Icy Dock External black 3,5" SATA HDD USB 2.0 & eSATA case
The Icy Dock MB-452MK-B is an external eSATA and USB2.0 hard drive enclosure. ICY DOCK has developed the MB452 series with a removable tray that's compatible with the ICY DOCK's MB122 & MB123 Series internal drive rack.
You can easily change storage drives between laptop and desktop platforms. The sleek exterior and solid construction of the MB452 series is one of the most convenient storage devices that enable multiple drive accessibility. It utilizes the simple solution of an external housing. No more clumsy installation procedures in creating a time efficient storage environment! Also, the storage drive security feature utilizes a power control locking mechanism that allows users to both power down and lock up the storage drive, making it both inaccessible and unobtainable to keep the drive fully secured and safe.
Anyone who has ever had to move a large amount of data around a few different computer systems can definitely appreciate the usefulness of removable hard drive racks. If your computer can't handle another hard drive, or upgrading an existing drive is too much of a bother, an external hard drive is a great solution to the problem.
The Icy Dock MB452 looks great, and works with eSATA or USB2.0 data connections. It supports one 3.5" SATA I or II hard drive, which is not included. The unit is well constructed, and we especially like the rubber vibration absorbing feet that support the MB452 in either orientation (lying flat or standing on its side).
Connecting the external hard drive up to a desktop computer or laptop is as easy as plugging in the Icy Dock MB452's power cord, selecting which data transfer standard you want to use, and connecting the appropriate data cable. The little black switch on the back of the unit is easy to forget about, and we sort of wish there was an indication LED on the front of the Icy Dock MB452 to remind us that it is set up for eSATA, or USB2.0 as the case may be.
As with any external hard drive, theft becomes an issue. The small lock does a decent job at preventing the hard drive caddy from walking off with casual passers buy.
Data transfer speeds on the eSATA cable are just as fast as internal SATA drives, which is the biggest attraction in our eyes.
To sum up, here are some of the special features of the MB-452MK-B enclosure:
External Storage enclosure for SATA I & II HDD
Combo Host eSATA & USB 2.0
Full aluminium construction with plastic panel
Horizontal and upright positioning due to flip out stand
Stackable
Hot Swappable and Plug & Play
Power and HDD access indicator LED
Fan at the rear
Key lock with power switch
HDD tray compatible with MB-122SK / 123SK which are also sold by Storage Depot.