HDD Cage Icy Dock MB601TP-1B

The Icy Dock MB601TP-1B is a metal HDD cage designed for installation in rack chassis to accommodate a single 3.5" drive. With compact external dimensions of 70 mm width, 146.9 mm depth and 17.5 mm height, this black metal enclosure provides a robust mounting solution that helps organize and secure a hard drive within a server or storage array. Supplied as a single unit per pack, the cage is intended to improve physical drive management and long-term durability in demanding environments.

Advantages

The metal construction offers strength and improved heat dissipation compared with plastic alternatives, while the compact footprint conserves bay space in rack systems. The product's lightweight design simplifies handling and installation. Its black finish matches common rack aesthetics, and the single-bay format enables targeted expansion or replacement without disturbing adjacent drives.

Suitable for

• Mounting a single 3.5" hard disk drive inside a rack chassis
• Server and NAS drive replacement or upgrade
• Compact storage arrays where one additional drive bay is required
• Workstation or industrial enclosures requiring a secure metal drive mount

Key specifications

• Supported drives: 1 drive (3.5" form factor)
• Material: metal construction for durability
• External dimensions: 70 mm (W) × 146.9 mm (D) × 17.5 mm (H)
• Colour: black
• Pack quantity: single unit
• Weight: 0.1922 kg

How to use

Install the HDD into the cage following the drive orientation appropriate for your chassis, secure the drive with the provided mounting points or screws, and then slide or fasten the cage into the designated bay in your rack chassis. Ensure the drive's SATA/SAS connectors align with the system backplane or cabling before finalizing installation. Verify that the cage is firmly seated and that there is adequate airflow around the bay to maintain operating temperatures.

Recommendations

Use the MB601TP-1B in environments with appropriate airflow and temperature control to support drive longevity. When installing or removing drives, power down the system if the chassis does not support hot-swap operation. Check compatibility with your rack chassis bay dimensions and connector alignment prior to installation.