Monday, June 12th 2023
Icy Dock Unveils CP132 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Sneakernet Solution
Introducing the CP132 - a PCIe 5.0 NVMe Sneakernet Solution specifically designed for large digital file transport and offline data backup, fitting any standard 5.25" optical drive bay of a computer case or rackmount. The CP132 enables businesses and professionals to physically transfer data with up to 4x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD capacity at a whopping 128 Gbps transfer rate from one system or workstation to another. The CP132 is ideal for large-scale data backup or transfer in enterprises or video production studios, data transport between remote areas lacking network connectivity, or data migration between large data centers and clients.
The CP132 features a heavy-duty, fully-enclosed removable drive caddy that allows users to remove/install 4x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs together for physically transporting large amounts of data between systems. To remove the drive caddy, simply rotate the center thumb screw to release the retractable mechanical handle and pull the handle to remove the drive caddy from the system. To reinstall the drive caddy quickly, just reverse the previous steps. The rugged, all-metal enclosed drive caddy securely protects the installed U.2/U.3 SSDs, preventing damage to the valuable SSDs and data during transportation.
Equipped with two SlimSAS 8i connectors, the CP132 supports PCIe 5.0 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs, delivering transfer speeds of up to 128 Gbps. That's four times faster than PCIe 3.0 and twenty times faster than SATA interfaces!
Rugged All-Metal Design
Continuing the legacy of the popular ToughArmor series, the CP132 features an all-metal construction, from its chassis to the drive caddy. It is capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius, and is backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring smooth and stable performance even in the most demanding environments.
The CP132 is equipped with two high-efficiency 40x40x20mm cooling fans that quickly draw cool air through the densely perforated cooling vents on the front panel, expelling the heat generated by U.2/U.3 SSDs from the rear of the chassis. The all-metal enclosure and caddy also contribute to heat dissipation, ensuring optimal cooling performance.
Key Features
The CP132 features a heavy-duty, fully-enclosed removable drive caddy that allows users to remove/install 4x U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs together for physically transporting large amounts of data between systems. To remove the drive caddy, simply rotate the center thumb screw to release the retractable mechanical handle and pull the handle to remove the drive caddy from the system. To reinstall the drive caddy quickly, just reverse the previous steps. The rugged, all-metal enclosed drive caddy securely protects the installed U.2/U.3 SSDs, preventing damage to the valuable SSDs and data during transportation.
Rugged All-Metal Design
Continuing the legacy of the popular ToughArmor series, the CP132 features an all-metal construction, from its chassis to the drive caddy. It is capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 to 60 degrees Celsius, and is backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, ensuring smooth and stable performance even in the most demanding environments.
The CP132 is equipped with two high-efficiency 40x40x20mm cooling fans that quickly draw cool air through the densely perforated cooling vents on the front panel, expelling the heat generated by U.2/U.3 SSDs from the rear of the chassis. The all-metal enclosure and caddy also contribute to heat dissipation, ensuring optimal cooling performance.
Key Features
- Fits 1x 5.25" optical drive bay of a computer case or rackmount
- Accommodates 4x 2.5" U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs, up to 15 mm in height
- Utilizes 2x SlimSAS 8i connectors, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 with up to 128 GB/s transfer speeds
- Removable drive caddy with retractable handle for easy installation/removal of 4 drives at once
- Equipped with dual 40x40x20mm fans; fans can be replaced without disassembling the unit
- Supports hot-plug functionality for U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs (host environment must support hot-plug)
- Green LED indicator displays drive power and reads/write status
2 Comments on Icy Dock Unveils CP132 PCIe 5.0 NVMe Sneakernet Solution
Physical courier + transfer rate can beat streaming data over WAN/Internet. (not to mention some data may not be appropriate to transfer over the internet, even 'secured')
Perhaps, I'm mis-reading, but it seems the specs are a bit hap-hazardly listed.SlimSAS 8i is 8-lanes ea. With 2x SlimSAS 8i connections, that's x16 lanes; implying an x4/x4+x4/x4 bifurcation.
I'll assume the 150W-rated 8-pin PCIe plug is used for 'being commonly accessible' in racks, not the 150W.
Gen5 SSDs can suck power (it would seem), but there's no way those two little 4cm fans can cool 100+W of waste heat. (At least not alone. I suppose a forced-air enclosure would create negative pressure at the face of the bay, aided by the 2x 4cm fans).