Even under intense workloads, these features help maintain signal integrity and reliable system operation.
The MB309A5 is a key part of ICY DOCK’s EXLink ecosystem, designed to simplify the deployment of removable NVMe SSD solutions. Whether you're upgrading a single M.2 slot, building a front-access U.2 configuration, or expanding dual-drive capacity, the MB309A5 works seamlessly with ICY DOCK’s mobile racks and MCIO cables to deliver a turnkey setup.
This plug-and-play compatibility removes the guesswork from system design - ensuring your enclosure, cable, and adapter card work together out of the box. As your NVMe requirements evolve, the EXLink ecosystem provides scalable options that adapt easily to next-generation platforms.
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Compatible Drive Cables:
| • | Converts M.2 NVMe (PCIe Gen5 x4) slot into MCIO 4i output |
| • | Fully compatible with ICY DOCK MCIO-based mobile racks & cables |
| • | Built-in PCIe Gen5 redriver ensures high-speed signal integrity over long cables |
| • | 100MHz clock buffer, SMBus repeater, and power signal gates for robust system integration |
| • | Supports transfer rates up to 128Gbps |
| • | Ideal for removable storage workflows in workstations, servers, edge AI systems, and industrial PCs |
| • | Compatible with PCIe Gen 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 M-Key M.2 slots |
| • | 2-year limited warranty |
| Model Number： | MB309A5 |
| Compatible Drive Type： | NVMe |
| Support Slots： | Works with M.2 M-key PCIe 2.0/3.0/4.0 or 5.0 slots on motherboards |
| Host Interface： | 1 x M.2 M-key slot |
| Endpoint Interface： | 1 x MCIO 4i (SFF-TA-1016) |
| Transfer Rate： | PCIe 5.0 x4 up to 128Gbps |
| Supported Operating Systems： | No limitation |
| Product Dimension (W x H x D)： | 80 x 22 x 10mm |
| Product Net Weight： | 5.8g |
| Package Gross Weight： | 36.2g |
| Package Contents： | 1 - device, 1 - user manual |
| Connector Insertion Rate： | 5,000 |
| Humidity： | 5%~65% RH |
| Operating Temperature： | 0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature： | -35°C to 70°C (-31°F to 158°F) |
| Compliance： | CE, UKCA, RoHS, REACH |
| Warranty： | 2 years limited warranty |
