The Icy Dock MB516SP-B is a 16-bay 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSD/HDD backplane cage designed for integration into systems with two available external 5.25-inch bays. This unit provides high-density storage expansion, accommodating up to sixteen 7mm 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives. It connects to the host system via four miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) interfaces, supporting SATA transfer rates up to 6 Gb/sec and SAS up to 12 Gbps (single channel). Power is supplied through four 15-pin SATA power ports. Constructed from metal, the cage features an 80mm rear cooling fan for heat dissipation.
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Host Interface | 4 x miniSAS HD (SFF-8643) |
| Drive Fit | 16 x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD and HDD (7mm drive height) |
| Device Fit | 2 x external 5.25" bay |
| Transfer Rate | SATA up to 6 Gb/sec. (depending on hard drive speed) |
| Power Input | 4 x 15pin SATA power port |
| Insert and Extract connection Via | Direct SATA hard drive connection |
| Structure | Metal |
| Drive Cooling | Single 80mm rear cooling fan |
| Power Indicator | Solid green LED |
| HDD Access Indicator | Flashing green LED |
| Item Dimension (L inchxW inchxH inch) | 8 x 6 x 9 |
| Weight | 3.74 lb |
| Warranty Information | 3 Years |