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product_id: 68441194
title: "MB516SP-B"
brand: "icy dock"
price: "€ 777.93"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Icy Dock"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/68441194-mb516sp-b
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region: Greece
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# SAS 12Gbps & SATA 6Gbps 16-drive capacity 80mm quiet cooling fan MB516SP-B

**Brand:** icy dock
**Price:** € 777.93
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with enterprise-grade power and style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MB516SP-B by icy dock
- **How much does it cost?** € 777.93 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/68441194-mb516sp-b)

## 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

- • **Whisper-Quiet Cooling:** Stay cool under pressure with a large, adjustable 80mm fan that balances airflow and silence perfectly.
- • **Massive 16-Drive Storage:** Maximize your RAID setup with support for sixteen 2.5” SAS/SATA drives in just two 5.25” bays.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Transfer:** Experience enterprise-grade speed with SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps interfaces for seamless high-performance workflows.
- • **Rock-Solid Full Metal Build:** Engineered for durability and stability, this enclosure withstands heavy workloads and even the toughest environments.
- • **Hot-Swap Ready with LED Status:** Easily swap drives on the fly with bright activity LEDs that keep you informed and your system running smoothly.

## Overview

The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB516SP-B is a full-metal mobile rack enclosure designed to house up to sixteen 2.5” SAS or SATA drives in two 5.25” bays. Supporting blazing SAS 12Gbps and SATA 6Gbps speeds, it features a large, quiet, user-adjustable 80mm cooling fan and hot-swap capability with clear LED indicators. Built for professional-grade RAID setups, it offers robust durability, reliable performance, and a 5-year warranty, making it ideal for demanding server and NAS environments.

## Description

desertcart.com: ICY DOCK Full Metal 16 x 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Mobile Rack Enclosure for 2 x 5.25 Bay (4 x MiniSAS HD) | ToughArmor MB516SP-B : Electronics

Review: 5/5 Stars - Excellent build quality for my studio setup and huge amounts of data! - Been running this ToughArmor for about 8 months now in my Lenovo P520 and it's been rock solid. Was initially torn between this and some cheaper alternatives, but the full metal construction and MiniSAS HD connectors sold me - glad I spent the extra money. Installation was pretty painless once I figured out the cable routing. Fits perfectly in two 5.25" bays, though you'll want to make sure your case has enough depth. The included SAS cables are good quality and the connectors feel solid. My only minor gripe is that the mounting screws could be a bit longer - had to be careful not to cross-thread them. Hot-swap functionality works exactly as advertised. I've pulled drives while the system was running multiple times with no issues. The individual drive status LEDs are bright enough to see clearly, and the activity indicators actually help when troubleshooting. Build quality is genuinely impressive - this thing feels like it could survive a small earthquake. Running a mix of Samsung 870 EVOs and some older Intel enterprise SSDs with no compatibility issues. Temps stay reasonable even under heavy load, though I do have decent case airflow. The drive trays slide smoothly and lock securely - no wobbling or loose connections. Only real downside is the price, but you get what you pay for. This isn't for casual users - if you're just looking to add a couple drives to your gaming PC, there are cheaper options. But if you're building a proper server or NAS and need reliable hot-swap capability, this is worth every penny. Would definitely buy again for future builds. ICY DOCK clearly knows what they're doing with enterprise-grade storage solutions.
Review: Expensive, cramped power cables - The power cables are very cramped. It is difficult to install with these. Also, once the power cables are installed it is impossible to change the fan settings. Cheap fans are included. The led indicator is very nice and it will blink when the disks are under use.

## Features

- Fits 16 x 5mm to 7mm 2.5” SATA/SAS hard drives or SSDs in 2x external 5.25” bays for high performance RAID applications.
- Supports SATA 6Gbps or SAS 12Gbps (single channel)
- Large 80mm cooling fan circulates a massive amount of air, while running quietly.
- Fan is user-adjustable, with settings for high, low, and off.
- Powered by 4x 15-pin SATA power cables for all 16 bays.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077Z7FQ43 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #484 in Enclosures |
| Brand | ICY DOCK |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00884826504832, 04711132867329 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hardware Interface | SAS, Solid State Drive |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 1550 Grams |
| Manufacturer | ICYDOCK |
| Material | Metal |
| Mfr Part Number | MB516SP-B |
| Model Number | MB516SP-B |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 2 |
| UPC | 884826504832 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 5 Years Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ICY DOCK
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** SAS, Solid State Drive
- **Hardware Platform:** PC
- **Material:** Metal

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars - Excellent build quality for my studio setup and huge amounts of data!
*by J***D on August 8, 2025*

Been running this ToughArmor for about 8 months now in my Lenovo P520 and it's been rock solid. Was initially torn between this and some cheaper alternatives, but the full metal construction and MiniSAS HD connectors sold me - glad I spent the extra money. Installation was pretty painless once I figured out the cable routing. Fits perfectly in two 5.25" bays, though you'll want to make sure your case has enough depth. The included SAS cables are good quality and the connectors feel solid. My only minor gripe is that the mounting screws could be a bit longer - had to be careful not to cross-thread them. Hot-swap functionality works exactly as advertised. I've pulled drives while the system was running multiple times with no issues. The individual drive status LEDs are bright enough to see clearly, and the activity indicators actually help when troubleshooting. Build quality is genuinely impressive - this thing feels like it could survive a small earthquake. Running a mix of Samsung 870 EVOs and some older Intel enterprise SSDs with no compatibility issues. Temps stay reasonable even under heavy load, though I do have decent case airflow. The drive trays slide smoothly and lock securely - no wobbling or loose connections. Only real downside is the price, but you get what you pay for. This isn't for casual users - if you're just looking to add a couple drives to your gaming PC, there are cheaper options. But if you're building a proper server or NAS and need reliable hot-swap capability, this is worth every penny. Would definitely buy again for future builds. ICY DOCK clearly knows what they're doing with enterprise-grade storage solutions.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Expensive, cramped power cables
*by A***R on September 21, 2023*

The power cables are very cramped. It is difficult to install with these. Also, once the power cables are installed it is impossible to change the fan settings. Cheap fans are included. The led indicator is very nice and it will blink when the disks are under use.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enormous storage potential, sturdily built, one of my favorite pieces of hardware so far
*by A***R on February 27, 2021*

I had no idea it was possible to fit 16 drives into two standard 5.25" drive bays, but apparently it's possible. Currently, I'm only using 8 drives with it, because I don't have another $400 to spare right now, but I'm extremely happy with the setup as is. I haven't had anything to complain about here. If you want an extreme amount of storage in a small form factor, this is one very good way of achieving that. Alternatively, you could buy fewer, dense (e.g. 10+ TB drives) and achieve a similar effect, but a larger number of smaller drives in RAID10 is probably better from a read/write performance perspective. I should know better, but I don't always carefully research my hardware purchase. In this case, I did, and avoided potential disappointment. Some advice: Drive size: not only are these 2.5" SATA/SAS/SSD drives, they're only 7mm tall. Check the height. If the height is listed in inches, and the math comes out to just over 7mm, that's technically a 7mm height drive and will probably be fine--at least it was in my case for some Seagate drives. Double, maybe triple check that your drives are going to fit, to spare the wasted time on returns. Data cables: You can use standard SATA data cables to your motherboard or PCI expansion cards with this, but that's a really bad idea. This drive bay has 4 Mini SAS data slots, each one is equivalent to 4 sata data cables. You might not bother to get a Mini SAS expansion card, and instead use 4 Mini SAS ->4 SATA "breakout" connectors. For the sake of cable management/sanity, please don't try this, get one 4-slot MiniSAS card or two 2-slot Mini SAS cards; ensure your motherboard has an appropriately sized, available PCI slots--this will be easier if you get 1 card with 4 slots, though frankly they are a little expensive, check your options. Power: You only need 4 standard power connectors. Really shouldn't be the primary drain on your power supply, Air Flow/Fan: It's expected this is installed on the front of your case, by default it will blow inwards, meaning if installed on the front, air flow is front to back. You could reinstall the fan the other direction if you wanted to install this on the rear of your server, like some psychopath. It also has a spare Installation: The drives are hot swappable, so there's no reason to bother installing them until the whole bay is safely installed in the system (obviously, completely compatible with either a desktop tower or a rack case, if it has at least a 2x5.25" drive bay slot). Also, there are hard drive covers on the Mini SAS port which I found were surprisingly difficult to remove after I already installed a bunch of other hardware into my server, but obviously are good to have in shipping and maybe if you're clumsy. Might also want to adjust the fan speed to its desired setting before it's a challenge for your oversized fingers to reach into a tightly cabled corner of your case. These are tray drive bays, not trayless, meaning you have to screw in the drive to a little platter you pull out of the slot before reinserting it, but this takes 15 seconds, just keep your spare screws stored in a safe place. Compatibility: have to reiterate that this is compatible with any case that has two 5.25" drive bays, which is a lot of cases, but perhaps not some which have a tempered glass panel on the front.

## Frequently Bought Together

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