Icy Dock has introduced its MB974SP-B 4-in-3 SATA Backplane, allowing users to install four 3.5" hard drives into a computer case’s 3 available 5.25" device bays.
Icy Dock has introduced its MB974SP-B 4-in-3 SATA Backplane, allowing users to install four 3.5" hard drives into a computer case’s 3 available 5.25" device bays. Each drive has its own power button and LED indicators as well as a multi-locking latch mechanism. The device has a USB and eSATA port on the front.
The MB974SP-B is cooled by a large 80mm cooling fan at the rear, which pulls air through the device. A three-speed fan control is built-in.
A full list of specifications is as follows:
- Fits 4 x 3.5” SATA HDD into 3 x 5.25” Device Bays
- Screw-less, tool-less design for genuine plug &play and hot swap use
- Compatible with SATA 6 Gb/sec
- Stylish aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation
- 80mm cooling fan for maximum air flow
- On-demand power system – Fan power only when a drive is powered on
- Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans that use 2-pin or 3-pin connectors
- 3 speed fan control including Smart Cooling Technology providing temperature
- Front and rear ventilation slots
- Front side USB and eSATA ports for convenient external storage connections
- Individual power switches and LEDs for each drive
- Child-proof power buttons to avoid accidental power shut down
- Multi-locking door latches to prevent accidental drive ejection
- Internal SATA cable and USB header cable built into rear of device
Pricing and Availability
The Icy Dock MB974SP-B is available now for $125.99. It comes with a three-year warranty.
