Optional Certifications Available for ExpressSlot Elite MB842M5P-B | |
TAA | Trade Agreements Act Compliance |
UL | Safety Standard Certification |
UL94 | Flammability of Plastic Materials |
FCC | Federal Communications Commission Compliance |
Wide Temperature | MIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7 |
• | Fits 2x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with all drive length including 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm), and 22110 (110mm) |
• | PCIe 5.0 x8 interface (backward compatible with PCIe 4.0/3.0) *PCIe Bifurcation x4, x4 for PCIe 8x, or x4, x4, x4, x4 for PCIe 16x is required to access both drives |
• | Removable drive tray with tool-less drive installation design for easy drive maintenance |
• | Compact design, allowing multiple bays to be installed side by side |
• | Eagle-hook locking system secures the drive in place |
• | EMI grounding technology protects SSDs from static damage |
• | Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT) minimizes noise and impact |
• | Active Power Technology (APT) reduces power consumption when no SSD is present |
• | PCIe-powered design eliminates unnecessary cables |
• | Included thermal pad for improved heat dissipation |
• | Optional SSD activity LED output for external monitoring |
• | Industry leading 5-year warranty against all defects |
• | Complimentary support from professionally trained US-based technical support agents |
Model Number: | MB842M5P-B |
Color: | Black & silver |
Support Drive Size: | 2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110) |
Compatible Drive Type: | M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 NVMe SSD |
Number of Drives: | 2 |
Support Drive Length: | 30mm – 110mm |
Drive Bay: | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x8 or x16 expansion slot (motherboard required PCIe x8 slots bifurcated into x4/x4, or PCIe x16 slots bifurcated into x4/x4/x4/x4) |
Host Interface: | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
Power Input: | Via PCIe |
Transfer Rate: | Up to 128Gbps (depending on hard drive speed) |
Support SSD Capacity: | No limitation |
Drive Cooling: | Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling |
Structure / Material: | Metal with partial ABS plastic |
Dimension (W x H x D) : | 171 x 120.8 x 21.6 mm |
Product Net Weight: | 229.7g |
Package Gross Weight: | 331g |
Drive Activity LED Indication: | Drive power: solid green; Drive access: flashing green |
Package Contents: | Device, user manual, screw, I/O faceplate |
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 limited warranty |
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Q: How can I ensure my motherboard is compatible with the MB842M5P-B and can detect and read the two NVMe SSDs installed in it?
A: Your motherboard must meet the following criteria to recognize and read two 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 MB842M5P-B 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 MB842M5P-B with two 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. As an example, we will use the ASUS AMD TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II motherboard.
Step 2: Once you find your motherboard model, check the PCIe slot that can support the MB842M5P-B based on the CPU you are using. For the ASUS AMD TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II, if you are using AMD Ryzen 1000/2000/3000/5000 series or 2000/3000 G-Series CPUs, the PCIEX16_1 slot on the motherboard can support the MB842MP-B. However, if you are using an AMD Ryzen 4000/5000 G-Series CPU, none of the PCIe slots will support the MB842M5P-B.
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: Is the ICY DOCK NVMe enclosure supporting the PCIe 5.0 standard?
A: Yes, all ICY DOCK NVMe enclosures support the PCIe 5.0x4 standard, with up to 128Gbps transfer rates.
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 MB842M5P-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.