--- product_id: 310558420 title: "ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle" brand: "icy dock" price: "€ 833.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 category: "Icy Dock" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/310558420-tougharmor-minisas-modelle store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 12 Gbps SAS bandwidth 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives Dual 40mm cooling fans ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle **Brand:** icy dock **Price:** € 833.87 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό ToughArmor Toughness Meets Next-Level Storage Power ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle by icy dock - **How much does it cost?** € 833.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/310558420-tougharmor-minisas-modelle) ## 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 - β€’ **Rugged All-Metal Armor:** Durable metal housing ensures long-term reliability and protection under heavy workloads. - β€’ **Maximize Storage Density:** Fits 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA drives in a single 5.25" bay for ultimate compactness. - β€’ **Seamless RAID Integration:** Optimized for RAID 6/10 with wide compatibility for enterprise-grade SAS expanders and RAID cards. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Data Transfer:** Dual MiniSAS HD (SFF-8643) connectors deliver up to 12 Gbps per drive with minimal cabling. - β€’ **Effortless Cooling Control:** Two adjustable 40mm fans with high, low, and off modes keep drives cool and quiet. ## Overview The ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB998IP-B is a professional-grade 8-bay 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap drive cage that fits into a single 5.25" bay. Featuring dual MiniSAS HD connectors for high-speed 12 Gbps data transfer, it supports up to eight 7mm drives with efficient cooling via dual adjustable 40mm fans and a rugged all-metal chassis. Designed for seamless RAID integration and minimal cabling, it’s the perfect compact storage solution for demanding enterprise and custom NAS setups. ## 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 p 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. Review: Perfect for custom NAS Review: "Rugged" is an apt description ## 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 | | Brand | ICY DOCK | | Built-In Media | Metal/ABS | | Color | Black | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00884826504986 | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hardware Interface | SAS, Solid State Drive | | Hardware Platform | PC/Windows/Linux | | Hardware interface | SAS , Solid State Drive | | Hardware platform | PC/Windows/Linux | | Item Type Name | ICY DOCK MB998IP-B 8 Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA Ssd&Hdd (7mm) Backplane Cage | | Item Weight | 881 Grams | | Item weight | 881 Grams | | Manufacturer | Cremax | | Material | Metal | | Supported Devices Quantity | 8 | | UPC | 884826504986 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ICY DOCK - **Colour:** Black - **Hardware interface:** SAS, Solid State Drive - **Hardware platform:** PC/Windows/Linux - **Material:** Metal ## Images ![ToughArmor MiniSAS Modelle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61BUq6jAOEL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for custom NAS *by M***W on 13 March 2024* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Rugged" is an apt description *by J***L on 6 May 2020* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid as a rock *by Q***E on 22 February 2021* ## 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? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/310558420-tougharmor-minisas-modelle](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/310558420-tougharmor-minisas-modelle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*