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ICY DOCK 8 Bay 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Hot Swap Backplane Mobile Rack Enclosure for 2 x 5.25 Bay (2 x MiniSAS HD) | ToughArmor MB508SP-B

Name: ICY DOCK 8 Bay 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Hot Swap Backplane Mobile Rack Enclosure for 2 x 5.25 Bay (2 x MiniSAS HD) | ToughArmor MB508SP-B
Brand: ICY DOCK
SKU: B07K8PK8JP
Price: 233.93 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-07

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$233.93

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The ICY DOCK 8 Bay 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Hot Swap Backplane Mobile Rack Enclosure for 2 x 5.25 Bay (2 x MiniSAS HD) | ToughArmor MB508SP-B is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the cases & modding category, priced around $233.93. Compare close alternatives before committing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ICY DOCK 8 Bay 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Hot Swap Backplane Mobile Rack… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the cases & modding category. ICY DOCK's cases & modding lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for cases & modding of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Fits 8x 5-15mm 2.5” SATA/SAS hard drives or SSDs in 2x 5.25” external CD/DVD drive bays
✓ Backed by ICY DOCK's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Fits 8x 5-15mm 2.5” SATA/SAS hard drives or SSDs in 2x 5.25” external CD/DVD drive bays
Supports SATA 3.0 up to 6Gbps or SAS 3.0 up to 12Gbps (single channel)
Supports enterprise SAS drives including seagate Exos, HGST Ultrastar C series, Dell, HPE and Toshiba SAS drives
Uses 2x Mini-SAS HD port for all 8 drives
All 8 drives powered by 2x SATA 15-pin power cables

Full Specifications

Brand	ICY DOCK
Material	Metal
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	MB508SP-B
Built-In Media	MB508SP-B
Item Type Name	ICY DOCK MB508SP-B Rugged Full Metal 8 Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD Backplane Cage for 2X External 5.25" `Bay
Mfr Part Number	MB508SP-B
Hardware Platform	PC
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Enclosure Material	Metal
Hardware Interface	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Warranty Description	5 Years Warranty
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Supported Devices Quantity	8
Global Trade Identification Number	00884826508090, 04713227445085

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ICY DOCK 8 Bay 2.5 SAS/SATA HDD/SSD Hot Swap Backplane Mobile Rack Enclosure for 2 x 5.25 Bay (2 x MiniSAS HD) | ToughArmor MB508SP-B is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.