ICY Dock | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:05:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png ICY Dock | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 ICY DOCK introduce the ToughArmour four-bay M.2 SSD enclosure https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/james-dawson/icy-dock-introduce-the-tougharmour-four-bay-m-2-ssd-enclosure/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/james-dawson/icy-dock-introduce-the-tougharmour-four-bay-m-2-ssd-enclosure/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:20:37 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=451148 The new ToughArmour MB720M2K-B from ICY DOCK is a new four-bay removable enclosure for M.2 solid-state drives. This means that M.2 SSDs no longer need to be installed directly onto the motherboard or via a riser card and makes M.2 drives more accessible from the front of the system. ICY DOCK has equipped the ToughArmour …

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The new ToughArmour MB720M2K-B from ICY DOCK is a new four-bay removable enclosure for M.2 solid-state drives. This means that M.2 SSDs no longer need to be installed directly onto the motherboard or via a riser card and makes M.2 drives more accessible from the front of the system.

ICY DOCK has equipped the ToughArmour four-bay M.2 enclosure with a simple tool-less installation process which also makes maintenance and upgrading M.2 devices pain-free, with reduced system downtime. The innovative design means that the user can simply place the M.2 SSD in the drive bay, adjust the locking mechanism to the correct length and push the drive down to lock in place.

This adjustable locking mechanism means that all sizes of M.2 SSDs, including 22110 (110 mm) drives, can be installed inside the ToughArmour MB720M2K-B with minimal fuss. The enclosure also includes EMI Grounding Technology to ensure M.2 SSDs are properly grounded just like they would be when installing directly to the PC motherboard. Once the M.2 SSD is clipped in place in the bay, the drive will be grounded by the tray and the housing of the enclosure to protect against electrical damage.

In terms of performance, the ToughArmour MB720M2K-B features support for up to four M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 4x PCIe data transfer speed of up to 32 Gb/s per channel. Additionally, a number of ventilation holes around the enclosure, along with the high-efficiency aluminium heat sinks inside each bay and the dual 40mm fans, ensures the installed M.2 SSDs remain within the optimal operating temperate range while under full load.

An LED status indicator built into each bay lets the user know when the drive is powered up and in use. To ensure the M.2 SSDs inside the enclosure are well protected and will function reliably for many years after installation, ICY DOCK has built the ToughArmour MB720M2K-B from a heavy-duty metal construction that is rugged enough to cope with installation in industrial type systems.

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KitGuru says: This new type of M.2 installation method looks ideal for use in harsh environments with its solid build and innovative installation process. What do you guys think of this new rugged four-bay M.2 SSD enclosure from ICY DOCK?

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ICY Dock 5.25″ Hot Swap Drive Caddy for 2.5″ and 3.5″ Drive Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/drive-caddy/simon-telford/icy-dock-5-25-hot-swap-drive-caddy-for-2-5-and-3-5-drive-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/drive-caddy/simon-telford/icy-dock-5-25-hot-swap-drive-caddy-for-2-5-and-3-5-drive-review/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:43:39 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=99471 Today we are looking at a slightly different device from the ICY Dock line of products. The ICY Dock MB971SP-B is a hot swap drive caddy that can fit both a 3.5″ and a 2.5″ drive at the same time. ICY Dock's reasoning for creating a product like this is more often than not people have …

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Today we are looking at a slightly different device from the ICY Dock line of products. The ICY Dock MB971SP-B is a hot swap drive caddy that can fit both a 3.5″ and a 2.5″ drive at the same time.

ICY Dock's reasoning for creating a product like this is more often than not people have a spare 5.25″ bay. Therefore, instead of having two docks residing on your desk (one for 3.5″ drives and one for 2.5″ drives) you have this device installed into your chassis. This gives the flexibility to use 1 x 2.5″ drive or 1 x 3.5″ drive, or both.

The advantage of having the ICY Dock Hot Swap Drive Caddy installed into the chassis is that it plugs directly into your SATA ports and doesn't use an interface such as USB 3.0 or eSATA. As such, the performance is likely to be less restricted.

As the ICY Dock MB971 features two data channels it can transfer data between both the 3.5″ drive and the 2.5″ drive at the same time, giving you (in theory) the perfect external solution.

Specifications:

  • Model Number: MB971SP-B
  • Color: Black
  • Drive Fit:
    • 2.5″ SATA HDD or SSD x 1
    • 3.5″ SATA HDD or SSD x1
  • Host Connection: 7 pin SATA port x 2
  • Device Space: 5.25″ half height device bay
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 6 Gbit/s. (depending on hard drive speed)
  • Structure: Metal body w/ partial plastic
  • Power Connector: 15pin SATA Power
  • Power Indicator: Solid Green LED
  • HDD Access Indicator: Flashing Amber LED
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ICY Dock Blizzard MB080U3S-1SB 3.5” USB 3.0/eSATA External Enclosure Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/drive-caddy/simon-telford/icy-dock-blizzard-mb080u3s-1sb-3-5%e2%80%9d-usb-3-0esata-external-enclosure-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/drive-caddy/simon-telford/icy-dock-blizzard-mb080u3s-1sb-3-5%e2%80%9d-usb-3-0esata-external-enclosure-review/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:17:15 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=99138 Today we are looking at an enclosure by ICY Dock, the Blizzard (MB080U3S-1SB), a creatively designed single 3.5″ bay featuring both USB 3.0 and eSATA connectivity. ICY Dock have built this new enclosure from the ground-up to have an elegant appearance but yet incorporate a large 80mm cooling fan. The advantages of this design? With …

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Today we are looking at an enclosure by ICY Dock, the Blizzard (MB080U3S-1SB), a creatively designed single 3.5″ bay featuring both USB 3.0 and eSATA connectivity.

ICY Dock have built this new enclosure from the ground-up to have an elegant appearance but yet incorporate a large 80mm cooling fan. The advantages of this design? With the fan positioned at the front and the vents at the rear it can create a tunnel of fast moving air … much like a turbine engine, allowing all sides of the hard drive to be cooled very efficiently.

ICY Dock have also managed to create an enclosure which can house a 3.5″ drive securely without the use of any tools – great if you want to switch drives at any point.

Specifications

Model Number :
MB080U3S-1SB
Color :
Black
Drive Fit :
Single 3.5″ SATA I / II / III hard drive
Drive Capacity :
3TB+
Host Interface :
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 compatible)
Transfer Rate (max. bus speed):
Up to 3Gb/s via eSATA
Up to 5Gb/s via USB 3.0
Up to 480Mb/s via USB 2.0
Drive Cooling :
80mm fan
Fan Speed Control :
High/ Low/ Auto
HDD Access Indication :
Flashing orange LED
Power Indication :
Green LED
Over Heat Indicatior :
Red ambient LED light (when temperature reach 50° C)
OS Requirement :
Windows XP/ 2003/ VISTA/ 7
Mac OS 10.22.8 and higher
Power Supply :
12V/2A power adapter
Structure :
ABS shell with metal frame
Dimension (L x W x H) :
237.5 x 126 x 146 mm
Weight :
646g
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Icy Dock MB559U3S External 3.5″ SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/simon-telford/icy-dock-mb559u3s-external-3-5-sata-hard-drive-enclosure-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/simon-telford/icy-dock-mb559u3s-external-3-5-sata-hard-drive-enclosure-review/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:49:12 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=99463 ICY Dock are continually improving their line-up of Hard Drive Enclosures, hoping to find the perfect solution for a wide audience. Today, we are looking at an External Bay enclosure which holds a 3.5″ SATA hard disk drive. The MB559U3S features an ultra-slim design which offers great portability and reduced footprint. In fact, it is …

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ICY Dock are continually improving their line-up of Hard Drive Enclosures, hoping to find the perfect solution for a wide audience. Today, we are looking at an External Bay enclosure which holds a 3.5″ SATA hard disk drive.

The MB559U3S features an ultra-slim design which offers great portability and reduced footprint. In fact, it is only 3 centimeters wide, meaning it can sit in the corner of a desk without demanding space.

The MB559U3S uses a passive cooling system and is built around an aluminium body with a ventilation grill on top. It is available in two colours, and both feature USB 3.0 and eSATA connections.

Specifications

Model Number :
MB559U3S-1SB
Color :
Matt Black
Drive Fit :
Single 3.5″ SATA I / II / III hard drive
Host Interface :
1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
1 x USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 compatible)
Transfer Rate (max. bus speed):
Up to 3Gb/s via eSATA
Up to 5Gb/s via USB 3.0
Up to 480Mb/s via USB 2.0
Insert & Extract connection Via :
Direct SATA hard drive connection
Structure :
Aluminum body w/ partial plastic
Drive Cooling :
Aluminum heat dispersion w/ top ventilation panel
LED Indication :
Device Power: White LED
Drive Activity: Flashing White LED
OS Requirement :
Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA/7
Mac OS 9.0 or higher
Dimension (L x W x H) :
191 x 142.6 x 31.2 mm
Weight :
1.16 lbs.
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