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ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB326SP-B 6-Bay 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD Hot-Swap Enclosure for 5.25-inch Drive Bay

Maximise your desktop computer’s storage capacity with the ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB326SP-B, a high-density six-bay hot-swap drive enclosure designed to accommodate up to six 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives or hard drives within a single standard 5.25-inch external drive bay.

Engineered for professional workstations, home servers, NAS systems, and storage-intensive computing environments, this innovative storage solution provides convenient access to multiple drives while keeping your computer’s internal storage organised and accessible.

Featuring six individually removable ExpressTray drive trays, the MB326SP-B allows users to install, remove, and replace compatible drives without opening the computer case. Its tool-less tray design makes drive installation and maintenance straightforward while securely holding drives in position.

Supporting SATA III transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps per drive, this enclosure provides excellent connectivity for high-performance SSDs and conventional 2.5-inch hard drives. It accommodates drives with heights of 5mm, 7mm, and 9.5mm, offering compatibility with a wide range of storage devices.

The integrated Active Power Technology (APT) ensures that power is supplied only to drive bays containing installed drives, helping optimise power management. Individual blue LED indicators provide convenient visual feedback for drive power and activity.

For effective thermal management, the ExpressCage incorporates two 40mm cooling fans with adjustable speed settings, allowing users to select high, low, or automatic cooling modes. Its durable metal enclosure and heavy-duty ABS drive trays provide a reliable storage installation for demanding computing environments.

Whether expanding a workstation’s storage capacity, building a home server, managing multiple SSDs, or creating a convenient hot-swap storage environment, the ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB326SP-B delivers an efficient and space-saving solution.

FEATURES:

• Supports up to six 2.5-inch SATA HDDs or SSDs in a single 5.25-inch external drive bay.


• Hot-swap functionality allows convenient drive installation and replacement.


• Supports SATA III data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps per drive.


• Compatible with 2.5-inch drives measuring 5mm, 7mm, and 9.5mm in height.


• Tool-less ExpressTray design simplifies drive installation and removal.


• Active Power Technology (APT) activates power only when a drive is installed.


• Individual blue LED indicators display drive power and activity.


• Dual integrated 40mm cooling fans help maintain optimal drive temperatures.


• Three-speed fan control provides High, Low, and Off operating modes.


• Two 15-pin SATA power connectors supply power to all six drives.


• Six individual 7-pin SATA data connections.


• Locking-latch support helps secure SATA data and power connections.


• Durable metal enclosure with heavy-duty ABS drive trays.


• Supports high-density storage configurations for workstations and servers.


• Ideal for storage expansion, drive testing, backups, and professional computing environments.

SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL

• Brand: ICY DOCK


• Product Series: ExpressCage


• Model: MB326SP-B


• Product Type: Hot-Swap HDD / SSD Enclosure


• Colour: Black


• Number of Drive Bays: 6


• Supported Drive Size: 2.5 inches


• Installation Location: 1 × External 5.25-inch Drive Bay

STORAGE COMPATIBILITY

• Compatible Drive Types: SATA HDD / SATA SSD


• Supported Drive Height: 5mm / 7mm / 9.5mm


• Maximum Drive Capacity: No specified capacity limitation


• Hot-Swap Support: Yes


• Drive Installation: Removable ExpressTray


• RAID Functionality: Not included


• SAS Support: Not specified for this MB326SP-B SATA model

INTERFACE & CONNECTIVITY

• Host Interface: 6 × SATA 7-pin Data Connectors


• SATA Standard: SATA III


• Maximum Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gbps per drive


• Power Input: 2 × 15-pin SATA Power Connectors


• Drive Connection: Individual SATA Data and Power


• Connector Security: Locking-Latch Support

COOLING SYSTEM

• Cooling Fans: 2 × 40mm


• Fan Control: High / Low / Auto


• Cooling Type: Active Air Cooling


• Fan Connectors: 3-pin


• Cooling Application: Internal Drive Cooling

INDICATORS & POWER MANAGEMENT

• LED Indicators: Individual Blue LEDs


• Drive Power Indicator: Solid Blue


• Drive Activity Indicator: Flashing Blue


• Power Management: Active Power Technology (APT)

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions (L × W × H): 146.5 × 145.8 × 41.3mm


• Net Weight: Approximately 441g


• Construction: Metal and Plastic


• Drive Bay Form Factor: 5.25-inch External Bay

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C


• Storage Temperature: -35°C to 70°C


• Operating Humidity: 5%–65% RH


• SATA Connector Insertion Rating: 10,000 insertions

COMPATIBILITY

• Desktop Computers


• Workstations


• Home Servers


• NAS Systems with compatible 5.25-inch bays


• Compatible SATA SSDs


• Compatible SATA 2.5-inch HDDs

WARRANTY

• Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years (subject to regional distributor terms)

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB326SP-B Enclosure x1


• Drive Mounting Screws x14


• Enclosure Mounting Screws x10


• User Manual x1