--- product_id: 163463642 title: "Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B" brand: "icy dock" price: "4977.95 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true category: "Icy Dock" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 12Gbps SAS & 6Gbps SATA speed 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives Dual 40mm adjustable fans Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B **Brand:** icy dock **Price:** 4977.95 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Pack more power, less bulk — the ultimate SSD fortress for pros on the move! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B by icy dock - **How much does it cost?** 4977.95 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch) ## Best For - icy dock enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted icy dock brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Rugged Metal Armor:** Full metal chassis ensures durability and longevity, perfect for mobile workstations and demanding environments. - • **Blazing Data Throughput:** Dual MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors deliver up to 12Gbps SAS & 6Gbps SATA speeds with minimal cabling. - • **Maximize Storage Density:** Fits 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA SSDs/HDDs in a single 5.25" bay for ultra-compact power. - • **Silent Yet Effective Cooling:** Two 40mm fans with adjustable speed modes keep drives cool and reliable under heavy workloads. - • **Enterprise-Grade Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with RAID cards and SAS expanders for advanced RAID 6/10 configurations. ## Overview The Icy Dock Tough Armor MB998IP-B is a premium 8-bay 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drive enclosure designed for professional-grade storage density and speed. Featuring dual MiniSAS HD connectors, it supports up to eight 7mm height SSDs or HDDs in a single 5.25" bay, with efficient cooling via dual adjustable 40mm fans and a rugged full-metal build. Ideal for RAID setups and enterprise environments, it reduces cable clutter while maximizing data throughput and drive longevity. ## Description the tough armor mb998ip-b has a solid metal housing with removable trays and an effective, modern cooling for maximum stability, speed and reliability. as a particularly compact storage solution it can take up to 8x 2.5 - record "sas / sata hot swap drives with 5mm in only a 5.25 7mm height" drive bay. the two back minisas hd (sff-8643) connections of the backplane module designed to connect to modern raid cards very easily, simultaneously reduce the number of required cables and offer a higher bandwidth than sata connectors. the two 40mm adjustable fans and the metal housing with vents cool your drives effectively, thus contributing even in demanding conditions to a longer life. the fans offer three settings between which users can choose; high (full power), low (quiet operation) and off support of memory density and compatibility to offer the maximum (off) .to the tough armor mb998ip-b 8 x 7mm 2.5 "sas / sata ssds or hard disks and requires this only a single conventional external 5.25 "drive bay (dvd-rom tray). due to the use of 2x minisas hd (sff-8643) connections, the backplane module can be controlled by a raid card and can thus particularly well in raid 6 or raid 10 using composites. the minisas hd connector is designed to simplify the installation and significantly reduce the number of cables required - so you only need two minisas hd cable instead of eight sata cables. minisas hd passes without data loss, so your data is always kept safe and clean. the use of minisas hd makes mb998ip-b compatible with a wide range of sas expanders and raid cards, enabling a smooth deployment in enterprise environments. ## Features - takes eight 2.5 "sas 12gbit / s or sata 6gbit / s hdd / ssd up to 7 mm height in a 5.25" on installation slot - only two minisas hd (sff-8643) connections for up to eight drives - requires only 2x 15-pin power connectors to operate eight drives - two 40mm fans and all-metal construction ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07G46V2C5 | | Box Contents | Metal/ABS | | Brand Name | Icy Dock | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (20) | | Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00884826504986 | | Hardware Interface | SAS, Solid State Drive | | Hardware Platform | Laptop, Personal Computer | | Item Weight | 875 Grams | | Manufacturer | Cremax | | Manufacturer Part Number | MB998IP-B | | Model Number | MB998IP-B | | Network Connectivity Technology | sata | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Warranty | 2 | | Supported Devices Quantity | 8 | | The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches) | 2.5 Inches | | UPC | 884826504986 | | Unit Count | 8.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Icy Dock - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware interface:** SAS, Solid State Drive - **Hardware platform:** Laptop, Personal Computer - **Material:** Metal ## Images ![Icy Dock tough armor mb998ip-b - 8x 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) sas/sata ssd/hdd sff-8643 minisas hd caddies in 1x 5.25 inch (13.3cm) - full metal,Black,MB998IP-B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BUq6jAOEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - ICY DOCK 8 x 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Moblie Rack Enclosure for 5.25" Bay (2 x Mini-SAS HD) | ToughArmor MB998IP-B - OIKWAN Internal HD Mini SAS SFF-8643 to SFF-8643, Internal Mini SAS to Mini SAS Cable, Compatible with RAID or PCI Express Controller(1.6FT/0.5M) - Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/163463642-icy-dock-tough-armor-mb998ip-b-8x-2-5-inch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-27*