Icy Dock TurboSwap MB171SP-1B Rugged Single-Bay 3.5-Inch SAS/SATA Trayless HDD/SSD Enclosure

Icy Dock announced the TurboSwap MB171SP-1B, a rugged full metal single bay 3.5″ SAS/SATA trayless HDD enclosure designed to fit into 5.25-inch optical drive bay of the PC cases. 

This enclosure features a tray-less and tool-less drive installation design for quickly swap out drives without opening the computer case or using tools. The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B has an individual drive power button and is equipped with a heavy-duty metal door latch for the drive protection.

Tool-less drive Installation with hot swap support 

The TurboSwap is equipped with firm’s tray-less technology – no screws, tools, or trays are necessary to insert or eject the drive. insert the 3.5″ SAS or SATA hdd into the drive bay, close the door and ready to access the drive. When finished, open the door to eject the drive. The all-metal door latch offers stable and smooth drive ejection action and protection to the installed drive.

Full metal structure

To ensure enclosure reliability for many years, the TurboSwap can hold up in harsh and rough environments. The housing is made of a full-metal construction for rugged-edge applications and industries that require a flammability rating.

Maximum heat dissipation

The open-air structure and air vents all around the device offer maximum heat dissipation. It works with computer’s cooling system and keeps drive cool even under heavy workloads.

Drive power button and activity light

The TurboSwap MB171SP-1B features an easy access drive power button that allows users to shut off the drive to reduce power and drive usage or prevent a hacker/virus attack. When a drive is inserted in the enclosure, its activity light will begin to light up and indicate the drive is powered and accessed.

Pair with EZConvert 2.5″ to 3.5″SSD/HDD converter

Looking to use a 2.5″ HDD/SSD with the TurboSwap MB171SP-1B Pair with EZConvert series, where you can convert your 2.5″ HDD or SSD to a traditional 3.5″ HDD within seconds without requiring any tools or screws.

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• EZConvert MB882SP-1S-3B 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD / Hard drive converter – Front access 

• EZConvert MB482SP-3B 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD / Hard drive converter – Full Metal 

Key features:

• Supports 1x3.5" SAS/SATA HDD (SAS host is required for SAS HDD) 

• Installed into any standard external 5.25" drive bay 

• Tray-less design for hot-swapping bare drives without tools or screws 

• Heavy-duty all-metal door latch for drive protection 

• Supports 6Gb SATA 3.0 or 12 Gb SAS 3.0 (single channel SAS only) 

• Supports SATA data and power cables with locking latches 

• Individual drive power button and drive activity light 

• Full-Metal construction to withstand harsh environment 

• 3-year warranty against all defects 

• Complimentary support from a professionally trained support agent