ToughArmor MB601V5K-B represents the pinnacle of next-generation NVMe mobile rack solutions, specifically designed for PCIe 5.0-based U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. Thanks to the new MCIO 4i (SFF-TA-1016) interface, it provides a data transfer rate of up to 128 Gbps, making it an ideal choice for high data traffic environments such as professional workstations, enterprise servers, AI and HPC systems. The design, which can be built into a standard external 3.5" drive bay, enables fast replacement of SSDs without disassembling the computer case.

The device takes full advantage of the performance provided by the PCIe 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0 standards, while ensuring broad compatibility with various enterprise platforms. The 128 Gbps bandwidth makes it ideal for high-definition (4K/8K) video processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks, high-speed financial transactions, and scientific computing and data mining. The removable EZ Slide Mini tray greatly simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime while supporting 7-15mm height U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs.

For continuous and stable operation, the MB601V5K-B combines active and passive cooling: a built-in 25 mm fan, strategically placed ventilation holes and an optimized PCB design ensure efficient heat dissipation even under intense load. The all-metal housing construction provides industrial-grade protection, meets flammability requirements, and makes it suitable for military, industrial, healthcare and embedded systems. Eagle-hook fastening and two-stage key lock prevent accidental drive loss and unauthorized access, while the status LED with APT technology is only active when an SSD is inserted.

Technical data:
- Color: black
- Drive slot: 1 × external 3.5"
- Number of drives: 1
- Drive size: 1 × 2.5"
- Drive type: U.2 / U.3 NVMe
- Maximum drive height: 15 mm
- Supported SSD capacity: unlimited
- Host interface: 1 × MCIO 4i (SFF-TA-1016) (SFF-9402 Rev 1.1 allocation, Tri-mode HBA/RAID compatible)
- Power supply: 1 × 15-pin SATA power connector
- Transfer speed: PCIe 5.0: up to 128 Gbps, Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 standards
- Drive cooling: 1 × 25 × 25 × 7 mm fan
- Passive heat dissipation with vents
- Material: full metal housing
- Hot-swap support: yes (depending on host support)
- Eagle-hook fastening mechanism
- 2-segment key lock
- Status indication: LED (Active Power Technology is only active when an SSD is inserted)