Icy Dock MB994SP-4S 4-Bay 2.5-inch SATA/SAS HDD/SSD Mobile Rack for 5.25-inch Drive Bay

The Icy Dock MB994SP-4S is a high-density mobile rack engineered to house four 2.5-inch SATA or SAS hard drives or solid-state drives within a single standard 5.25-inch computer drive bay. Constructed from robust SECC steel, this enclosure provides a durable and secure environment for your storage media. It features an integrated cooling system with dual 40mm fans and extensive ventilation slots to ensure optimal thermal management, even under heavy workloads. With its hot-swappable design and EZ Slide Mini Trays, this unit simplifies drive maintenance and upgrades, making it a reliable solution for professional storage configurations.

Advantages

This mobile rack offers exceptional space efficiency by consolidating four drives into the footprint of a single optical drive bay, which is ideal for compact system builds. The full-metal construction ensures long-term durability and protection for your hardware, while the hot-swap capability allows for seamless drive replacement without powering down the entire system. The inclusion of dual cooling fans and strategic airflow design prevents overheating, extending the lifespan of your drives. Furthermore, the versatile tray system supports various drive heights, providing flexibility for different storage requirements.

Suitable for

• High-density server storage configurations
• Compact workstation builds requiring multiple drives
• Industrial PC and embedded control systems
• RAID 5 storage arrays
• Environments requiring frequent drive swapping or data transport

When it may not be suitable

This device is not suitable for computer cases that lack an available external 5.25-inch drive bay. It is also not designed for use with 3.5-inch hard drives or drives exceeding 15mm in height.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 4 x 2.5-inch SATA/SAS HDD or SSD
• Drive height support: Up to 15mm
• Interface: SATA/SAS up to 6 Gbit/s
• Cooling: Dual 40mm fans
• Material: SECC steel
• Form factor: Fits into a single 5.25-inch bay

How to use

To install the Icy Dock MB994SP-4S, slide the unit into an empty 5.25-inch bay of your computer chassis and secure it with screws. Connect the necessary power cables to the dual 4-pin power inputs and attach your SATA or SAS data cables to the rear connectors. To install a drive, mount it into the EZ Slide Mini Tray, lock it into place, and slide the tray into the rack. The front-mounted LED indicators will provide real-time status updates for each individual drive.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your computer case has an accessible 5.25-inch front-facing drive bay.
• Verify that your motherboard or controller card supports SAS if you intend to use SAS drives.
• Check the height of your drives to ensure they do not exceed the 15mm limit.
• Confirm that your power supply unit has sufficient connectors for the dual power inputs.

Usage recommendations

For optimal performance and longevity, ensure that the ventilation slots on the front and rear of the unit remain unobstructed. Regularly clean the cooling fans to prevent dust accumulation, and always use the locking mechanism on the trays to ensure a secure connection during operation.