TurboSwap MB171SP-1B
Tray-less 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Mobile Rack Enclosure for 5.25" Bay
Product Details
  • Product Introduction
    The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B is a rugged full metal single bay 3.5" SAS/SATA trayless hard drive enclosure designed to fit any 5.25-in optical drive bay of the PC cases. This enclosure features a tray-less and tool-less drive installation design for quickly swap out drives without opening the computer case or using tools. The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B has an individual drive power button and is equipped with a heavy-duty metal door latch for the best drive protection.
  • Tool-less Drive Installation with Hot Swap Support
    The TurboSwap is equipped with our proven tray-less technology – no screws, tools, or trays are necessary to insert or eject the drive. Simply insert the 3.5" SAS or SATA hard drive into the drive bay, close the door and ready to access the drive. When finished, open the door to eject the drive. The all-metal door latch offers stable and smooth drive ejection action and protection to the installed drive.
  • Full Metal Structure
    To ensure enclosure reliability for many years, the TurboSwap can hold up in the harshest and roughest environments. The housing is made of a full-metal construction that is suitable for rugged-edge applications and industries that require a flammability rating.
  • Maximum Heat Dissipation
    The open-air structure and air vents all around the device offer maximum heat dissipation. It works perfectly with your computer's cooling system and keeps your drive cool even under heavy workloads.
  • Optional Fan Mounting Holes
    The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B includes four optional mounting holes for an 80mm cooling fan. Install a compatible cooling fan (80x80x10mm) and connect it to your power supply if extra cooling is needed.
  • Drive Power Button & Activity Light
    The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B features an easy access drive power button that allows users to shut off the drive to reduce power and drive usage or prevent a hacker/virus attack. When a drive is fully inserted in the enclosure, the drive activity light will begin to light up and indicate the drive is powered and accessed.
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Main Feature
Supports 1x 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD (SAS host is required for SAS HDD)
   
Installed into any standard external 5.25" drive bay
   
Tray-less design for hot-swapping bare drives without tools or screws
   
Heavy-duty all-metal door latch for best drive protection
   
Supports SATA 3.0 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 12Gbps (Single channel SAS only)
   
Supports SATA data and power cables with locking latches
   
Individual drive power button and drive activity light
   
Full-Metal construction to withstand any harsh environment
   
Industry-leading 3-year warranty against all defects
   
Complimentary support from a professionally trained support agent
Specification
Product Name: Tray-less 3.5" SAS/SATA HDD Mobile Rack Enclosure for 5.25" Bay
Model Number: MB171SP-1B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 3.5" HDD
Compatible Drive Type: SATA / SAS (Support Single Channel SAS)
Number of Drives: 1
Max Drive Height: 1 x 3.5" 26.1mm
Drive Bay: 1 x 5.25" half height drive bay
Host Interface: 7pin SATA connection
Power Input: 15pin SATA power connection
Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gbps (Depending on hard drive speed)
Support HDD Capacity: No Limitation
RAID Function: N/A
Structure / Material: Full Metal
Support Hot-Swap: Yes
Product Dimension (L x W x H): 173 x 145.8 x 41.3mm
Product Net Weight: 421.3g
Package Gross Weight: 527.3g
Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power:solid blue; HDD access: flashing blue
Package contents: 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 8 - 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
FAQ

Q: Does MB171SP-1B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?

A: The MB171SP-1B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB171SP-1B , 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 DC HC510
HUH721008ALE600/1/4 HUH721010ALE600/1/4 HUH721008ALN600/1/4 HUH721010ALN600/1/4  
Ultrastar DC HC520
HUH721212ALE600/4 HUH721212ALN600/4      
Ultrastar He8
HUH728060AL4200/1/4/5 HUH728060AL5200/1/4/5 HUH728080AL4200/1/4/5 HUH728080AL5200/1/4/5  
Ultrastar 7K6000
HUS726020ALE610/1/4 HUS726040ALE610/1/4 HUS726050ALE610/1/4 HUS726060ALE610/1/4 HUS726020ALN610/1/4
HUS726040ALN610/1/4 HUS726050ALN610/1/4 HUS726060ALN610/1/4    
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 7E8
ST1000NM0045 ST1000NM0075 ST2000NM0045 ST2000NM0085 ST3000NM0025
ST3000NM0035 ST3000NM0045 ST4000NM0025 ST4000NM0065 ST4000NM0135
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 MB171SP-1B .

 

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
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.

 

Kapton tape SATA power connector

 

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

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