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Introducing NVMe removable drive enclosure for high-performance computing
Date: 2021.08.18
Introducing ICY DOCK NVMe Removable Drive Enclosure
for High-Performance Computing
High-performance computing (HPC) has been the new trend in our recent times. The applications for HPC range from big data, IOT (internet of things), AI (artificial intelligence), deep learning and blockchains, requires advanced computer hardware to perform their intended functions. From time to time, the performance of HPC has been limited by data storage hardware due to its slow transfer speed, which caps the I/O intensive requirements for these applications. The evolution of data storage from mechanical hard drives to NVMe (non-volatile memory express) SSDs have eventually unleashed the next level of high-performance computing and its applications.
 
 
It's clear that installing NVMe U.2 drives requires not only a whole system upgrade but also a system that allows for easy maintenance. Enabling hot-swap functions on NVMe U.2 SSDs and finding the proper equipment in a computer or rackmount system has become a new challenge for many companies, as the current computer chassis are not optimized for NVMe U.2 SSDs. With more than 20 years of expertise, ICY DOCK, who specializes in enterprise data storage enclosures, has already implemented to this drastic change in data storage technology and created the world first NVMe removable drive enclosure, the ToughArmor NVMe series. The ToughArmor's removable drive caddy allows for easy NVMe drive installation and system maintenance for any companies who wish to utilize the benefits of using the next-generation NVMe U.2 SSDs.
 
 
With the presence of ICY DOCK’s ToughArmor NVMe series, it has shed light on the current NVMe SSD market. ICY DOCK has introduced the one of a kind NVMe U.2 SSD mobile rack that fits in either external 3.5” floppy bay or 5.25 DVD bay. The ToughArmor MB601VK-B NVMe U.2 SSD mobile rack is compatible with any standard external 3.5" bay and supports 1x 2.5" NVMe U.2 / SAS / SATA SSD up to 15mm height. This ultra-low profile design is perfect for small-form-factor (SFF) systems such as in-vehicle DVR, Rugged Compact PC, Box PC or Portable Workstation. If one drive is not enough, the ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB699VP-B can accommodate up to 4x 15mm 2.5" NVMe U.2 SSD in a single 5.25" bay, provides both performance and space-saving functions.
 
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The ToughArmor NVMe series can perform up to 32GBps of transfer speed with no speed reduction in comparison to a directly connected NVMe U.2 drive. It offers hot-swap capabilities for the utmost convenience while performing various applications such as allowing high I/O speeds for the real-time server, providing large and fast data storage solution for 4K/8K video post-production, utilizing its fast accessing speed for the newer generation of artificial intelligence and more.
Asides from the ToughArmor NVMe series, ICY DOCK’s ToughArmor series also include rugged SATA/SAS SSD mobile racks with 1x 2.5" drive (MB991SK-B), 2x 2.5" drive (MB992SK-B), 3x 2.5" drive (MB993SK-B), 4x 2.5" drive (MB994SP series), 6x 2.5" drive (MB996SP-6SB), 8x 2.5" drive (MB998SP-B), 16x 2.5" drive (MB516SP-B) and more. ICY DOCK's data storage device kits allow customers to leverage their business, to fits various data storage configurations per different applications with minimum cost.
 
 
All of the ToughArmor series products are made with a full metal structure from inside out and suitable for industrial, medical, and military applications. Designed with the highest quality and provided with a 3-year warranty, ICY DOCK enclosures are built to ensure that your drives are free from any environmental dangers and guarantees that your data is safe and sound.
 
From the era of IDE mechanical hard drives to NVMe SSD drives, ICY DOCK kept its innovation at peak level, making sure ICY DOCK products can be utilized by individuals and companies to facilitate their workflow and increase productivity. With long product life-cycles, worldwide branch locations and professionally trained customer support teams, ultimately ICY DOCK is the number one go-to brand for many first tier companies such as HP, GE, Samsung, and Google who wishes to have a highly customized, stable, and quality assured product!
 
Click below image to review the detail product info of our ToughArmor lineup
 
5.25" Device Bay
Hightlights
3.5" Device Bay
Hightlights
MB516SP-B
* 16 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-7mm Drives
* Drive ID Plugs
* Huge 80mm Cooling Fans
* Fan Speed Control
MB993SK-B
* 3 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-7mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Drive ID Plugs
* High Density Storage
MB998SP-B
* 8 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-7mm Drives
* Drive ID Plugs
* Dual Cooling Fans
MB992SKR-B
* 2 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Built-in Hardware RAID
* Safeguard Key Lock
MB998IP-B
* 8 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps/SAS 12Gbps
* Fits 5-7mm Drives
* 2 x 15pin SATA Power
* miniSAS HD SFF-8643
* Fan Speed Control
MB492SKL-B
* 2 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Thumb Screw Lock
* Drive ID Plugs
MB996SP-6SB
* 6 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Fan Speed Contol
MB992SK-B
* 2 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
MB608SP-B
* 6 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* 2 x 15pin SATA Power
* Fan Speed Control
* Supports locking latch
MB601VK-B
* 1 x 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD
* NVMe 32Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* U.2 (SFF-8639)
MB699VP-B
* 4 x 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD
* NVMe 32Gbps/Channel
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Dual Cooling Fans
* MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643)
MB491SKL-B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Thumb Screw Lock
* Drive ID Plugs
* Anti-Dust Flap
MB607SP-B
* 4 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* 1 x 15pin SATA Power
* Fan speed control
* Supports locking latch
MB991SK-B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Anti-Dust Flap
MB994SK-1B
* 4 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Dual Cooling Fans
MB991IK-B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS 12Gbps / SATA
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Safeguard Key Lock
* Anti-Dust Flap
MB994SP-4SB-1
* 4 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Fan On/Off Switch
* Dual Cooling Fans
MB991U3-1SB
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* Fits SATA III HDD/SSD
* USB 3.0 w/ UASP
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Fits ToughArmor Trays
* Safeguard Key Lock
MB994SP-4S
* 4 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* Dual Cooling Fans
* UL Listed
MB994IPO-3SB
* 2 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS 12Gbps / SATA
* Fits 5-15mm Drives
* 1 x SATA Slim ODD
* Fan On/Off Switch
* UL Listed
MB411SPO-B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Hot-Swap Design
* For Slim OOD/FDD Bay
MB411SKO-B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SAS / SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Hot-Swap Design
* For Slim OOD/FDD Bay
* Safeguard Keylock
MB411SPO-1B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-9.5mm Drives
* Hot-Swap Design
* For Slim OOD Bay
MB411SPO-2B
* 1 x 2.5" SSD/HDD
* SATA 6Gbps
* Fits 5-7mm Drives
* Hot-Swap Design
* For Ultra Slim ODD Bay
* Ideal for Laptop Upgrade
 
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us by email at tech@icydock.com or through our Live Chat (M-F 9-5pm PST)
 
 

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