Overview

Introducing the iU2300-U6P3, a revolutionary storage solution designed to seamlessly fit within a standard CD-ROM bay. This innovative product offers dual storage capabilities for both M.2 NVMe and U.2 SSDs, ensuring high-speed data access and unparalleled versatility.

 

Key Features

1. CD-ROM Drive Design: The iU2300-U6P3 showcases a design reminiscent of a standard CD-ROM drive, ensuring easy integration into most systems.

 

2. Universal M.2 NVMe SSD Support: The iU2300-U6P3 accommodates two M.2 NVMe SSDs of all standard sizes, including 2280, 2260, and 2242.

 

3. High-Speed Connectivity: Equipped with a high-speed mini SAS (SFF-8643) connector, it's compatible with both PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 interfaces for rapid data transfer.

 

4. Versatile Applications: With support for JBOD Mode, the iU2300-U6P3 offers a range of application options to cater to diverse storage needs.

 

5. Plug-and-Play Disk Trays: The iU2300-U6P3 comes with two easy-to-install disk trays, ensuring a hassle-free setup and immediate functionality.

 

6. Solid Metal Tray Design: The iU2300-U6P3 simplifies the plug-and-play process, ensuring a sturdy and reliable connection.

 

7. Enhanced Security: The key lock tray design guarantees the utmost protection for your disks, preventing unauthorized access.

 

8. Two silent fans are thoughtfully positioned: one directly above the NVMe SSD and the other at the rear of the device, ensuring optimal cooling and promoting extended lifespan for your M.2 NVMe SSDs.

 

9. Efficient Heat Dissipation: The metal shell design not only offers durability but also aids in heat dispersion, further extending the lifespan of your SSDs.

 

10. Broad Compatibility: The iU2300-U6P3 is designed to work seamlessly with both U.2 SSDs and the 9.5mm UBOX mini disk tray, specifically tailored for M.2 NVMe SSDs.

 

11. Secure Placement: Mounting screws ensure that your M.2 NVMe SSD or U.2 SSD remains firmly in place, eliminating any risk of dislodgement.

 

12. Optimal Heat Dispersion: The UBOX mini comes with an ultra-soft thermal silicone pad, ensuring efficient heat dispersion and maintaining optimal M.2 NVMe SSD performance.

 

The iU2300-U6P3 is a testament to innovation, combining versatility, high-speed performance, and top-tier security features in a compact design.

 

Benefits

1. Space Efficiency: Designed to fit within a standard CD-ROM bay, it maximizes space utilization in systems, making it ideal for compact setups.

 

2. Versatility in Storage: Supports both M.2 NVMe SSDs of various sizes and U.2 SSDs, providing users with flexibility in their storage choices.

 

3. High-Speed Data Access: With a mini SAS connector compatible with PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 interfaces, users can expect rapid data transfer rates, enhancing overall system performance.

 

4. Ease of Installation: The plug-and-play functionality, combined with easy-to-install disk trays, ensures a hassle-free setup.

 

5. Robust Build: The solid metal tray design ensures durability and reliability, making it a long-lasting storage solution.

 

6. Enhanced Security: The key lock tray design offers an added layer of protection against unauthorized access, ensuring the safety of stored data.

 

7. Optimal Cooling: Strategically placed silent fans, combined with the metal shell design, provide superior heat management, crucial for maintaining the performance and longevity of SSDs.

 

8. Broad Compatibility: Its design caters to both U.2 SSDs and M.2 NVMe SSDs, ensuring it meets a wide range of storage needs.

 

9. Secure Placement: The inclusion of mounting screws guarantees that SSDs remain firmly anchored, reducing risks associated with movement or vibration.

 

10. Efficient Heat Dispersion: The thermal silicone pad in the UBOX mini ensures that heat is effectively dispersed, maintaining optimal SSD performance and preventing potential overheating.

 

In summary, the iU2300-U6P3 is a comprehensive storage solution that combines speed, versatility, security, and efficient heat management, making it an ideal choice for both professionals and enthusiasts.

 

Retaining the same form factor as a CD-ROM drive

 

Discover the elegant combination of design and utility with the iU2300-U6P3. This device, compact as a traditional CD-ROM drive, is packed with state-of-the-art technology. Engineered for individuals who prioritize efficiency and high performance, it is tailored to meet diverse storage requirements.

 

Accommodates a dual M.2 NVMe (PCIe Gen4 x4) SSD

 

The iU2300-U6P3 excels in compatibility. It is built to support two M.2 NVMe SSDs, accommodating a variety of sizes, including 2280, 2260, and 2242. This flexibility ensures the device can effortlessly adapt to your individual requirements, providing you with the capacity you need when you need it.

 

Features a high-speed mini SAS (SFF-8643) connector compatible with both PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 interfaces

 

Connectivity is effortless with the iU2300-U6P3's mini SAS (SFF-8643) connectors, ready to link up with PCIe Gen 3 or Gen 4 interfaces. This storage enclosure also proudly supports U.2 SSDs and our distinct 9.5mm UBOX mini disk tray for M.2 NVMe SSDs. The SSDs can be securely fastened using mounting screws for a stable setup.

 

Support for JBOD Mode and Effortless Integration with Plug-and-Play Disk Trays

 

A key highlight of the iU2300-U6P3 is its support for JBOD mode. This feature extends the device's application flexibility, allowing you to utilize your storage in ways that best suit your needs. Additionally, the device offers user-friendly functionality with two plug-and-play disk trays. These easy-to-install trays streamline the device setup, ensuring you can get up and running in no time.

 

 

Every disk tray is equipped with an individual security key lock for elevated safeguarding

 

The construction of IU2300-U6P3 incorporates an impressive metal tray design, which not only ensures robust durability but also offers heightened security via its key lock tray design. This distinct feature substantially aids in preventing unauthorized access, delivering peace of mind alongside exceptional storage performance.

 

Status monitoring with LED indicators

 

The iU2300-U6P3 is equipped with a vivid and legible LED display for each M.2 NVMe SSD. This intuitive feature keeps users updated on the device's overall status, facilitating easier operation and maintenance at all times.

 

Durable Design and Secure Storage: Emphasizing Robustness and Unauthorized Access Prevention in the iU2300-U6P3

 

The construction of iU2300-U6P3 incorporates an impressive metal tray design, which not only ensures robust durability but also offers heightened security via its key lock tray design. This distinct feature substantially aids in preventing unauthorized access, delivering peace of mind alongside exceptional storage performance.

Dual silent fans for superior heat management

 

Equipped with dual silent fans, the iU2300-U6P3 prioritizes the longevity of your storage. This feature, combined with a heat-dissipating metal shell design, optimizes the device's cooling capabilities. These measures are designed to extend the lifecycle of your M.2 NVMe SSDs and ensure they perform at peak levels.

The UBOX mini on the drive tray can be detached, allowing for the installation of 2.5-inch U.2 SSD

 

The iU2300-U6P3's disk tray includes an UBOX mini, making it convenient for users to install M.2 NVMe SSDs. If the need arises to use a 2.5-inch U.2 SSD, simply remove the UBOX mini after unloading, and then you can install a standard 2.5-inch U.2 SSD (with a height of up to 9.5mm).

Perfect for a Wide Range of Data Storage Applications

 

The iU2300-U6P3's internal storage module delivers a JBOD function, enabling the distinct storage of varying file formats, for instance, separate storage for O.S and Data. Should there be a need for higher data security backup functions or more extensive storage space, you can conveniently upgrade to a software RAID setup via the operating system or third-party software. This instant upgrade equips the platform with a disk array function, meeting your higher storage needs!

 

Applications

The iU2300-U6P3: Dual M.2 NVMe and U.2 SSD JBOD Storage is a versatile storage solution that can be applied in various sectors and scenarios. Given its features and capabilities, here are some potential applications, including IPC (Industrial PC) and AI:

 

1. Data Centers: With its high-speed data access and broad compatibility, the iU2300-U6P3 can be integrated into data centers to enhance storage capacities and improve data retrieval rates.

 

2. Workstations: Professionals working with large datasets, such as video editors, graphic designers, and engineers, can benefit from the rapid data transfer rates and expansive storage options.

 

3. IPC (Industrial PC) Applications:
 

●Manufacturing Control: In manufacturing environments, the iU2300-U6P3 can be used in IPCs to store and manage data related to quality control, machinery operations, and production schedules.
 

●Surveillance Systems: For IPCs used in security and surveillance, the device can store vast amounts of video data, ensuring smooth playback and rapid data retrieval.
 

●Automation Systems: In automated factories or facilities, the iU2300-U6P3 can store program data and logs, ensuring seamless operations and real-time data access.

 

4. AI Applications:
 

● Training Datasets: AI researchers and developers can use the iU2300-U6P3 to store large datasets required for training machine learning models.
 

● Edge Computing: In edge devices where AI computations are done closer to the data source, the iU2300-U6P3 can provide fast storage solutions, ensuring real-time AI processing.

 

● Neural Network Simulations: For simulations and testing of neural networks, the device can store multiple versions of models and their respective datasets.

 

5. Gaming PCs: Gamers can benefit from the rapid load times and expansive storage capacities, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

 

6. Media Servers: The iU2300-U6P3 can be integrated into media servers, ensuring smooth streaming and quick access to large media libraries.

 

7. Research and Development: Scientists and researchers dealing with vast amounts of data, such as genomics or climate modeling, can utilize the storage solution for efficient data access and management.

 

8. Backup and Archival: Organizations can use the iU2300-U6P3 as a backup storage solution, ensuring data redundancy and quick recovery in case of primary storage failures.

 

In essence, the iU2300-U6P3's combination of speed, versatility, and capacity makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from industrial settings to advanced AI research labs.

 

 

Performance test result for reference. The test result will vary depend on the test environment.

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