The Icy Dock MB153SP-B is a hot-swap HDD backplane designed for integrating three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives into two standard 5.25-inch half-height device bays. This unit provides a practical solution for businesses requiring internal storage expansion or the ability to easily swap drives without opening the computer chassis. It supports SATA 1.5, 3, and 6 Gbit/s hard drives, with transfer rates up to 6Gb/sec, depending on the drive speed. The backplane features a metal body with partial plastic construction for durability and includes a replaceable 80mm cooling fan to manage drive temperatures. Power is supplied via two 15-pin SATA power connectors, and host connectivity is established through three 7-pin SATA ports. This device is suitable for IT professionals or system integrators building or upgrading servers, workstations, or storage arrays where efficient use of bay space and hot-swap capability for 3.5-inch SATA drives are critical.
The MB153SP-B is compatible with three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives, supporting SATA 1.5, 3, and 6 Gbit/s speeds.
This backplane is designed to fit into and occupy two standard 5.25-inch half-height device bays.
The device comes with a 15-pin power cable. It requires two 15-pin SATA power inputs and connects to the host system via three 7-pin SATA ports.
Yes, the MB153SP-B includes a replaceable 80 x 80 x 25mm cooling fan. It is compatible with most 80mm fans that use a 2-pin or 3-pin connector.
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