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product_id: 310558420
title: "ICY DOCK ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle"
brand: "icy dock"
price: "€ 516.03"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
category: "Icy Dock"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/310558420-icy-dock-tougharmor-minisas-modelle
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# 12 Gbps SAS & 6 Gbps SATA speed 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives Dual 40mm adjustable fans ICY DOCK ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle

**Brand:** icy dock
**Price:** € 516.03
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 ToughArmor MiniSAS: Power-packed storage that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ICY DOCK ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle by icy dock
- **How much does it cost?** € 516.03 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/310558420-icy-dock-tougharmor-minisas-modelle)

## Best For

- icy dock enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted icy dock brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Simplified Cabling:** Only 2 MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) cables needed—cut clutter, boost airflow.
- • **Blazing Data Speeds:** Supports up to 12 Gbps SAS and 6 Gbps SATA for lightning-fast transfers.
- • **Rugged All-Metal Build:** Durable metal chassis ensures enterprise-grade protection and longevity.
- • **Advanced Cooling Control:** Dual 40mm fans with 3-speed settings keep drives cool and reliable under pressure.
- • **Maximize Storage Density:** Fits 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs in a single 5.25" bay—compact power for pros.

## Overview

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MiniSAS MB998IP-B is a high-density, enterprise-ready 8-bay 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drive enclosure designed for professional-grade RAID setups. It fits eight 7mm drives into a single 5.25" bay, uses dual MiniSAS HD connectors for streamlined cabling and high bandwidth, and features adjustable dual 40mm fans within a robust metal housing to ensure optimal cooling and durability in demanding environments.

## Description

the tough armor mb998ip-b has a solid metal housing with removable trays and an effective, modern cooling for maximum stability, speed and reliability. as a particularly compact storage solution it can take up to 8x 2.5 - record "sas / sata hot swap drives with 5mm in only a 5.25 7mm height" drive bay. the two back minisas hd (sff-8643) connections of the backplane module designed to connect to modern raid cards very easily, simultaneously reduce the number of required cables and offer a higher bandwidth than sata connectors. the two 40mm adjustable fans and the metal housing with vents cool your drives effectively, thus contributing even in demanding conditions to a longer life. the fans offer three settings between which users can choose; high (full power), low (quiet operation) and off support of memory density and compatibility to offer the maximum (off) .to the tough armor mb998ip-b 8 x 7mm 2.5 "sas / sata ssds or hard disks and requires this only a single conventional external 5.25 "drive bay (dvd-rom tray). due to the use of 2x minisas hd (sff-8643) connections, the backplane module can be controlled by a raid card and can thus particularly well in raid 6 or raid 10 using composites. the minisas hd connector is designed to simplify the installation and significantly reduce the number of cables required - so you only need two minisas hd cable instead of eight sata cables. minisas hd p without data loss, so your data is always kept safe and clean. the use of minisas hd makes mb998ip-b compatible with a wide range of sas expanders and raid cards, enabling a smooth deployment in enterprise environments.

Review: Although a little pricey, this hot swap bay was worth the purchase. This DOES NOT fit normal 2.5 drives....this unit is made for Solid State SATA drives ( like samsung evo, sandisk, etc... ). Super easy to install and use, there is also a fan switch on the back of the unit to control the speed. Fans at medium speed were pretty quiet...but on high they were noticeable. If noise is a factor for you, then I suggest replacing the fans this unit comes with. Also note the HDD activity lights remain on all the time and will blink OFF when activity is happening with the SSD.
Review: Crazy how well built this thing is for how dense it can pack in the SSDs. I use it in a mobile workstation for an SSD RAID (no moving parts to jostle when it gets lugged around between locations) so the one downside to this unit is that it's HEAVY. I read the physical specs before buying, but it was still surprising. Otherwise great, a totally unique product from what I can tell. And the fans appear to be a standard form factor so I will replace them with some Noctuas to make it even quieter (the stock fans are not that loud, I'm just optimizing). My only nitpick is that I wish it had locking doors, but that might not even be possible with how small the trays are.

## Features

- takes eight 2.5 "sas 12gbit / s or sata 6gbit / s hdd / ssd up to 7 mm height in a 5.25" on installation slot
- only two minisas hd (sff-8643) connections for up to eight drives
- requires only 2x 15-pin power connectors to operate eight drives
- two 40mm fans and all-metal construction

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G46V2C5 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (20) |
| Data transfer rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | 8 August 2018 |
| Features | Full Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00884826504986 |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Included Components | Metal/ABS |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | MB998IP-B |
| Item weight | 881 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Cremax |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Max number of supported devices | 8 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 15.49 x 16.51 cm; 881 g |
| Size | 5.75 inches x 1.63 inches x 1.63 inches |
| UPC | 884826504986 |
| Usage | personal, gaming, business |
| Weight | 2.2 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ICY DOCK
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** SAS, Solid State Drive
- **Hardware platform:** PC/Windows/Linux
- **Material:** Metal

## Images

![ICY DOCK ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BUq6jAOEL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***W on 13 March 2024*

Although a little pricey, this hot swap bay was worth the purchase. This DOES NOT fit normal 2.5 drives....this unit is made for Solid State SATA drives ( like samsung evo, sandisk, etc... ). Super easy to install and use, there is also a fan switch on the back of the unit to control the speed. Fans at medium speed were pretty quiet...but on high they were noticeable. If noise is a factor for you, then I suggest replacing the fans this unit comes with. Also note the HDD activity lights remain on all the time and will blink OFF when activity is happening with the SSD.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***L on 6 May 2020*

Crazy how well built this thing is for how dense it can pack in the SSDs. I use it in a mobile workstation for an SSD RAID (no moving parts to jostle when it gets lugged around between locations) so the one downside to this unit is that it's HEAVY. I read the physical specs before buying, but it was still surprising. Otherwise great, a totally unique product from what I can tell. And the fans appear to be a standard form factor so I will replace them with some Noctuas to make it even quieter (the stock fans are not that loud, I'm just optimizing). My only nitpick is that I wish it had locking doors, but that might not even be possible with how small the trays are.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Q***E on 22 February 2021*

It’s so rare these days when a product impresses me, so I have to write this review to say if you have any doubts about the quality of materials or the build, don’t worry. It’s solid as a rock, and it weighs as much. It’s real metal, not plastic. Having over 16 TB in 8 drives, within 5.25” peripheral slot is awesome.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ICY DOCK 8 x 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Moblie Rack Enclosure for 5.25" Bay (2 x Mini-SAS HD) | ToughArmor MB998IP-B
- OIKWAN Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 to SFF-8643, Internal Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable, Compatible with RAID or PCI Express Controller(1.6FT/0.5M)
- Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)

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*Last updated: 2026-01-31*