ToughArmor MB118VP-B
6 x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 Mobile Rack for 5.25" Bay with SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i
Product Details
  • The ToughArmor MB118VP-B is a rugged six-bay enclosure designed for U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. It supports drives up to 9.5mm in height and offers PCIe 4.0 speed, allowing for blazing-fast data transfer rates of up to 64Gb/s via its SlimSAS (SFF-8654) interface.
  • Constructed with heavy-duty full-metal materials, this enclosure is equipped with removable drive trays that make drive installation and removal quick and simple. Additionally, the MB118VP-B is designed with dual 40x20mm cooling fans that maintain optimal temperatures for high-speed U.2/U.3 SSDs within the enclosure.
  • Removable Drive Tray Design
    NVMe U.2/U.3 SSDs are typically installed inside the computer case, making maintenance a difficult and time-consuming process. The ToughArmor MB118VP-B brings your drives to the front 5.25" optical drive bay, utilizing removable drive trays for hassle-free maintenance. These removable drive trays are compatible with standard U.2/U.3 SSDs up to 9.5mm in drive height, ensuring easy installation and removal of your drives.
  • Superior PCIe 4.0 Performance
    The ToughArmor MB118VP-B provides exceptional performance for data-intensive applications that demand speed and reliability. Equipped with SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) connectors, each drive in the enclosure can achieve transfer speeds of up to 64Gb/s, twice as fast as PCIe 3.0 and ten times faster than SATA standards, which unleash the full potential of NVMe Gen 4.0 x4 SSDs. The lightning-fast IOPS (Input/output operations per second) makes the MB118VP-B an ideal storage solution for autonomous driving, real-time forecasting, film editing, and military computing applications, where high-speed data processing is critical.
  • Maximizing Cooling Performance
    By incorporating dual high-performance 40x20mm cooling fans, the ToughArmor MB118VP-B can effectively dissipate the heat generated by U.2/U.3 SSDs through intelligently placed ventilation holes throughout the entire enclosure, which allow the heat to disperse evenly and maintain optimal operating temperatures for your drives.
  • ToughArmor Protection
    Ensuring the enclosure can be relied upon for many years, the ToughArmor MB118VP-B is capable of holding up in the harshest environment. The enclosure is equipped with rugged, heavy-duty full-metal protection throughout the entire device and tray, making it ideal for a system that may require a flammability rating. The exceptional build quality makes it suitable for various enterprise systems, including military and law enforcement systems, in-vehicle computers, and manufacturing conditions such as embedded control and factory automation systems.
  • EMI Grounding Technology
    Grounding your drives is essential to prevent hardware damage from static shocks when swapping drives. Our innovative EMI grounding technology ensures that once the drive is screwed onto the drive tray, it remains constantly grounded throughout the tray, housing, and computer system to protect the U.2/U.3 SSDs from static electrical surges during drive swapping.
  • Packed with Features
    The drive tray features an LED status light that indicates when your drive is powered up and in use. When no drives are installed, the LED will shut off to conserve power.
  • Keep track of your drives easily with the included individual drive ID labels. You'll always know which drive tray belongs in your RAID array or which drives contain specific files. Rearrange them as needed or remove them for a simplified look.
  • The ToughArmor MB118VP-B supports 15-pin SATA power cables with locking latches. As a result, you'll never need to worry about cables unintentionally disconnecting from your enclosure. Once these cables are connected, they will lock and stay in place.
  • (Optional) M.2 NVMe SSD to U.2 NVMe SSD Adapter
    The MB705M2P-B adapter enables you to convert your M.2 NVMe SSD into a U.2 NVMe SSD, offering tool-less installation and a large heatsink designed explicitly for high-speed M.2 NVMe SSD.
Main Feature
Supports 6x U.2/U.3 PCIe NVMe SSD, with a max drive height of 9.5mm
   
Designed to fit into any standard external 5.25" optical drive bay
   
Utilizes 3x slimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) to support 6x U.2/U.3 SSDs
   
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 that meets flammability requirements
   
Removable tray system for easy maintenance
   
Dual high-performance 40x20mm cooling fans
   
The Eagle-hook tray latch securely holds the drive tray inside the enclosure
   
EMI Grounding – protects SSDs from electrical damage
   
Backed by an Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty against all defects
   
Complimentary support from professionally trained technical support agents

Specification
Model Number: MB118VP-B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 2.5" (up to 9.5mm height)
Compatible Drive Type: U.2 / U.3
Number of Drives: 6
Max Drive Height: 9.5mm
Drive Bay: 5.25" bay
Host Interface: 3 x SlimSAS SFF-8654 8i
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 (W x H x D): 146 x 41.3 x 150mm
Product Net Weight: 867.7g
Package Gross Weight: 967g
Drive Activity LED Indication: Power : solid green ; Drive access : flashing green
Package contents: Device, user manual, drive id plugs, screws
SFF-8639 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 MB118VP-B?

A: The following add-on cards are compatible with MB118VP-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 MB118VP-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)

 

 

 
 

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