The ICYDOCK Adapter/Enclosure turns a PCIe 16x expansion slot into a dual removable M.2 NVMe drive bays, allowing you to swap the M.2 NVMe SSDs without needing to open the computer case.
Features:
- Fits 2x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD with all drive length including 2230 (30mm), 2242 (42mm), 2260 (60mm), 2280 (80mm), and 22110 (110mm)
- PCIe 4.0 / 3.0 x16 interface (PCIe Bifurcation x4, x4, x4, x4 for PCIe 16x is required to access both drives)
- Install into a single-width full-height PCIe express slot
- Removable drive tray with tool-less drive installation design for easy drive maintenance
- Eagle-hook locking system secures the drive in place
- EMI grounding technology protects SSDs from static damage
- Active Power Technology (APT) reduces power consumption when no SSD is present
- PCIe-powered design eliminates unnecessary cables
- Built-in thermal pad conducts the heat from the drive to the metal tray
Innovative Removable M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure
A typical M.2 drive is installed on a motherboard or a riser card and is secured by a small screw. Additionally, the physical installation process is very troublesome and time-consuming. The removable drive tray design utilizes the PCI express slot to make the M.2 SSD installation and removal process completely hassle-free.
State of the Art Tool-less M.2 Drive Installation
The whole process takes less than five seconds to complete, saving you the hassle of dealing with tiny easy to loose screws and bringing an efficient and innovative way for M.2 SSD installation.
Optimal Cooling Efficiency
The specialized slimline tray is made with thick aluminum and acts as heatsink to dissipate heat generated by the M.2 NVMe SSD.
The included thermal pad filling the gap between the contact surface and transfer heat away from SSD to the larger surface, allowing airflow to move the heat away quickly.
EMI Grounding Technology
Grounding your M.2 NVMe SSD is critical, especially during frequent drive swaps due to static shocks. Our adjustable M.2 locker will clip into the SSD screw hole and ground the drive throughout the tray and the enclosure.
Superior PCIe 4.0 Performance
The advantage of utilizing the PCIe 3.0/4.0 interface is that it provides power and data through a single PCIe slot, reducing the system's cable clutter. In addition, the blazing-fast 64Gbps transfer speed is 10x faster than SATA III, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive applications such as machine learning, cloud computing, data mining, or even image processing.
Rugged Protection for the Harshest Environments
Equipped with solid plastic, metal housing, and full metal drive trays to ensure a long product life.
Built-in Power & Activity Indicators
Drive activity LED indicators on each drive tray to show the drive power and activities. The LED will automatically power off when no drive is detected to save energy.
The optional 2-pin HDD activity signal output (cable is not included) allows you to transfer the drive activity signal to the computer case or LED panel and provide an alternative view at the desired location.
Wide Range of Compatibility
The specially designed removable drive tray effortlessly enables seamless interchangeability across various ICYDOCK models.
Facing PCIe Bifurcation Limitations on Intel Motherboards
Intel-Compatibility Motherboards - Optimized for x8/x4/x4 PCIe Configurations.
At ICYDOCK, we understand the limitations of most Intel mainstream and mid-tier motherboards in handling PCIe bifurcation settings. Currently, only specific Intel chipsets, such as X299/X299X/X399 (Gen 3) and W790 (Gen 5), support x4x4x4x4 PCIe configurations, allowing this specific ICYDOCK model to detect and operate two NVMe SSDs seamlessly. However, the majority of other Intel chipsets are limited to x8/x4/x4 configurations, where this model adapter can only detect one SSD due to the x8 allocation on the second channel. To address this gap, we are exploring the development of a new version of this adapter, specifically tailored for Intel chipsets that do not support x4x4x4x4 configurations. This new variant would enable compatibility with x8/x4/x4 PCIe settings, allowing users to fully utilize both SSD slots even on chipsets outside of the high-end workstation or server categories.
Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: MB842MP-B
- Color: Black & Silver
- Support Drive Size: 2 x M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (2230/2242/2260/2280/22110)
- Compatible Drive Type: M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 NVMe SSD
- Number of Drives: 2x
- Support Drive Length: 30mm - 110mm
- Compatible PCIe Slot: 1 x PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 x16 slot (motherboard must support x4/x4/x4/x4 bifurcation)
- PCIe Bracket Support: Compatible with full-height PCIe slots
- Included Bracket(s): Full-height bracket only
- Host Interface: PCIe 4.0 x8
- Power Input: Via PCIe
- Transfer Rate: Up to 64Gbps (depending on hard drive speed)
- Support SDD Capacity: No limitation
- Drive Cooling: Metal heat dispersion with passive cooling
- Structure / Material: Metal with partial ABS plastic
- Dimension (W x H x D): 171 x 120.8 x 21.6 mm
- Drive Activity LED Indication: Drive power: solid green; Drive access: flashing green
Note: To utilize an M.2, U.2, or U.3 NVMe SSD in a PCIe 16x 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, ensuring the SSD can be read by the system.
Important for Intel Users: Most mainstream and mid-tier Intel motherboards only support x8/x4/x4 configurations, which may limit compatibility with current dual-SSD designs. To learn more about our potential solution for Intel motherboards and how to express your interest, visit product website.
For compatible hardware, please refer to the FAQ section. If your hardware is not listed there, please contact us for assistance.
What's in the box
1 x ICYDOCK Removable 2 Bay M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure to PCIe Mobile Rack Adapter
1 x User Manual
1 x Screw
2 x Thermal pads
