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ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B: M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 Mobile Rack Enclosure

The ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B is a top-tier M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 mobile rack enclosure, designed to fit seamlessly into a 3.5" drive bay. This rugged enclosure offers unparalleled performance and convenience with its U.2 SFF-8639 connector, making it perfect for high-speed data transfer and secure storage expansion.

£149.99 
  • Brand: Icy Dock
  • SKU: 4713227445245
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                            • Note: To utilize an M.2, U.2, or U.3 NVMe SSD in a PCIe 16x or 8x slot, the motherboard or add-on card must support PCIe Bifurcation. This mode divides PCIe lanes into specific configurations like x4, x4, x4, x4 for a 16x slot or x4, x4 for an 8x slot, ensuring the SSD can be read by the system. For compatible hardware, please refer to the FAQ section. If your hardware is not listed there, please contact us for assistance.

                            • The ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B is the world’s first rugged M.2 NVMe removable mobile rack, supporting ultra-high speed 64Gbps data transfer using M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs of all lengths and brands, including Samsung, Western Digital, Intel, Crucial, Corsair, Adata, and all other brands
                            • Removable Design
                              Because M.2 SSDs are not designed for frequent swap, their connectors are very delicate, typically rated for only 250 insertion/removal cycles. The ToughArmor MB601M2K-B's removable M.2 SSD tray has a built-in M.2 to U.2 connector that can handle up to 10,000 insertion or removal cycles. This connector serves as a port saver and protects the M.2 SSD connector against wear from swapping the drive trays, making it easy to add, remove, and swap your drives quickly and safely. In addition, the grounded connector design protects your drive from an electrical surge, ensuring your data is safe through many swaps.


                            • Convenient Accessibility
                              The adjustable M.2 locker slides to accommodate all standard M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD drive lengths, including 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm) and 22110 (110mm). The locker clips into the SSD screw hole to secure the drive without screws, saving you the hassle of dealing with tiny easy-to-lose screws while protecting your drive from vibration and movement damage.
                            • Superior Performance
                              Utilizes the U.2 (SFF-8639) NVMe connector to support the full NVMe bandwidth specification of 64Gbps, over 10 times faster than the previous SATA standard, making it ideal for data intensive applications such as in enterprise servers, data centers, and for photography and media professionals.
                            • Safe and Secure
                              Ruggedized full-metal chassis, tray, and mounting bracket help to ensure a long product life, and further aid in heat dissipation. An anti-vibration mechanism built into the chassis reduces noise and protects against environmental damage.

                            • The uniquely designed tray has an integrated aluminum heat sink with included thermal pads for maximum passive heat dispersion.

                            • This heat is further dispersed through the intelligently placed ventilation holes on all sides which works together with your computers cooling system to protect your drives from overheating damage, even under load.

                            • An LED status light built into the tray lets you know when your drive is powered up and in use. To save power, the LED is shut off when no drive is installed.

                            • For an additional physical layer of security, the included key-lock can be used to protect against unwanted access and secure drives in particularly rough environments, such as military applications and in-vehicle PCs.

                            • When not in use, the integrated dust cover protects the bay from dust, which would otherwise clog the internal connectors and cause additional wear.
                            • Exceptional Product Compatibility
                              The MB601M2K-1B is compatible with motherboards, RAID/HBA cards, and M.2 adapters from major brands including Adaptec, Areca, Broadcom, HighPoint, Supermicro, and more. This compatibility gives you the freedom to choose from a wide range of hardware options, moving beyond the constraints of single-brand system configurations. For more information on product compatibility, click here.

                            • As downward disconnection is one of the common issue that lead to damaging or even snapping the rear connector, the ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B comes with rear metal support brackets. The benefits to having the support brackets is to reduce the chances accidental damage to the rear connector when disconnecting improperly and prevent it from shifting around. This also serves as a guide when inserting or removing the SFF-8639 male-connector, making it extremely useful when dealing with limited space.
                            • Compatible with MB601VK-1B
                              Compatible with U.2 and M.2 drives when combined with the ToughArmor MB601VK-1B. Because these models use the same outer housing, their trays are intercompatible and can be swapped between them.
                            • (Optional) 3.5" to 5.25" Drive Bay Bracket
                              Converting your 5.25" device bay into a 3.5" device bay with Flex-Fit MB343SP drive bay bracket, it features a solid one-piece design with additional dual 2.5" drive slots for extra drive storage.
                            • (Optional) USB 3.0 to U.2 SSD Reader
                              Access your M.2 SSD on the go with EZ-Adapter Ex MB931U-1VB USB 3.0 to U.2 SSD adapter. Simply connect the EZ-Adapter Ex to MB601M2K-1B's removable drive tray and plug the USB connector into a laptop or desktop PC.
                              • Customizable ICY DOCK Drive Enclosures: Tailored to Meet TAA & UL Certification Standards and More!
                              At ICY DOCK, we understand the paramount importance of adhering to various industry and safety standards. While our standard products are already crafted with the highest quality in mind, we also provide our customers with the option to customize ICY DOCK drive enclosures and mobile racks to meet their specific certification requirements. This includes standards such as TAA and UL to wide temperature tests.

                              Our dedicated team is fully prepared to adjust product materials and designs to ensure complete compliance. Furthermore, we offer comprehensive guidance to our clients throughout the certification process. Our goal is to not only meet precise specifications but also ensure that our products successfully pass stringent tests. Below, you'll find a detailed table listing all the optional certifications that can be tested with our customizable solutions.
                              Optional Certifications Available for ToughArmor MB601M2K-1B
                              TAATrade Agreements Act Compliance
                              ULSafety Standard Certification
                              UL94Flammability of Plastic Materials
                              FCCFederal Communications Commission Compliance
                              Wide TemperatureMIL-STD-810H - Method 501.7 & 502.7
                              *IEC 60529 (IPX5)Protection against water jets
                              *Vibration TestMIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Procedure I (Resistance to vibrations)
                              *Functional ShockMIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8- Procedure I (Protection against shocks)

                              *The drive mobile rack enclosure needs to have a customized front water-resistant panel added to pass the IEC 60529 (IPX5) certification. Water resistance refers to preventing water from entering the enclosure through the front panel when the product is installed in the chassis, rather than making the entire enclosure water-resistant.