ICY DOCK 2-Bay 2.5 Inch SAS/SATA HDD & SSD Backplane with Slim ODD Tray

The ICY DOCK 2-Bay 2.5 Inch SAS/SATA HDD & SSD Backplane is a versatile internal multi-bay enclosure engineered to maximise storage capacity and flexibility within a single 5.25-inch drive bay. By accommodating two 2.5-inch solid-state or hard disk drives alongside a slim optical drive, it delivers a perfect solution for systems where space is at a premium. Constructed from heavy-duty aluminium and SECC (steel, electro-galvanised, cold-rolled coil), this enclosure offers exceptional durability and effective heat dissipation, ensuring your drives operate reliably even under continuous use.

Featuring an integrated 40mm cooling fan with a convenient on/off switch, the unit provides active thermal management to maintain optimal drive temperatures, which is crucial for maintaining performance and extending hardware lifespan. The clever Active Power technology ensures that both the fan and the device itself only power up when a drive is detected, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing unnecessary wear. Individual drive status LED indicators give you clear, at-a-glance feedback on drive activity, making system monitoring straightforward.

Designed for easy maintenance, the unit utilises a removable tray system, allowing for quick and tool-less installation or swapping of drives. It supports high-speed data transfer, being compatible with drives up to SATA 6Gb/s, and can accommodate hard drives up to 15mm in height, offering broad compatibility. The twin 4-pin power connections provide stable and reliable power delivery to all connected devices. This backplane is the ideal upgrade for NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems, IPC (Industrial PC) applications, Small Form Factor (SFF) builds, and all-in-one PCs, delivering professional-grade storage expansion in a compact and robust format.