Which ToughArmor MB699VP-B is right for you? | |||
Model | MB699VP-B | MB699VP-B V2 | MB699VP-B V3 |
Cooling Fans | Dual Fans (40 x 40 x 10mm) |
Dual Fans (40 x 40 x 20mm) | |
Fan Speed | 4,800 RPM | 8,000 RPM | |
Connectors | 4 x MiniSAS HD 4i (SFF-8643) |
4 x OCuLink 4i (SFF-8612) | |
Pin-out Defined | Legacy | SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 | SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 (Tri-mode HBA/RAID adapters compatible) |
Product Dimension (L x W x H) |
140.3 x 146 x 41.3mm | 150.3 x 146 x 41.3mm | |
Net Weight | 854.2g | 911.2g | |
Gross Weight | 935.2g | 945.7g | |
Suitable for | NVMe HBA/RAID adapters with Legacy pin-out |
NVMe HBA/RAID adapters with SFF-9402 pin-out |
Tri-mode HBA/RAID adapters with SFF-9402 pin-out |
• | Supports 4x PCIe NVMe U.2/U.3 SSD, up to 15mm drive height |
• | Installs into any standard external 5.25" optical drive bay |
• | Uses 4x OCuLink (SFF-8612) to connect, pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 |
• | Supports PCIe 4.0 specification with transfer rates up to 64Gb/s per drive bay |
• | Supports Tri-mode controllers PCIe/NVMe pinout (Broadcom, Areca, and more) |
• | Ruggedized full-metal enclosure meeting flammability requirements |
• | Removable tray system for easy maintenance |
• | Dual high-performance 40x20mm cooling fan with three fan speed setting (High, Low, Off) |
• | The Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the drive tray inside the enclosure |
• | EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage |
• | Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty against all defects |
• | Complimentary support from professionally trained technical support agents |
Model Number: | MB699VP-B V3 |
Color: | Black |
Support Drive Size: | 2.5" (up to 15mm height) |
Compatible Drive Type: | U.2/U.3 |
Number of Drives: | 4 |
Drive Bay: | 5.25" half height bay |
Host Interface: | 4 x SFF-8612, pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 (Tri-mode card compatible) |
Power Input: | 2 x 15pin SATA power connector |
Transfer Rate: | Up to 64Gbps (Depending on SSD Speed) |
Support SSD Capacity: | No limitation |
Drive Cooling: | 2 x 40x40x20mm fan |
Structure / Material: | Full metal |
Hot Plug: | Yes |
Product Dimension (L x W x H) : | 140.3 x 146 x 41.3mm |
Product Net Weight: | 945.7g |
Package GrossWeight: | 911.2g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green |
Package contents: | Device, user manual, drive ID plugs, screws |
SSD 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 |
Compatible Drive Tray (Caddy):
Compatible Drive cable:
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Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB699VP-B V3?
A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB699VP-B V3. 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: My NVMe drive did not detect after inserting it back into the device while powered on?
A: For systems that support hot-plug function, while your system is powered on, each drive insertion and removal cycle will require a manual refresh from the operating system in order for the system to recognize the drive.
If you are unable to detect the drive after performing the manual refresh, your system might not support hot-plug functions. We suggest you check with the motherboard/add-on card manufacturer to see if it supports the NVMe hot-plug function.
Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 – In the search box on the taskbar, type Device Manager, then select from the menu, right-click on the disk drive and then select scan for hardware changes.
Windows 7 – Right-click on computer icon on desktop and select properties, click Device Manager, right-click on the disk drive and then select scan for hardware changes.
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.
Q: Can I replace the cooling fan attached to the device? Will doing that void the warranty?
A: The cooling fan we used has been thoroughly tested with the drive enclosure to ensure it functions properly and supports the fan speed control (for select models). Therefore, we suggest our customers keep the original fan for the best result. However, we understand the stock fan may not be suitable for all the applications, so we elected to honor the warranty when 3rd party fan is using. The warranty may void if the 3rd party fan causes electrical damage to the device, though.
Q: Which specification should I check before buying the 3rd party cooling fan?
A:The following information is the fan specification requirement and compatible fan models for MB699VP-B V3
Fan Dimension (LxWxH) | 40 x 40 x 10mm | 40 x 40 x 20mm |
Connector Type | 3 Pin Wafer | |
Rated Voltage (VDC) | 12V DC | |
Rated Current (A) | < 0.12A (127mA) | |
Screw Specification | Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 15mm - Steel (Not Included) |
Phillips Flat Head - M3 x 25mm – Steel (Came with stock fan) |
Compatible fan models
(without test, use it at your own risk)
Q: I feel that the drive tray's upper and lower metal spring is stuck when inserting the drive tray. What should I do?
A: Remove the drive tray from the enclosure and reinsert the tray without putting excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet in front of the tray. Excessive force on the front metal mesh sheet may bend the top and bottom metal spring, causing difficulties when inserting the drive tray. Therefore, please do not forcingly insert the drive tray when this happens as it may cause damage to the metal spring.
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Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown |