TurboSwap MB171SP-B
Tray-Less 3.5” SATA HDD Mobile Rack with 80mm Cooling Fan for External 5.25" Bay
Discontinued replaced with MB171SP-1B
Product Details
  • Product introduction
    Tray-less designs have always been a trade-off between convenience and security, but that’s not the case for TurboSwap MB171SP-B. The ICYDOCK TurboSwap MB171SP-B keeps all the benefits of the tray-less design with superior build quality, improved cooling efficiency and its unique shock absorbing design for maximum stability. It fits any standard external 5.25” bay and is built rugged with all metal design to take a beating. This lockable mobile rack is designed for rugged applications such as medical & military systems, industrial PCs and servers. It includes features such as drive power button, ultra-slim 80mm cooling fan, fan speed control and optional screw holes for an add-on 120mm cooling fan which can be great for gamers and power users seeking a hot-swap bay built in to their system with SATA III support.
  • The benefits of tray-less combined with stability
    There are many benefits to having a tray-less design; it allows you to quickly swap the drives without the fuss of rewiring or installing trays onto your drives. Reliability and stability of tray-less mechanisms are always a concern as it’s necessary to add moving parts. The TurboSwap MB171SP-B takes this into consideration and allows you to hot-swap drives within seconds, while maintaining outstanding drive stability and overall reliability. The Ultra-Flex shock absorbing kit provides excellent drive support whether it’s a half-height drive or a full size drive; it stabilizes the drive and absorbs vibrations. For increased reliability, we’ve simplified and reengineered the ejection mechanism with all metal arms to create a strong product that’s built to last. Setup is incredibly simple: just insert this unit into a single 5.25” bay, secure the unit in with screws, plug a 15pin power cable + 7 pin SATA cable, and you’re good to go.
  • Increase the lifespan of your drives
    Both performance and drive life expectancy decrease when heat increases so it’s best to keep your drive cool. Our included ultra slim 80mm fan is mounted beneath the rack to allow sufficient cooling for all types of applications. Whether you’re running a server that’s constantly under heavy load or media system that’s running 24/7, you’ll be able to rest at ease knowing your drives aren’t overheating. We’ve also added fan control to allow user management, so controlling drive temperatures will be as easy as pressing a button. If you have a need to customize the units by adding an aftermarket 80mm or larger 120mm fan, go right on ahead --we’ve added the necessary screw hole spacing for this purpose. Individual power control allows you to turn off your HDD with the touch of a button which can help you preserve the life of your drives.
  • Security Matters
    If your environment demands the toughest and most robust parts, then you’ll be more than satisfied with our MB171SP-B TurboSwap. There are other benefits to having all metal design, besides the obvious sturdiness. The unit acts as a giant heat sink to disperse heat from the drive to keep your drives cool. The TurboSwap is also perfect for industries that require a certain flammability rating since its all metal design abides to these requirements. It’s a great choice for military or medical servers.
  • With standard hot swappable drive racks, you run the risk of an unauthorized personnel being able to quickly swipe crucial data within the blink of an eye. Using our MB171SP-B TurboSwap allows you to lock your drive in place to prevent theft or tampering to your drives. We’re one of the few companies that integrate barrel locks and keys in our devices which further increase security. This barrel locking mechanism along with the all metal tough design allows you to add an extra layer to your data protection –which is required for most businesses.
  • Optional 2.5" to 3.5" SSD/HDD Converter
    If you would like to use 2.5" drives with this device, the optional EZConvert MB882SP-1S-3B is an unique converter that is able to transform your 2.5" drive into a 3.5" HDD form factor within seconds without any tools.
Main Feature
Tray less hot swappable drive cage
   
Fits full sized and half height 3.5” SATA drives into a single external 5.25” bay
   
Supports up to 6Gb transfer speeds (depending on host configuration)
   
Heavy Duty all metal construction
   
Locking mechanism to protect your data
   
Ultra slim 80mm fan to keep your drives cool
   
Front panel fan speed control with drive power button
   
Optional spacing available for aftermarket 120mm fans
   
2 pin and 3 pin fan connections available
   
Shock absorbing anti vibration features
Specification
Product Name: Tray-Less 3.5" SATA HDD Mobile Rack with 80mm Cooling Fan for External 5.25" Bay
Model Number: MB171SP-B
Color: Black
Support Drive Size: 3.5" HDD
Compatible Drive Type: SATA / SAS (Support Single Channel SAS)
Number of Drives: 1
Max Drive Height: 1 x 3.5" 26.1mm
Drive Bay: 1 x 5.25" half height drive bay
Host Interface: 7pin SATA connection
Power Input: 15pin SATA power connection
Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gbps (Depending on hard drive speed)
Support HDD Capacity: No Limitation
Drive Cooling: 80 x 80 x10mm cooling fan
RAID Function: N/A
Structure / Material: Full Metal
Support Hot-Swap: Yes
Drive Security: 2 segment key lock
Product Dimension (L x W x H): 173 x 145.8 x 41.3mm
Product Net Weight: 475g
Package Gross Weight: 576.7g
RAID Status LED Indicator: N/A
Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid green; HDD access: flashing green
Package contents: 1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 8 - screws, 2 - keys
SATA 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: 3 years

Related Products Series:

  • Tray-less Enclosures
  • Drive+Tray Enclosures

FAQ

Q: Does MB171SP-B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?

A: The MB171SP-B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB171SP-1B , the drive will not spin, and the system won't detect the drive. See the list below for known SATA HDD/SSD with the PWDIS feature.

Known SATA HDD/SSD with Power Disable Feature (PWDIS)

WD Ultrastar DC HC510
HUH721008ALE600/1/4 HUH721010ALE600/1/4 HUH721008ALN600/1/4 HUH721010ALN600/1/4  
Ultrastar DC HC520
HUH721212ALE600/4 HUH721212ALN600/4      
Ultrastar He8
HUH728060AL4200/1/4/5 HUH728060AL5200/1/4/5 HUH728080AL4200/1/4/5 HUH728080AL5200/1/4/5  
Ultrastar 7K6000
HUS726020ALE610/1/4 HUS726040ALE610/1/4 HUS726050ALE610/1/4 HUS726060ALE610/1/4 HUS726020ALN610/1/4
HUS726040ALN610/1/4 HUS726050ALN610/1/4 HUS726060ALN610/1/4    
Ultrastar C15K600
HUC156030CS4200/1/4/5 HUC156045CS4200/1/4/5 HUC156060CS4200/1/4/5 HUC156030CSS200/1/4/5 HUC156045CSS200/1/4/5
HUC156060CSS200/1/4/5        
Samsung PM883
MZ7LH240HAHQ MZ7LH480HAHQ MZ7LH960HAJR MZ7LH1T9HMLT MZ7LH3T8HMLT
MZ7LH7T6HMLA        
Seagate EXOS 7E8
ST1000NM0045 ST1000NM0075 ST2000NM0045 ST2000NM0085 ST3000NM0025
ST3000NM0035 ST3000NM0045 ST4000NM0025 ST4000NM0065 ST4000NM0135
EXOS 15E900
ST300MP0006 ST300MP0016 ST300MP0026 ST300MP0096 ST300MP0106
ST300MP0116 ST600MP0006 ST600MP0016 ST600MP0026 ST600MP0036
ST600MP0126 ST600MP0136 ST600MP0146 ST600MP0156 ST900MP0006
ST900MP0016 ST900MP0026 ST900MP0126 ST900MP0136 ST900MP0146
ST900MP0156 ST900MP0166      

Note: the SAS hard drive or SSD does not use the Pin 3 of SATA power connector for PWDIS feature and compatible with MB171SP-1B .

 

While we recommend to avoid using the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS, you can use the methods below to disable the PWDIS feature physically if you already purchased the drive:

 

Method 1 – Using the Molex to SATA adapter or cable to disconnect the power to Pin 3 of the SATA power connector.

 

Molex to SATA Adapter   Molex to SATA Cable
Molex to SATA Adapter   Molex to SATA Cable

 

Method 2 – Placing Kapton tape on Pin 1-3 of the SATA power connector to isolate the 3.3V power, as shown below.

 

Kapton tape SATA power connector

 

Please contact tech@icydock.com if the problem persists.


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