MB382SP-3B_Open Air 2.5” to 3.5” SAS / SATA (22pin) HDD & SSD Converter / Mounting Kit for Internal 3.5""Drive Bay

Product introduction

Change can lead to more innovative and groundbreaking products which is the path we have taken here at Icy dock. First, we had the popular EZConvert MB882 and EZConvert Pro MB982 converter series which allowed 2.5” drives to take the 3.5” form factor in a fully enclosed device. Up until recently, our customers have been seeking a similar device with an open air design with exceptional cooling, and the EZConvert Air MB382SP-3B is our response. The EZConvert Air MB382SP-3B converts any 2.5” SATA HDD/SSDs into 3.5” Hard drives. It will also fit 2.5” SAS HDDs to provide single channel SAS functions (requires SAS host for SAS drives). The EZConvert Air features an extremely robust stainless-steel exterior with a cleverly designed locking mechanism to keep your drives immobile. The open air design, ventilated slots, and metal construction all work simultaneously to keep your drives as cool as possible.
2.5” Drive Support For All 3.5” Bays

With the abundance of 2.5” SSDs and hard drives combined with the steady drop in price, it’s a great time to purchase more storage. Many computer cases on the market do not have built in support for 2.5” SSD/HDD which makes a 2.5” to 3.5” HDD/SSD converter an absolute necessity when purchasing 2.5” SSDs or hard drives. For enterprise, it’s valuable for upgrading file servers without paying a tremendous amount for an entire system upgrade.
With its self-adjusting mechanism design, the EZConvert Air MB382SP-3B accepts 2.5” SATA/SAS SSD/HDD of any height from 7mm to 15mm and keeps your drive stable while the spring tension drive clamp provides shock absorption. The EZConvert Air has the exact same form factor of a 3.5” hard drive, including the outer dimension, location of the SATA connector, and the mounting holes for both side and bottom allowing it to fit perfectly into any standard 3.5" SATA drive bay including HDD mobile racks, cages, external enclosures, PC, Mac, file servers and more. Any system that takes the standard 3.5” SATA HDD is compatible with the EZConvert Air MB382SP-3B.
With the optional bottom screw holes, this allows you to completely lock in 2.5” drives into the EZConvert Air allowing extra drive security. The added security feature is a must have for rugged system builds that require drives to be completely immobile yet easily accessible. It’s the small details we consider that make Icydock your go-to brand.
Convenience Meets Practicality

It’s never been easier to install your 2.5” HDD/SSD. Simply press on the latch to open the locking mechanism, insert your SSD or hard drive into the SATA connector, and close the latch and you’re ready to go. The EZConvert Air does not require any tools for SSD or drive installation, effectively decreasing installation time and labor of maintenance. The open design of this converter gives you quick access to your drives when the situation arises. If you need to swap drives, you can do so with ease.
For customers that swap their drives a lot, the built in SATA PCB bridge protects your HDD/SSD connector from wearing out during the insertion and removal cycle, and it delivers the full speed of SATA 6Gbps without any speed reduction.
Advanced Cooling Design

There’s a reason we coined the name “EZConvert Air”–because of how much airflow this converter allows. With its open air design, heat can rapidly escape from your drives during your most intensive applications. This in turn can lead to better performance since excessive heat may slow down your system. Strategically placed ventilated slots surround the converter allowing heat to escape from all sides and angles, while the metal frame acts as a giant heat sink to quickly cool your hard drives. The open air design, ventilated slots, and metal frame combine to produce an advanced cooling system to put your mind at ease.

Main Feature

•	Converts 2.5” SATA HDD or SSD to 3.5” SATA hard drive

•	Supports 2.5” SAS HDD w/ single channel SAS functions (requires SAS host)

•	Heavy duty stain-less steel exterior with easy access to drives

•	Fully SATA 3.0 Revision (6Gb/s) compatible and Backward compatible with SATA 2.0 Revision (3Gb/s) and 1.0 Revision (1.5Gb/s) drives

•	Support SATA 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 12Gbps (Single channel)

•	Open air design for rapid heat dissipation

•	Ventilated slots allow air to flow through converter

•	Drive stabilizing & self-adjusting mechanism

•	Universal 3.5” HDD mounting holes

•	Tool-less design for quick & easy HDD/SSD installation

•	Optional bottom screw holes for extra drive security

•	Fits all 2.5” SATA and SAS drive heights from 7mm to 15mm

•	Supports SATA and SATA power cables with locking latch design

•	Compatible with backplane trays such as those found in Apple's first generation Mac Pro models

Specification

Product Name：	2.5" to 3.5" HDD / SSD Converter
Model Number：	MB382SP-3B
Color：	Silver
Support Drive Size：	2.5" SAS / SATA SSD & HDD
Compatible Drive Type：	SATA / Single channel SAS (SAS host required)
Number of Drives：	1
Max Drive Height：	15mm
Drive Bay：	1 x 3.5" device bay
Host Interface：	1 x 7 pin SATA
Power Input：	1 x 15 pin SATA power connector
Transfer Rate：	SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps / SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps
Support HDD Capacity：	No Limitation
Structure / Material：	Stainless steel chassis with plastic lid
Product Dimension (L x W x H)：	146.6 x 101.6 x 25.4mm
Product Net Weight：	221g
Package Gross Weight ：	266g
Package contents：	1 - Device, 1 - user manual, 8 - screws
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

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FAQ

Q: What is the difference between the MB382SP-3B and the MB382IP-3B?

A: The difference is the MB382SP-3B supports 2.5" SATA hard drives or SSD only, while the MB382SP-3B supports SATA and SAS hard drives or SSD (with SAS dual channel function).

Q: What is the difference between MB382SP-3B and MB882SP-1S-1B(2B) and MB982SP-1S?

A: The MB882SP-1S-1B(2B) is the first 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive or SSD converter with an overall sturdy, reliable construction with easy access to the drive perfect for system integrators and IT professionals.

The MB982SP-1S is based off the MB882 series design but utilizes a full metal design creating a better environment for cooling, as well as giving it a rock solid construction ideal for industrial, enterprise, and military applications.

The MB382SP-3B is a new design based off the MB982SP-1S but with added open air design with exceptional cooling.

Q: Will this converter allow me to fit my 2.5" SATA hard drives or SSD into a 3.5" bay?

A: The MB382SP-3B is a 2.5" to 3.5" hard drive or SSD converter. It will fit any standard 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD into any standard 3.5" hard drive bay

Q: Will using this converter affect performance in any way?

A: This converter will not affect performance in any way because the device interface is essentially a bypass. It will be like the hard drive or SSD is directly connected to the motherboard.

Q: Does the MB382SP-3B support Samsung 840 series SSDs?

A: Yes, this converter will support all 7-15mm 2.5" SATA hard drive or SSD.

Q: Does the MB382SP-3B support SATA III hard drive or SSD with SATA III interface?

A: The MB382SP-3B supports SATA I / II / III hard drive or SSD with a SATA I / II / III interface.

Q: Does MB382SP-3B support the new SATA 3.3 Power Disable feature (PWDIS)?

A: The MB382SP-3B does not support the SATA 3.3 PWDIS feature. If you install the SATA HDD/SSD with PWDIS in MB382SP-3B , 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)

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 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 MB382SP-3B .

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

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

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

Downloads

MB382SP-3B Data Sheet

MB382SP-3B User Manual

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