Icy Dock MB309A5, PCIe, M.2, Hanstik, PCIe 5.0, Grøn, Passiv

Enable a Modular Removable NVMe Storage Architecture
The ICY DOCK EXLink MB309A5 is a high-performance M.2 NVMe to MCIO 4i PCIe adapter card designed to bridge embedded M.2 SSD slots and professional-grade NVMe removable storage solutions. Supporting PCIe Gen5 x4 bandwidth with transfer speeds up to 128Gbps, the MB309A5 enables system integrators and workstation builders to create a seamless, high-speed, and modular NVMe workflow using ICY DOCK’s mobile racks and certified cables - eliminating compatibility guesswork and multi-vendor sourcing challenges.

Next-Generation PCIe 5.0 Performance
Built on PCIe Gen5 x4 bandwidth, the EXLink MB309A5 delivers up to 128Gbps of theoretical throughput, doubling the bandwidth of PCIe Gen4 solutions. This makes the MB309A5 ideal for bandwidth-intensive workloads such as AI training, real-time analytics, high-speed caching, and next-generation NVMe storage expansion.

Advanced Redriver & Signal Conditioning for PCIe 5.0 NVMe Performance
The EXLink MB309A5 is equipped with a PCIe Gen5 redriver and a 100MHz PCIe clock buffer, engineered to maintain signal clarity and stability over long PCB traces and MCIO cable runs. Unlike standard adapter cards that may suffer from signal loss or speed throttling as trace or cable distance increases, the MB309A5 ensures stable PCIe 5.0 transfer rates up to 128Gbps, making it ideal for high-performance applications that demand full-speed NVMe connectivity.

Additional embedded signal conditioning features include:
Redriver IC ensures clean high-speed signal
100MHz PCIe clock buffer extends trace length
Bus buffer gates support PERST#/WAKE#/CLKREQ# signaling
SMBus repeater for stable device management
Even under intense workloads, these features help maintain signal integrity and reliable system operation.

Flexible NVMe Integration Powered by the EXLink Ecosystem
The MB309A5 is a key part of ICY DOCK’s EXLink ecosystem, designed to simplify the deployment of removable NVMe SSD solutions. Whether you're upgrading a single M.2 slot, building a front-access U.2 configuration, or expanding dual-drive capacity, the MB309A5 works seamlessly with ICY DOCK’s mobile racks and MCIO cables to deliver a turnkey setup.

This plug-and-play compatibility removes the guesswork from system design - ensuring your enclosure, cable, and adapter card work together out of the box. As your NVMe requirements evolve, the EXLink ecosystem provides scalable options that adapt easily to next-generation platforms.