Storage Drive Docking Station Icy Dock MB982IP-1S-1

The Icy Dock MB982IP-1S-1 is a 2.5" SAS/SATA to 3.5" SAS converter designed to fit standard 3.5" SAS drive bays, backplanes and hot-swap modules. It provides a full-metal enclosure sized and drilled to the same dimensions as a 3.5" SAS drive, enabling the installation of a single 2.5" HDD or SSD into tower and rackmount systems that require 3.5" SAS drives.

Advantages

The MB982IP-1S-1 uses a robust full-metal SECC design for improved cooling and mechanical durability, making it suitable for enterprise, industrial and military environments. It features a standardized SAS connector for broad backplane compatibility, Smart-Fit Technology to secure drives of different heights (9.5 mm and 15 mm), tool-less installation and multiple ventilation slots to maintain drive temperature and performance.

Suitable for

• Installing a 2.5" SAS or SATA HDD/SSD in a 3.5" SAS internal bay
• Use with SAS backplanes and hot-swap trays in rackmount servers
• Enterprise and industrial storage systems requiring robust drive mounting

Key specifications

• Supported drives: 1 × 2.5" SAS/SATA HDD or SSD
• Interface: SAS (standardized) / SATA compatibility
• Maximum transfer rate: up to 6 Gbit/s (SATA signalling referenced in product data)
• Material: SECC (full metal enclosure)
• Colour: Silver
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 101.6 × 146.6 × 25.4 mm
• Weight: 0.32 kg
• MPN: MB982IP-1S-1
• EAN: 4711132868951

How to use

Slide a compatible 2.5" SAS or SATA drive into the MB982IP-1S-1 until it seats against the internal SAS connector; the converter is designed for tool-less mounting and secures the drive using Smart-Fit Technology to accommodate 9.5 mm and 15 mm drive heights. Insert the assembled converter into a standard 3.5" SAS drive bay, hot-swap module or backplane window until the front aligns with the bay; visual confirmation of a secure connection is provided by the bottom vent alignment. Connect power and SAS/SATA data according to your chassis or backplane instructions and verify the drive is recognized by the host system.

Recommendations

Use the MB982IP-1S-1 in environments where mechanical durability and thermal management are important. Ensure your backplane or host supports SAS connections and observe manufacturer guidelines for hot-swap operations to avoid data loss. For drives with different thicknesses, confirm the Smart-Fit position secures the drive before powering the system.