support

Specification

Model Number：	MB924IP-B
Color：	Black
Support Drive Size：	24 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
Compatible Drive Type：	SATA/Single channel SAS (SAS host required)
Number of Drives：	24
Max Drive Height：	7mm
Drive Bay：	3 x external 5.25" drive bay
Host Interface：	6 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643)
Power Input：	6 x 15 pin SATA power connector
Transfer Rate：	SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel)
Support HDD Capacity：	No limitation
Drive Cooling：	1 x 80 mm Fan
Structure / Material ：	Full metal
Support Hot-Swap ：	Yes
Product Dimension (L x H x W)：	146 x 126 x 157.5mm
Package Gross Weight：	2302g
Drive Activity LED Indication：	2569.5g
Package Gross Weight：	Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package Content：	Device, user manual, ID Plug, screws
SATA connector Insertion Cycles：	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

FAQ

Q: Does MB924IP-B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?

A: The MB924IP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB924IP-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 MB924IP-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.

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.

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Downloads

MB924IP-B Data Sheet

MB924IP-B User Manual

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