Enterprise-Grade Tool-less Tray Design Meets PCIe 4.0 Speed
The ICY DOCK ExpressCage MB324V4P-B is a high-performance mobile rack designed to house up to four PCIe 4.0 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs (up to 15mm height) within a single external 5.25" optical drive bay. Building on the ExpressCage series' renowned tool-less SSD mounting system, the MB324V4P-B combines fast drive swaps, secure SSD retention, and optional screw-lock support into one robust design. Unlike most tool-less systems that sacrifice
High-Density NVMe Expansion in Any 5.25" Optical Drive Bay
The MB324V4P-B maximizes your chassis real estate by allowing you to install up to 4 x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs (up to 15mm height) into a single standard 5.25" CD/DVD drive bay. With support for the latest 61.44TB U.2 SSDs, this means you can build a 240TB+ high-speed NVMe storage array in just one drive bay. This makes the MB324V4P-B ideal for applications such as:Edge AI serversReal-time data acquisition systemsHigh-density storage
Enhanced ExpressTray with Tool-less + Screw Mounting Options
The MB324V4P-B includes ICY DOCK's signature ExpressTray, which simplifies SSD installation with tool-less latching pins that securely hold your U.2/U.3 SSD in place without screws. Unlike typical tool-less designs that lack trays, the ExpressTray provides structural protection during drive swaps and can optionally be secured with screws for applications with frequent vibrations, mobile enclosures, or sensitive enterprise deployments.
Next-Gen Connectivity with SlimSAS & PCIe 8-Pin Power
The MB324V4P-B uses 2 x SlimSAS 8i (SFF-8654) connectors, each supporting two PCIe 4.0 U.2/U.3 SSDs at speeds up to 64Gbps per drive. SlimSAS is the preferred modern interface for high-performance NVMe backplanes and supports tri-mode HBA and RAID cards, offering exceptional bandwidth and reliability. For power delivery, the MB324V4P-B utilizes a PCIe 8-Pin power connector-capable of supplying ample current to all four high-performance