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Fits 4x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD from 30-80mm (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280)
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Uses 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIe Bifurcation x4, x4, x4, x4 for PCIe 16x is required to access four drives) |
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Installs to a single-width full-height PCIe express slot
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Removable drive tray with tool-less drive installation for easy drive maintenance
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Quick release knob design allows for fast and easy SSD removal and installation
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Fan on/off switch provides flexibility for systems with sufficient cooling or noise-sensitive environments
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Active-Power Technology (APT) – saves power by shutting the device when no drive is installed
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PCIe interface provides power and data transfer to reduce cable clutter
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The included thermal pad conducts heat from the SSD to the aluminum heatsink lid
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Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty against all defects
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Complimentary support from a professionally trained US-based technical support agent
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| Model Number : | MB204MP-B |
| Color : | Black |
| Support Drive Size : | M / B + M key M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD 2230/2242/2260/2280 |
| Compatible Drive Type : | M.2 PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 NVMe SSD |
| Number of Drives : | 4 |
| Drive Bay : | 1 x PCIe 5.0 or 4.0 x16 expansion slot (motherboard required PCIe x16 slots bifurcated into x4/x4/x4/x4) |
| Host Interface : | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Power Input : | 1 x PCIe golden finger 1 x PCIe 6 pin power connector |
| Transfer Rate : | PCIe 5.0 x4 up to 128Gbps per SSD |
| Support SSD Capacity : | No limitation |
| Drive Cooling : | 1 x 50 x 50 x 15mm fan |
| Structure / Material : | Metal IO bracket/cover with PCBA and plastic shield |
| Product Dimension (W x H x D) : | 126.9 x 21.59 x 204.5 mm |
| Product Net Weight : | 229g |
| Package Gross Weight : | 370g |
| Drive Activity LED Indication : | Device power: solid green Device activity: flashing green Empty: LED off |
| Package Contents : | Device, user manual, thermal pads, M.2 SSD mounting clips, screws |
| Connector Insertion Rate : | 5,000 |
| 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 |
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Q: How can I ensure my motherboard is compatible with the MB204MP-B/MB204MP-1B and can detect and read the four NVMe SSDs installed in it?
A: Your motherboard must meet the following criteria to recognize and read four NVMe SSDs:
Key Tip: The availability of PCIe lanes depends on your motherboard and CPU specifications, as well as how many PCIe SSDs and other devices you have installed. Therefore, we cannot guarantee compatibility with the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B based solely on a compatibility list. We strongly recommend consulting your motherboard supplier to confirm how many PCIe lanes are available in your system and whether any remaining empty PCIe slots can fully support the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B with four M.2 NVMe SSDs.
If you're unable to obtain this information from your motherboard supplier, you can follow the steps below to verify compatibility yourself (applies to Asus, ASRock, and AORUS motherboards only).
Step 1: Open the motherboard compatibility list and locate your motherboard model.
Step 2: Once you find your motherboard model, check the PCIe slot that can support the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B based on the CPU you are using. You need a PCIe slot that supports 4(x4+x4+x4+x4) to detect four M.2 NVMe SSDs. If your PCIEX16_1 slot is already occupied by another PCIe device, such as a GPU or RAID card, then PCIEX16_2 and PCIEX16_3 will only be able to utilize the remaining PCIe lanes. Refer to the PCIe lanes distribution for different configurations to identify the appropriate PCIe slot based on your motherboard model, CPU type, and current PCIe slot usage, and find the slot where you can install the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B. The example below uses the ASUS AMD CROSSHAIR VII HERO to help you better understand how to use this compatibility list.
Example:
For the ASUS AMD CROSSHAIR VII HERO, if you are using AMD Ryzen 1000 Series/ 2000 Series/ 3000 Series/5000 Series Processors CPUs, the PCIEX16_1 slot on the motherboard can support the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B and works four M.2 NVMe SSDs. However, if you are using an AMD Ryzen™ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series processors CPUs, the PCIEX16_1 slot on the motherboard can only works three M.2 NVMe SSDs in the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B. For AMD Ryzen 2000 G-Series/ 3000 G-Series/ 7th Generation A-Series/ Athlon X4 Series processors CPUs, the PCIEX16_1 slot on the motherboard can only works two M.2 NVMe SSDs in the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B.
For PCIe slots that do not support the installation of four M.2 NVMe SSDs: Depending on the combination of the motherboard, CPU, and the number of PCIe lanes available for each slot, the number of M.2 NVMe SSDs that can be read by the MB204MP-B / MB204MP-1B may vary. Please refer to the instructions below to ensure that the M.2 NVMe SSDs are installed in the correct positions, ensuring proper functionality of the SSDs.
If the corresponding PCIe slot on the motherboard compatibility chart is marked as 1(x4), 1(x8), or 1(x16), it indicates that the slot supports only one SSD. Please install the SSD in the slot indicated by the blue arrow in the diagram.
If marked as 2(x4+x4), it indicates that the PCIe slot supports two SSDs. Please install the SSDs in the slots indicated by the blue arrows in the diagram.
If marked as 2(x8+x8), it indicates that the PCIe slot supports two SSDs. Please install the SSDs in the slots indicated by the blue arrows in the diagram.
If marked as 3(x8+x4+x4), it indicates that the PCIe slot supports three SSDs. Please install the SSDs in the slots indicated by the blue arrows in the diagram.
Important Notes:
To report a compatible or incompatible motherboard, or to check the compatibility of a motherboard not listed, please click here
Q: The system does not detect the M.2 SSD I installed in the ICY DOCK enclosure. What should I do?
A: Since the M.2 SSD is not designed for hot-swapping, we highly recommend powering off the device/system before inserting or removing an M.2 SSD. If the system is still unable to detect the drive, follow the steps below to scan for new hardware manually:
Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8 – In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, and click it from the menu. Once the device manager window pops up, right-click on the disk drive icon, and click scan for hardware changes.
Windows 7 – Right-click on the computer icon on the desktop, select properties, click device manager, right-click on the disk drive icon and then click scan for hardware changes.
Q: I'm having the difficulties closing the lid of the drive tray and unable to insert the drive tray all the way to the drive enclosure after placing the M.2 SSD onto the drive tray.
A: Make sure to lock the M.2 SSD with the adjustable M.2 locker. The tray lid will not close properly if the M.2 locker is not fully secured. If you are having difficulty secure the M.2 locker or close the cover, the M.2 SSD you are using may not follow the standard M.2 SSD thickness, which is less than 1.5mm height for each side with a total height that does not exceed 3.8mm. Using the M.2 SSD with non-standard thickness will cause improper tension on the M.2 locker and tray lid and make the M.2 connector misaligned. If you are having issues inserting the drive tray to the enclosure, please stop the operation immediately and check the drive thickness to ensure it follows the standard M.2 SSD thickness - less than 1.5mm height for each side and less than 3.8mm for total height.
Note: Some M.2 SSD uses a metal heat dissipation sticker that causes each side's thickness more than the 1.5mm. Remove the sticker will solve the problem, but do it at your own risk (might void the warranty of SSD)
ICY DOCK enclosure is design to be compatible with M.2 SSD that has standard thickness. We highly recommend checking the drive thickness before purchase, and please refer to the incompatible M.2 SSD list below for further information:
M.2 NVMe SSDs known to be incompatible due to physical fitment with ICY DOCK enclosure:
Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists so we can resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Click here to report a compatible/incompatible M.2 SSD.
Q: I want to see the drive status from the front panel on PC case/chassis. What should I do?
A: There is a 2-pin front panel header(s) on the PCBA of the product. The drive status can be displayed from the front panel after connecting the front I/O wire to the corresponding 2-pin header of the product. For detailed connected methods, please refer to the user manual of the PC case/chassis.
| Drive Status | LED Indication |
| Power | Solid Light |
| Drive Access | Flashing Light |
Note: The I/O wire connected to the PC case/chassis are not included in the product package.
Q:When I install the card to my system, my system refuses to boot or go into BIOS?
A:Check to see if there are any BIOS updates for the motherboard of the system. A few restarts after updating BIOS may be needed before MB204MP-B is usable. Follow the instructions on BIOS updates with the manufacturer of the motherboard. If issue still persist after BIOS update, please contact us.
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