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product_id: 163463642
title: "Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B"
brand: "icy dock"
price: "₨4706"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch
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# 12Gbps SAS & 6Gbps SATA speed 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives Dual 40mm adjustable fans Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B

**Brand:** icy dock
**Price:** ₨4706
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Pack more power, less bulk — the ultimate SSD fortress for pros on the move!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B by icy dock
- **How much does it cost?** ₨4706 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch)

## 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

- • **Rugged Metal Armor:** Full metal chassis ensures durability and longevity, perfect for mobile workstations and demanding environments.
- • **Blazing Data Throughput:** Dual MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors deliver up to 12Gbps SAS & 6Gbps SATA speeds with minimal cabling.
- • **Maximize Storage Density:** Fits 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs in a single 5.25" bay for ultra-compact power.
- • **Silent Yet Effective Cooling:** Two 40mm fans with adjustable speed modes keep drives cool and reliable under heavy workloads.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with RAID cards and SAS expanders for advanced RAID 6/10 configurations.

## Overview

The Icy Dock Tough Armor MB998IP-B is a premium 8-bay 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drive enclosure designed for professional-grade storage density and speed. Featuring dual MiniSAS HD connectors, it supports up to eight 7mm height SSDs or HDDs in a single 5.25" bay, with efficient cooling via dual adjustable 40mm fans and a rugged full-metal build. Ideal for RAID setups and enterprise environments, it reduces cable clutter while maximizing data throughput and drive longevity.

## 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 passes 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 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| 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 Aug. 2018 |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inches, 5.25 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00884826504986 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Drive Interface | Raid |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 881 g |
| Item model number | MB998IP-B |
| Item weight | 881 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Cremax |
| Max number of supported devices | 8 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 15.49 x 16.51 cm; 881 g |
| UPC | 884826504986 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Icy Dock
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** SAS, Solid State Drive
- **Hardware platform:** Laptop, Personal Computer
- **Material:** Metal

## Images

![Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ji3UNWCdL.jpg)
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![Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ztFcLbgFL.jpg)
![Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6169QCmU3kL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## 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: 2026-03-09*