Specifications
Model
IcyDock MB973SP-2B
Brand
IcyDock
Type
Tray-less 3-in-2 SATA backplane module
Drive capacity
3 x 3.5 in SATA hard drives
Installation bays
Two 5.25 in drive bays
Design
Tray-less - drives mount directly without carriers
Use case
Compact SATA storage expansion in a chassis with 5.25 in bays
Overview
The IcyDock MB973SP-2B is a tray-less 3-in-2 SATA backplane module: it fits three 3.5-inch SATA hard drives into two 5.25-inch bays. Removing the trays lets the drives mount directly, which keeps the assembly compact and reduces the parts count.
It is a straightforward way to add spinning-disk capacity to a chassis that has spare 5.25-inch bays, and it suits storage, backup and media builds that prioritise capacity per bay over hot-swap convenience.
Key Benefits
Three 3.5 in drives in two 5.25 in bays raises capacity density. Tray-less design reduces cost and complexity. SATA backplane gives clean cabling. Simple fit into standard 5.25 in bays.
Applications
Home and SMB NAS builds, backup and archive servers, media libraries, and any chassis retrofit that needs more 3.5-inch SATA capacity.
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