IO Industries Inc. is a global leader in advanced video recording systems, delivering rugged, high-performance solutions used in aerospace, defense, automotive testing, and scientific imaging. Their RodeoPLUS system is a compact, FPGA-driven recorder built for high-frame-rate digital video capture in the most demanding environments.

The Challenge: Managing Massive Video Data in the Field
RodeoPLUS systems support real-time recording speeds over 2 GB/s to internal solid-state storage. This allows for:

• Long-duration video capture in RAW format, using native 10- to 16-bit image data
• Lossless encoding (in CoaXPress models) for more efficient storage
• Transfer of large datasets over 10GbE for downstream processing

To support this performance, IO Industries needed a high-speed removable storage solution that was:

• Capable of sustained NVMe-level throughput
• Compact enough for the RodeoPLUS chassis
• Rugged and removable drive, suitable for field use
• Able to support up to 16TB per drive, with potential for expansion

The Solution: ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB601VK-B

IO Industries integrated the ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB601VK-B, a rugged single-bay removable U.2 NVMe SSD enclosure designed for mission-critical, high-bandwidth storage applications.

How It Helped:

• Sustained High-Speed Recording:
  The MB601VK-B's direct U.2 interface (supporting PCIe Gen 3 & 4 x4) ensured the RodeoPLUS system could sustain 2GB/s+ recording rates without bottlenecks, enabling long continuous video captures in RAW format.
• Field-Swappable, Removable Drive Tray Design:
  This design allows technicians to quickly remove and replace U.2 SSDs in the system, streamlining workflows for multi-session captures, rapid data offloading, and secure data storage. Once recording is complete, the SSD can be immediately extracted and either secured for transport or connected to a separate workstation for offline analysis. This capability maximizes operational efficiency in mobile, time-sensitive environments and ensures the system is ready for prompt redeployment.
• Supports High-Capacity NVMe SSDs (up to 16TB and beyond):
  As IO Industries pushes for longer recording times, the MB601VK-B's support for high-capacity drives ensures scalability without redesigning the storage infrastructure.
• Rugged Construction for Harsh Environments:
  The full-metal body and EMI shielding protect the SSD during shock, vibration, and repeated insertions — a key benefit for aerospace or vehicle-mounted deployments.
• Compact 3.5" Drive Bay Integration:
  Fits seamlessly inside the tight dimensions of the RodeoPLUS system, allowing IO Industries to maintain a sleek, rugged chassis without external enclosures or custom mounting solutions.

Results & Customer Benefits

• Seamless 2GB/s+ Recording sustained by high-bandwidth U.2 NVMe drives
• Improved data reliability and protection in field conditions
• Scalable storage capacity up to 16TB (and more in the future) per removable tray
• Simplified system servicing removable SSD drive trays for easier maintenance

For IO Industries, the ICY DOCK MB601VK-B was not just a storage accessory — it became a mission-critical enabler of the RodeoPLUS system's real-world performance. It allowed them to deliver fast, reliable, and swappable NVMe storage in a rugged format, helping customers capture, store, and transfer uncompressed, high-bit-depth video in the harshest conditions — with complete confidence.