Carrier panel Icy Dock MB491TKL-B

The Icy Dock MB491TKL-B is a compatible 2.5" carrier panel (caddy) with a metal lock, designed for use with ICY DOCK MB491 series internal mobile rack backplanes. It accepts 2.5" SATA drives and supports Serial ATA, SATA II and SATA III interfaces. The panel has compact dimensions (84.2 mm W × 131.4 mm D × 17.5 mm H), a metal construction and a black-and-silver finish to integrate into server or workstation drive bays.

Advantages

The metal construction provides durability and secure mounting for 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, while the built-in lock helps prevent accidental drive removal. Its compatibility with the MB491 series ensures straightforward installation and reliable mechanical fit. The compact size and standard SATA interface maintain broad compatibility with existing storage devices.

Suitable for

• Installation of 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs in ICY DOCK MB491 series bays
• Server and workstation internal storage upgrades
• Hot-swap capable drive enclosures that accept MB491-compatible caddies

Key specifications

• Model: MB491TKL-B
• Supported drive size: 2.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA / SATA II / SATA III
• Material: Metal
• Product colour: Black, Silver
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 84.2 × 131.4 × 17.5 mm
• Weight: 0.094 kg

How to use

Mount a compatible 2.5" SATA drive into the carrier panel according to the alignment of the drive connector and screw holes, secure the drive with the supplied screws, then insert the caddy into an MB491 series mobile rack backplane until it locks. To remove the drive, unlock and withdraw the caddy following the rack manufacturer's instructions to avoid data loss or hardware damage.

Recommendations

Use the MB491TKL-B with drives that match the 2.5" SATA form factor and ensure the mobile rack firmware and backplane are compatible with MB491 series caddies. Avoid forcing the caddy into incompatible bays and handle drives on an anti-static surface during installation.