Icy Dock FlexCage MB973SP-2B

Icy Dock Europe introduced the FlexCage MB973SP-2B, a 3-in-2 tray-less SATA 6Gbps HDD Cage for 3.5" SATA hard drives.

The FlexCage brings features such as: plug and play tray-less design, replaceable 80mm cooling fan, 3 speed fan control with Smart Cooling Technology, integrated USB 3.0 hub, and full control of your drive with individual power buttons. It is designed to be used in consumer and enthusiast systems such as, gaming/media computer cases, and home servers that hot swap frequently.

Space Saving and Tray-Less
The MB973SP-2B is designed to maximize space use by allowing up to 3 x 3.5" SATA 6Gbps hard drives, while consuming two 5.25" device bays. It also only requires two 4-pin power ports (or two 15-pin power ports with included 4-pin to 15-pin adapter cables), to power up to three 3.5" hard drives. It is equipped with tray-less technology – no screws or tools are necessary to insert or eject the drives, making hot swapping a hassle free experience.

Intelligent Cooling
The FlexCage MB973SP-2B uses a large 80mm rear cooling fan to pull cool air from the front ventilation slots, over the drives, and exhaust the warm air out through the rear ventilation slots.

It also allows the user to choose the speed of the fan, or to select ‘auto’ so that the fan adjusts its speed using our Smart Cooling Technology. The auto function determines the temperature of the drives, and changes its RPM accordingly. This results in decreased power consumption, an increased lifespan for fan, and unnecessary excess noise. The user can also choose a high setting, best used for intense applications such as home server use, or a low setting, best used with lighter work loads such as hourly back ups or audio recording / editing.

The included 80mm cooling fan is replaceable and maintainable, as it is compatible with most aftermarket cooling fans of the same size. To expand the range of compatible fans, both 2- and 3-pin standard fan power ports are available and can be easily accessed. To support the cooling system in place, the FlexCage body is built using aluminum to help dissipate heat even further.
 
Built for Enthusiasts
The MB973SP-2B has dual USB 3.0 hubs to easily connect external storage peripherals, especially for systems that do not have top / front USB 3.0 port access.

It features the Active Power Technology+ power system, giving full control of the hard drive environment. To power up the hard drive, the front of the device includes power buttons for each drive which require the button to be pressed slightly deeper than normal to ensure that a drive is not accidentally turned off by bumping into or rubbing against it. These power buttons double as an LED indicator showing drive power and activity. When one drive is turned on, the 80mm cooling fan will also turn on to start cooling the hard drive.

The FlexCage incorporates Flex Fit Design, which accommodates to different tab lengths when installing to a server or tower computer case. This reduces the build time or fit issues seen with other cages.

Similarly, each drive door has a multi-locking latch mechanism in order to prevent a door from being opened easily. Each door panel is built with an aluminum panel, making it for systems that need a reliable and durable door design. Lastly, the FlexCage is backed with 3-year warranty, equivalent to a hard drive’s warranty.

Key Features:

• Fits 3 x 3.5" SATA III HDD into 2 x 5.25" device bays.
• Supports SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) hard drives.
• Compact and space saving design to fit multiple drives.
• Designed for consumers and enthusiasts gaming / media computer cases and servers.
• Tray-less design for genuine plug and play and hot swap use.
• Front and rear ventilation slots.
• 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow.
• 3-speed fan control, including auto setting featuring Smart Cooling Technology.
• Aluminum body construction for durability and heat dissipation.
• Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use standard 2-pin or 3-pin connectors.
• USB 3.0 hub built into front of device for performance and easy access.
• Active Power Technology+ – cooling fan and drive only powers up when the proof buttons are pressed.
• Flex Fit Design – accommodates different 5.25" tab lengths for different type of cases.
• Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection.
• Two 4-pin to 15-pin adapter cable included for 15-pin SATA power ports.
• 3-year warranty equivalent to hard drive manufacturer warranty.

Estimated Release Date: Mid March 2013