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Importance of Drive Mobile Rack in Military Computing
Date: 2023.02.27

 

Drive mobile racks (removable drive enclosures) have become a vital aspect of modern military operations, with safe and secure data storage being a paramount concern for military organizations worldwide. The portability and versatility of drive mobile racks, facilitated by their removable drive carrier design, make it possible for military personnel to access, share, and back up crucial information quickly and efficiently in a variety of environments, including remote locations and at the front line. 

   

Furthermore, the hard drive mobile racks allow users to effortlessly remove data storage drives from the system and store the drives in secure locations, protect sensitive information, such as operational plans, intelligence reports, and classified data from unauthorized access. As technology and data storage capacity continue to advance, hard drive mobile racks will become even more critical in the years to come.

 
 
 

How to Choose Hard Drive Mobile Rack for Military Applications?

 
 

When selecting a hard drive mobile rack for military applications, it is a must to consider the following key features in order to have asafe and efficient storage systems for sensitive information:

 
  • Resistance to Extreme Condition:

    The chosen drive mobile rack must be designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity, and impacts, in order to maintain the integrity of stored data.

  • Data Security:

    Ensuring the security of stored data is of utmost importance in military applications and can be achieved through data encryption, data redundancy, and physical security measures, such as locks.

  • Easy maintenance:

    Being able to replace faulty hardware quickly is vital to military systems. Ensure the data storage device must uses a removable drive tray design that allows you to add or remove drives without opening the system case, minimizing the system’s downtime.

  • Performance:

    Accessing stored data without delays is critical in military operations. Storage devices with high-performance interfaces, such as NVMe and SAS are recommended to ensure fast and efficient data access.

  • Reliability:

    The continual operation of the military system without downtime is crucial in military applications. Any small mistake in the system can be fatal and cannot be tolerated, so you want to choose data storage devices from a well-established brand with extended product warranties to guarantee the quality and longevity of the data storage devices.


By considering these factors, military personnel can select drive mobile racks that will provide the necessary data security, durability, and flexibility to support their computing needs in the field.

 
 
 

Why Choose the ICY DOCK ToughArmor
Ruggedized Drive Mobile Racks?

  • FULL- METAL CHASSIS 

    A robust, full-metal chassis and drive trays that meet flammability standards.

  • EASY MAINTENANCE

    Removable drive tray design for easy drive maintenance.

  • WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE

    Wide operating temperature range of -35°C to 70°C.

  • EMI GROUNDING

    EMI grounding protects hard drives and SSDs from electrical damage.

  • HIGH DRIVE DENSITY

    High drive density design accommodates up to 12x M.2 SSD in a 5.25”device bay

  • MIL-STD-810H METHODS

    Compliance with MIL-STD-810H methods 516.8 and 514.8 (for selected models).

  • EXTRA SECURITY

    Metal Keylock and built-in drive redundancy chipset for extra security (for selected models).

  • 5-YEAR WARRANTY

    Industry-leading 5-year warranty with worldwide customer support.

  • LONG LIFECYCLE

    Long product lifecycle of ten years or more.

  • USED BY MAJOR MILITARY

    Approved and used by major military/defense/aerospace system builders or manufacturers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, and more.

 
 
 

ICY DOCK ToughArmor Product Selection

 
 
  SAS/SATA SSD/HDD Mobile Racks  
 
 
 
3.5" Floppy Bay
1 x 2.5" SATA/SAS
SSD/HDD
ToughArmor MB491SKL-B 
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3.5" Floppy Bay
2 x 2.5” SATA/SAS
SSD/HDD
ToughArmor
MB492SKL-B 
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5.25" Drive Bay
4 x 2.5” SATA/SAS
SSD/HDD
ToughArmor
MB994SK-1B
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5.25" Drive Bay
8 x 2.5" SATA/SAS
SSD/HDD
ToughArmor
MB998SK-B 
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PCIe Expansion Slot
1 x 2.5” SATA/SAS
SSD/HDD
ToughArmor
MB839SP-B 
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  U.2 / U.3 NVMe SSD Mobile Racks  
 
 
 
3.5" Floppy Bay
1 x 2.5" U.2
SSD
ToughArmor MB601VK-B
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3.5" Floppy Bay
2 x 2.5” U.2/U.3
SSD
ToughArmor
MB092VK-B
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5.25" Drive Bay
2 x 2.5" U.2/U.3
SSD
ToughArmor
MB105VP-B
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5.25" Drive Bay
4 x 2.5" U.2/U.3
SSD
ToughArmor
MB699VP-B V3
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5.25" Drive Bay 
 6 x 2.5" U.2/U.3
SSD
ToughArmor
MB118VP-B
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  M.2 NVMe SSD Mobile Racks  
 
 
 
3.5" Floppy Bay
1 x M.2 NVMe
SSD
ToughArmor MB833M2K-B
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3.5" Floppy Bay
2 x M.2 NVMe
SSD
ToughArmor
MB834M2K-B
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5.25" Drive Bay
4 x M.2 NVMe
SSD
ToughArmor
MB720MK-B V2
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PCIe Expansion Slot
1 x M.2 NVMe
SSD
ToughArmor
MB840M2P-B
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PCIe Expansion Slot
2 x M.2 NVMe
SSD
ToughArmor
MB842MP-B
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