Compatible E1.S SSD tray (caddy) for ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB218E5P-B/MB218E5P-1B series mobile rack enclosures.
• Converts M.2 NVMe (PCIe Gen5 x4) slot into MCIO 4i output
• Fully compatible with ICY DOCK MCIO-based mobile racks & cables
• Built-in PCIe Gen5 redriver ensures high-speed signal integrity over long cables
• 100MHz clock buffer, SMBus repeater, and power signal gates for robust system integration
• Supports transfer rates up to 128Gbps
• Ideal for removable storage workflows in workstations, servers, edge AI systems, and industrial PCs
• Dual MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016) ports, compliant with SFF-9402 Rev 1.1
• PCIe 5.0 x16 interface supporting up to 512Gbps total bandwidth
• Integrated PCIe Gen5 redriver for extended trace/cable reach (32 GT/s signaling)
• 100MHz PCIe clock buffer for stable enterprise timing
• Supports PCIe lane bifurcation (x4/x4/x4/x4) for flexible multi-NVMe topologies (host support required)
• Validated compatibility with ICY DOCK NVMe mobile racks and cables
•Length: 0.5 meters (19.69 inch)
•Connectors comply with SFF-TA-1016, SFF-8654 design specifications
•Transfer speeds to meet PCIe 4.0 specifications
•SlimSAS connectors featuring locking latch design for secure connections
•SFF-9402 compliant cable design supports mainstream NVMe/Tri-mode HBA/RAID cards
•Cable has passed the UL20744 certification and meets the safety requirements
• Supports 8 x E1.S NVMe SSDs (9.5mm/15mm) in a single external 5.25" drive bay
• PCIe 5.0 x4 per slot, up to 128Gbps (depending on SSD speed)
• Front LED indicators: Green (power/activity)
• 4× MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016) ports; pin-out defined by SFF-9402 Rev 1.1
• Designed for broad integration with major HBA/RAID ecosystems (Broadcom, HighPoint, Areca, etc.)
• Hot-plug drive swapping support (platform support required)
•Fits in Standard 5.25" Drive Bay.
•Supports 8 x E1.S (EDSFF) NVMe SSDs (9.5mm/15mm height).
•Uses 4 x MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016 8i) port supports PCIe 5.0 x4 of up to 128Gbps data transfer rates.
•Ability to mix and match E1.S in a single enclosure.
•Supports tool-less drive installation for both E1.S NVMe SSDs.
•Equipped with dual 40mm detachable fans for superior cooling performance.