ToughArmor MB105VP-B
Rugged 2 x U.2/U.3 PCIe 4.0 Mobile Rack for 5.25" Bay
Product Details
  • The ToughArmor MB105VP-B is a 5.25-inch ruggedized full-metal removable dual U.2/U.3 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD mobile rack enclosure, supporting up to 64Gbps data transfer speeds through Slimline SAS (SFF-8654-8i) connection in a single 5.25-inch (optical drive) bay. In addition, the innovative removable drive tray design allows users to effortlessly access U.2 or U.3 drives from the front of the system.
  • Easy Drive Access
    The MB105VP-B is equipped with two EZ Slide Mini removable full-metal drive trays supporting from 7mm to 15mm drive height, making drive maintenance a more efficient and straightforward process.
  • Enterprise Drive Cooling Solution
    The built-in 40mm x 20mm rear cooling fan effectively blows away the heat generated by the U.2/U.3 SSDs through the intelligently placed ventilation holes within the enclosure. Depending on the intensity of the workload on the U.2/U.3 drives, the user can adjust between three fan settings: Hi, Low and Off.
  • The additional cooling space above the drive trays allows the cooling fan to exhaust the drive heat more efficiently to prevent the drive from overheating.
  • NVMe 4.0 Performance
    The MB105VP-B connects 2 x U.2/U.3 SSD with only a single Slimline-SAS (SFF-8654-8i) to reduce cable clutter while offering NVMe 4.0 transfer speeds up to 64Gbps per drive bay.
  • Packed with Features
    The Slimline-SAS and 15-pin SATA power connectors are compatible with cables that have locking latch designs. Once the cables are connected, the locking latches will secure the connections in place.
  • The LED status light in each drive tray gives you the drive status information at a glance. With Active Power Technology (APT), the LED lights turn on when the drive is inserted and automatically shut off when all drives are removed.
  • EMI Grounding Technology
    Grounding your drives is essential as swapping drives without proper grounding may damage hardware due to static shocks. With our innovative EMI Grounding Technology, once the drive is screwed onto the drive tray, the drive will be in a constant grounded state throughout the tray, housing, and computer system to ensure your drives are protected from static electrical surges safe during drive swapping.
  • ToughArmor Protection
    Ensuring the enclosure can be relied upon for many years, the ToughArmor MB105VP-B can hold up in the harshest environment. It is equipped with rugged, heavy-duty full-metal protection throughout the entire device and drive trays, making it perfect for industrial devices that may require a flammability rating, such as military, medical, in-vehicle computers, and law enforcement industries.
  • Optional: M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 NVMe SSD adapter
    M.2 NVMe SSD can be utilized by the EZConvert MB705M2P-B , which converts an M.2 NVMe SSD into U.2 (2.5-inch) NVMe SSD form factor.
Main Feature
Supports 2x 2.5-inch U.2/U.3 PCIe NVMe SSD, up to 15mm drive height
   
Installs into any standard external 5.25-inch optical drive bay
   
Uses 1x Slimline SAS (SFF-8654-8i) connector
   
Uses a single 15-pin SATA power cable
   
Supports PCIe 4.0 specification with transfer rates up to 64Gb/s per drive bay
   
Removable EZ Slide Mini drive tray system for easy maintenance
   
High-performance 40x20mm cooling fan with three fan adjustable speed settings (High, Low, Off)
   
Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the trays inside the enclosure
   
EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage
   
Active Power Technology (APT) – saves power by shutting down drives when no drives are installed
   
Industry-leading 5 years limited warranty against all defects
   
Complimentary support from a professionally trained US-based technical support agent.
   
Ruggedized heavy duty full metal construction with commercially designed for Medical & Military systems, Media servers, and IPCs, approved and used by Tier 1 companies.

Specification
Model Number: MB105VP-B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 2.5" (up to 15mm height)
Compatible Drive Type: U.2 or U.3
Number of Drives: 2
Drive Bay: 5.25" half height bay
Host Interface: 1 x SFF-8654 8i, pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 (Tri-mode card compatible)
Power Input: 1 x 15pin SATA power connector
Transfer Rate: Up to 64Gbps (Depending on SSD Speed)
Support SSD Capacity: No Limitation
Drive Cooling: 1 x 40x40x20mm fan 
Structure / Material: Full Metal
Hot Plug: Yes
Product Dimension (L x W x H) : 146 x 149 x 41.3 mm
Product Net Weight: 668 g
Package GrossWeight: 753.9 g
Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents: Device, User Manual, Screws
U.2 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 limited warranty

FAQ

Q: Can you recommend an add-on card that works with MB105VP-B?

A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB105VP-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: 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.


Image result for disk drive 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 MB105VP-B

 

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.

 

metal spring
Please DO NOT put excessive pressure on the metal mesh sheet as shown


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