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ICY DOCK Black Vortex MB074SP-1B 3.5” SATA HDD 4 in 3 Hot-Swap Module Cooler Cage

  • Houses 4 x 3.5 HDD in 3 x 5.25 half height device bay
  • 2 x 15 pin power
  • 12cm blue LED fan
  • Hot-swap designLED brightness and fan speed control
  • Individual shrouded drive power buttons

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Black Vortex 3.5" SATA HDD Four-in-Three Hot-Swap Module Cooler Cage - MB074SP-1B

Overview

Every PC builder wants to customize their system to be aesthetically pleasing, and they want components that are elegant yet unique - but looks can only get you so far. There's a demand for unique looking parts that can also deliver performance and we have just the thing! We're proud to introduce the Black Vortex MB074SP-1B.

The Black Vortex MB074SP-1B is a hot-swappable four-bay 3.5" SATA HDD cooler cage built robust from durable metal. It has many configurable options such as fan speed control, fan LED brightness control and power button for each of the drive bay. The hot swap function and EZ-Grip handles give you the ability to swap drives without breaking a sweat. The quiet 120mm cool blue LED fan combined with all metal ventilated design keep your drives cool, lowering your overall system temperature and thus increasing your hard drives' life span. The removable dust cover prevents dirt and dust from entering the case. The Black Vortex MB074SP-1B is a must-have HDD cooler cage for any PC builder seeking quality components with a ton of features and rugged good looks.

Low Profile Accessibility with Energy Efficiency

The core of the Black Vortex's design is to include all conceivable hard drive cage functions and have them easily accessible from the front panel for an effortless configuration. The cooling fan, fan speed control, fan LED brightness control, drive power button, dust filter and hard drives can all be accessed from the front so you can easily configure the HDD cooler cage without opening up the case.

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The space saving design converts 3 x 5.25" front bays into 4 x 3.5" hot-swap HDD bays. It also uses only two 15 pin SATA power connectors to power up all four drives, reducing power and power connector usage. Individual drive power buttons allows you to power down the drives you don't need to effectively extend your drives' life span and to prevent data vulnerability from unknown viruses such as Cryptolocker.

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Efficient Cooling

The Black Vortex MB074SP-1B gets its name from the whopping 120mm fan integrated in the unit, which allows it to efficiently cool the drives and improve the air flow of your entire system. The included 120mm fan effectively pulls cool air from outside the system resulting in a lower overall temperature which prevents performance decrease from overheating drives. We've included an adjustable 3 settings fan switch (high, low, and off) to allow you more control over your system performance and noise levels.

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The Black Vortex features an adjustable built-in LED lit fan that brilliantly Illuminates your case and provides an ambient blue color. It's a surefire way to grab the attention of everyone in the room whether you're at a LAN party or just inviting guests over. The 3 different brightness settings (high, low, and off) allows you to dim and brighten the LED fan with a simple touch. The 120mm cooling fan can be easily replaced to an aftermarket 120mm fan with 3 pin connector. Finally, the included removable dust filter can easily be removed and cleaned within a matter of seconds.

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EZ-Grip Handles

Drive installation has never been easier with the EZ-Grip handles. Installing EZ-Grip to your hard drive only requires two screws. Easily slide your drive into the Cage and lock the switch, once they're locked in place, they're not going anywhere. The EZ-Grip handles are compatible with our lineup of portable docks such as the MB881 and MB981 HDD docking stations. You can quickly remove your drive from the Black Vortex, and insert them into our docking stations without removing the EZ-Grip handles. This is extremely useful when transferring data in between systems. The EZ-Grip handles are also compatible with our 2.5" to 3.5' HDD/SSD converters: EZConvert MB382, MB882 & MB982 series, allowing you use your 2.5" HDD/SSD with the Black Vortex hassle-free.

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The Finer Details

It's just not an ICYDOCK product unless it's been fine tuned to incorporate all of our customers' needs. You've voiced your concerns, and we've added features based on your requests. We've made the protruding handles removable so it will be compatible with computer cases that have front doors. For system builders that are concerned about loose power connections to the unit, we've also added our customized locking latch that will firmly clasp onto any 15 pin SATA power connector with the locking mechanism. Once connected, it'll stay secure until you decide to remove it.

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The Black Vortex is made by full metal frame that complements any computer chassis. Crafted to be ruggedly stylish and extremely robust, the Black Vortex is meant to endure the harshest conditions. Your drives are guaranteed to be protected when they're enclosed in a full metal surrounding. The symmetrical web-like pattern adds a dash of flair so you can be confident that your system will turn heads.

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Key Features

  • Fits 4 x 3.5" HDD into 3 x 5.25" hot swappable Device Bays
  • Fits 3.5" SATA I/II/III HDD, up to 6TB
  • LED brightness control and Fan speed control
  • Hard drive activity light for each individual bay
  • Individual shrouded drive power buttons
  • Removable handles for computer cases with doors
  • Custom locking latch for 15 pin SATA power
  • Front access with hot-swap design to easily install/remove drives
  • EZ-Grip handles allow easy installation and compatible with HDD docking stations
  • Compatible with ICY DOCK 2.5" to 3.5" HDD/SSD EZConvert converters
  • Huge 120mm cooling fan effectively keep the drives cool and decrease overall system temperature
  • Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans
  • Ventilated architecture allows maximum airflow
  • Easy to clean dust filters prevent dust from entering your system
  • Built with a robust full metal frame that's made to last
  • Beautiful ambient blue LED fan glow illuminates your chassis
Specifications
Model Number: MB074SP-1B
Color: Black
Drive Fit: 4 x 3.5" SATA 1.5 / 3 / 6Gbps hard drive
Device Fit: 3 x 5.25" half-height device bay
Host Interface: 4 x 7-pin SATA port
Power Input: 2 x 15-pin power port
Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gbps (depending on hard drive speed)
Power Indicator: Blue LED
HDD Access Indicator: Flashing blue LED
Drive Cooling: 12cm Blue LED fan & metal open-frame design
Fan Speed Control: High / Low / Off mode
Hot Swap: Yes
Structure: Metal body with partial plastic
Dimensions (L x W x H): 9 x 5.7 x 5 inches (229 x 145 x 126mm)
Weight: 2.4lbs (1100g)
Package Contents: Device x 1, User Manual x 1, Screw x 18

Learn more about the ICY DOCK MB074SP-1B

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Brand
ICY DOCK
Model
MB074SP-1B
Color
Black

Details

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Mobile Rack Drives Support
Multi 3.5" Drives to Multi 5.25" Bays
Mobile Rack Interface
SATA I/II/III
Compatible Products
Drive Fit :
4 x 3.5“ SATA 1.5 / 3 / 6 Gbit/s hard drive
Device Fit :
3 x .5.25" half height device bay
Specifications
Host Interface :
4 x 7 pin SATA port

Power Input :
2 x 15 pin power port

Transfer Rate :
Up to 6Gb/sec. (depending on hard drive speed)

Power Indicator :
Blue LED

HDD Access Indicator :
Flashing blue LED

Drive Cooling :
12cm blue LED fan & metal open frame design

Fan Speed Control :
High / Low / Off mode

Hot Swap :
Yes

Structure :
Metal body with partial plastic

Dimension (L x W x H) :
229 x 145 x 126mm

Weight :
1100g

Package Contents :
Device x 1, User Manual x 1, Screw x 18
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
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  • Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
  • Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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  • Stephen S.
  • 3/23/2016 11:29:13 AM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggsICY DOCK Black Vortex MB074SP-1B

Pros: Easy access to drives, relatively quiet HDD cooling fan with speed control (High/Low/Off) and LED control (High/Low/Off), HDD LED indicators, trayless, 4 HDDs in 3 5.25 bays, easy install, individual on/off push buttons per drive bay, feels sturdy using lightweight materials, good packaging, reasonably priced with the March 2016 MIR.

Cons: My unit arrived with a few 'features' including a non-functional on/off push button on one of the drive bays (stuck in the 'on' position, and the LED brightness slider switch (High/Low/Off) works in the High and Off positions but when Low is selected the fan LEDs don't illuminate but will flicker when I 'jiggle' the slider switch.

Other Thoughts: Cooler Cage's SATA data connectors connected to PCIE SATA6 card on an older motherboard with only SATA3 connectors. Installed four SATA6 2TB SEAGATE NAS HDD's in the Cooler Cage. This combination breathed new life into an older system for my freeNAS project.
My item works (mostly) and it seems to be doing a great job in the configuration mentioned above. However, some of the Cooler Cage's components feel cheap (push buttons and slider switches). Not worth the wait to attempt return/exchange and I'm happy with the product and its project integration.

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  • Anonymous
  • 1/28/2016 9:23:21 PM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsCool product

Pros: Aesthetically pleasing. I can remove the latch if it gets on the way of opening the cage door. Option to turn off/on the LED on fan is appreciated and would love to see this feature spread to other products. Fan LED brightness can be adjusted. Lowers temperature on drives. The SATA and power connectors are rotated 180 degrees and great clearance between them.

Cons: First unit was a dead on arrival. Second worked fine.

Other Thoughts: Perfect choice for almost any black case with blue LED fans.

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  • William G.
  • 12/27/2015 8:19:20 PM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

2 out of 5 eggsJust got unlucky the first time, second one is great.

Pros: Looks great, reasonably priced, sounds like just what I needed for my plex server.

Cons: Plugged in, didn't work, no fan, no lights, no drives. The second one had no problems, but you lose a star fopr the first one.

Other Thoughts: Frustrated that i have to mail it back and delay getting it working for a week or more.

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  • John O.
  • 11/3/2015 7:32:40 AM
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsDOA

Pros: Design of Unit looks good and build quality was good. My issue was unit would not power on.

Cons: DOA on arrival. Contacted Newegg for refund on DOA Unit. I did re-order another. I hope this new unit arrives in working condition.

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  • Mark M.
  • 9/18/2015 6:06:22 PM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsGood so far

Pros: Easy installation.

Cons: The drives require specific flathead screws in order to smoothly insert into the unit. If you lose the bag of screws your standard hard drive screws will not work. The drive will not be able to insert into the unit without those flathead screws.

One of the power buttons to the right of the drive will not allow me to power off the drive. All other power buttons are working as expected. It's not a showstopper for me at the moment.

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  • Mark b.
  • 9/6/2015 10:15:47 AM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsExtemely dissapointed

Pros: the 1 of 3 of these modules I bought worked... and looked cool

Cons: I bought three ICY DOCK modules for a 12 drive NAS system I'm putting together. (Originally had 2 four bay modules from other manufacturer but wanted front of PC to look good with 3 same modules for the additional drives).
They installed easily, ... powered up PC and one module sparked, then caught on fire on back. !! All four 4Tb hard drives fried and none will mount in any PC I own.
Second module wont power up at all (tried in 3 different PC setups).
Third of three modules works fine. looks great.
Newegg willing to RMA modules back, but I didnt keep original packing... (dumb me). Didnt think I'd need it. ... so I'm basically out $700 for the HDD and price of two bad modules.

Other Thoughts: Ribbon cable from back circuitboard pretty flimsy.
One of the three modules was pretty difficult to open.
The entire module requires 2 SATA power cables to power 4 HDD and fan/LED.

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  • Michael W.
  • 8/17/2015 11:27:57 AM
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsDOA

Pros: Couldn't tell you anything about how they work but they look nice.

Cons: Bought two of these cages to house hard drives, neither will power up. Not having kept the original package I'll likely be out the money spent on them.

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  • Robert P.
  • 7/26/2015 2:01:30 PM
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

1 out of 5 eggsDoesn't work

Pros: None

Cons: Power ribbon no good, can't power up

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  • Szemir K.
  • 7/26/2015 12:43:06 AM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsICY DOCK MB074SP-1B

Pros: This is a very well designed cage, fits into the 3 bay room very easily. The back-plane is well designed, and is slotted for ventilation. All your switches and controls are on the front side, The fan is very quiet and the fan speed and fan led brightness can be controlled. You need to know that the cage will not power up unless you put a drive in it. You can also power the drives on and off from the front, which is great when you want to test your raid ... you are building a raid right? The metal is cut and worked like the trusses of a bridge, very sturdy bit light weight.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: People have reported that it is rather long, but in my experience, unless you have a really big cpu cooler, or some very high ram this should not be an issue. You need to buy SATA cables, and you should opt for the slightly longer once to be able to route them without obstructing the airflow inside the box.

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  • Allen K.
  • 7/25/2015 2:03:43 PM
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsFits the bill!!

Pros: Fits Perfectly, Easy to install, Good Quality, Flawless execution once installed. No problems so far

Cons: None. But...see "other thoughts"

Other Thoughts: I will say that I wish Icy Dock would sell the drive handles separately as I store the drives with the handles affixed. They were kind enough to send me some additional ones. I'd gladly pay for them if they sold the separately.

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