ICY DOCK
ICY DOCK is a privately held Taiwan-based manufacturer of removable SSD/HDD storage enclosures and mobile racks, serving enterprise IT, media, AI/edge-computing, and prosumer customers globally through distributors such as Ingram Micro, Deltaco, and Amazon.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersDuisburg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ICY DOCK does
ICY DOCK is a Taiwan-headquartered (New Taipei City) manufacturer of removable SSD/HDD data storage enclosures and mobile rack adapters, founded in 1997 and operating for over 24 years. The company designs and produces tool-less, hot-swappable storage solutions across M.2 NVMe, U.2/U.3, EDSFF (E1.S/E3.S), 2.5-inch, and 3.5-inch form factors, supporting SATA, SAS, and PCIe interfaces with current products reaching PCIe 5.0 speeds of up to 128 Gbps per SSD. Its portfolio is organized into proprietary product families — ToughArmor (ruggedized full-metal enclosures), ExpressCage (hot-swap mobile racks), ExpressSlot (PCIe slot adapters with Elite/Core/Slide sub-lines), flexiDOCK (tray-less designs), EZConvert/EZ-Fit (form-factor adapters), and FLEX-Fit (5.25-inch bay conversion kits) — alongside OEM/ODM services and concept products targeting AI and edge-computing workloads, including liquid-cooled E1.S racks (CP167) and ruggedized/fanless variants.
The company sells exclusively through a B2B channel model, leveraging an extensive global network of distributors and resellers including Ingram Micro, the Deltaco Group, the API Group, MA LABS, CDW, B&H Photo, Newegg, and Amazon across North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Ten regional websites (China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, USA/Global) and dedicated social channels per region support localized go-to-market. ICY DOCK does not publish list pricing; most enterprise products are quoted via distributors, with consumer-facing items such as the Icy Box Docking and CloneStation retailing in the $45–$70 range on Amazon. End customers span enterprise IT/server administrators, media and content professionals, AI/edge-computing operators, and PC enthusiasts.
Revenue is generated entirely from one-time hardware sales, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring component. The company is privately held (no disclosed investors, no funding rounds, no parent company) and operating status is active, with recent PCIe 5.0 and EDSFF product launches, MIL-STD-810H / TAA / UL certification work, and concept-product development indicating ongoing R&D investment in next-generation form factors for AI infrastructure deployments.
ICY DOCK firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ICY DOCK
- Legal name
- ICY DOCK
- Website
- https://icydock.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ICY DOCK is a privately held Taiwan-based manufacturer of removable SSD/HDD storage enclosures and mobile racks, serving enterprise IT, media, AI/edge-computing, and prosumer customers globally through distributors such as Ingram Micro, Deltaco, and Amazon.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ICY DOCK industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Data Storage Enclosures
- NAICS
- Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112)
- SIC
- Computer Storage Devices (3572)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Storage Enclosures, Backplanes & Bays (Chassis, Hot-Swap Trays) (HDACACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Storage Connectivity Adapters (SATA/IDE/NVMe/USB Enclosures & Bridges) (HDACAHAH), Optical Drives & Internal Removable Bays (HDACAGAI)
Keywords
Where ICY DOCK is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Duisburg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ICY DOCK business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: ICY DOCK generates revenue primarily through the sale of removable SSD/HDD storage enclosures, mobile rack adapters, drive bays, and accessories. Products are sold through distribution channels, resellers, and e-commerce platforms as one-time hardware purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Icy Box Docking and CloneStation - dual-function storage dock and clone station |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels6 records
ICY DOCK product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ICY DOCK manufactures removable SSD and HDD data storage enclosures and mobile rack adapters. Its product portfolio includes PCIe slot mobile rack adapters (ExpressSlot series), NVMe SSD removable enclosures (U.2/U.3, M.2, EDSFF), 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive enclosures (ToughArmor, ExpressCage, flexiDOCK), drive mounting brackets and adapters, 5.25-inch bay conversion kits, RAID enclosures, and external USB enclosures. The company also provides OEM/ODM customization services for enterprise storage deployments.
Product overview
ICY DOCK is a manufacturer of removable SSD/HDD data storage enclosures and mobile racks. The product portfolio includes PCIe slot mobile rack adapters (ExpressSlot Elite, ExpressSlot Core, ExpressSlot Slide) for NVMe SSD deployment; NVMe SSD removable enclosures in U.2/U.3, M.2, and EDSFF (E1.S/E3.S) series; 2.5-inch drive enclosures (ToughArmor, ExpressCage, flexiDOCK, ExpressSlot series); 3.5-inch drive enclosures; drive mounting brackets/adapters (EZConvert, EZ-Fit); 5.25-inch bay conversion kits (FLEX-Fit); RAID solutions; external USB drive enclosures and adapters; data storage accessories (EXLink cards, NVMe cables, replacement trays); and concept products including liquid-cooling, ruggedized, and fan-less designs. The company also offers OEM/ODM solutions. Key products include the MB305M4P-B and MB312M4P-B PCIe M.2 NVMe adapters with tool-less removable trays, ToughArmor MB699V5P-B (4-bay PCIe 5.0 U.2/U.3 rack), MB998V4P-B (8-bay PCIe 4.0 rack), MB218E5P-B (8-bay E1.S rack), and ExpressSlot Elite E1.S adapters (MB221E5P-B, MB303E5P-B). Concept products include CP167 (8-bay liquid-cooling E1.S rack) and CP168 (compact fan-less E1.S rack).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ToughArmor Series Full-metal rugged removable enclosures for 2.5-inch SATA/SAS/NVMe SSDs with hot-swap capability, designed for enterprise server and workstation environments requiring ruggedized storage solutions.
- ExpressCage Series Hot-swap mobile racks for 2.5-inch SSDs with tool-less installation using the ExpressTray system, supporting multiple SATA/SAS/NVMe drive configurations in a single 5.25-inch bay.
- flexiDOCK Series Tray-less removable enclosures for 2.5-inch drives with tool-free installation, enabling quick drive insertion in optical bay spaces.
- ExpressSlot Elite / Core / Slide Series PCIe slot mobile rack adapters for removable NVMe SSD deployment supporting PCIe 4.0/5.0 interfaces with tool-less removable tray designs for M.2 and E1.S form factors.
- U.2/U.3 SSD Removable Enclosures Removable enclosures supporting U.2 and U.3 NVMe SSDs for enterprise storage applications with hot-swap capability and broad HBA/RAID ecosystem compatibility.
- EDSFF SSD Series (E1.S/E3.S) Removable enclosures for EDSFF E1.S and E3.S form factor NVMe SSDs targeting high-density enterprise and AI/edge computing storage deployments.
- M.2 SSD Removable Enclosures Removable enclosures and adapters for M.2 form factor NVMe and SATA SSDs with tool-less installation features.
- 3.5-inch Drive Enclosures Removable enclosures for 3.5-inch drive bays supporting various SSD/HDD configurations with both tray-type and tool-less installation options.
- EZConvert and EZ-Fit Series Drive conversion and mounting bracket adapters for installing different drive form factors, enabling simplified drive installation across form factors.
- FLEX-Fit Series 5.25-inch bay conversion kits for installing various drive types in optical drive bays.
- RAID Drive Enclosures and Adapters RAID enclosures and adapter cards supporting drive redundancy and performance configurations for enterprise storage.
- External USB Enclosures and Adapters USB-based external adapters and enclosures for SATA and NVMe SSDs with plug-and-play functionality, including USB4 to U.2/U.3 adapters.
- Data Storage Accessories Storage accessories including EXLink PCIe adapter cards, NVMe cables, and replacement trays for ToughArmor, ExpressCage, ExpressSlot, and 3.5-inch enclosures.
- OEM/ODM Solutions and OEM Kits Custom OEM/ODM manufacturing services and ready-to-customize OEM kit products for specialized storage enclosure requirements and volume deployments.
- ExpressSlot Core MB305M4P-B PCIe 4.0 x4 card adapter with tool-less removable M.2 NVMe SSD tray supporting 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factors, with integrated heatsink and thermal pad.
- ExpressSlot Core MB312M4P-B PCIe 4.0 x8 card adapter supporting two M.2 NVMe SSDs with removable tool-less trays, compatible with 2230/2242/2260/2280 form factors.
- ToughArmor MB699V5P-B 4-bay PCIe 5.0 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD mobile rack for 5.25-inch bay with 2x MCIO 8i interfaces, supporting up to 128Gbps per SSD.
- ToughArmor MB998V4P-B 8-bay U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 mobile rack for single 5.25-inch bay with 4x SlimSAS 8i connectors.
- ToughArmor MB218E5P-B 8-bay E1.S SSD removable case for 5.25-inch bay supporting 9.5mm/15mm height E1.S SSDs with 4x MCIO 8i interfaces and PCIe 5.0 x4 per drive.
- ToughArmor MB508V5P-B 8-bay U.2/U.3 SSD mobile rack for dual 5.25-inch bays with 4x MCIO 8i connectors supporting PCIe Gen5 x4 per drive.
- ExpressSlot Elite MB221E5P-B 1-bay E1.S NVMe SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 removable adapter card with 50mm frameless fan for active cooling.
- ExpressSlot Elite MB303E5P-B 2-bay E1.S NVMe SSD PCIe 5.0 x8 removable adapter card requiring PCIe bifurcation support, supporting screwless SSD installation.
- EZ-Adapter MB104U-1SMB R1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C multi-function external adapter for 2.5-inch SATA and M.2 NVMe/SATA SSDs with tray-compatible design.
- EZ-Adapter Ex MB307U-1VB USB4 to U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD external adapter supporting up to 40Gbps transfer with tool-less SSD installation.
Quantifiable outcome
- PCIe 5.0 transfer speeds up to 128Gbps per SSD (10x faster than SATA III)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use ICY DOCK
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ICY DOCK technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature8 records
ICY DOCK partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ingram MicrocoreGlobal technology distribution giant with ICY DOCK products available through Ingram Micro operations in USA and Canada. Provides broad B2B distribution reach for enterprise customers.
- Deltaco GroupcoreScandinavian/Baltic distribution group including Deltaco (Denmark), NorDeltaco (Norway), SweDeltaco (Sweden), FinDeltaco (Finland), and Deltaco Baltic (Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania). Provides regional distribution across Nordic and Baltic European markets.
- API GroupcoreCentral European distribution partners including API B.V. (Netherlands), Api Computerhandels GmbH (Germany), Api Österreich (Austria), ComputerWorks (Switzerland), and Littlebit (Switzerland). Provides regional coverage in DACH and BeNeLux markets.
- BroadcomcoreProducts designed for broad integration with Broadcom HBA/RAID ecosystem. ICY DOCK NVMe mobile racks are compatible with Broadcom RAID cards and host bus adapters for enterprise storage deployments.
- HighPointcoreRAID solutions designed for compatibility with HighPoint HBA/RAID cards. Products support NVMe tri-mode HBA configurations with HighPoint ecosystem.
- ArecacoreEnterprise storage solutions designed for broad integration with Areca RAID ecosystem. Products support tri-mode configurations compatible with Areca RAID controllers.
- AmazonminorProducts available through Amazon marketplace globally including Amazon.com (USA), Amazon.ca (Canada), Amazon.co.jp (Japan), enabling direct consumer and SMB sales.
- MA LABSminorUS-based technology distributor/reseller offering ICY DOCK products to enterprise and mid-market customers.
- CDWminorMajor US IT solutions provider with ICY DOCK products available for enterprise customers.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ICY DOCK competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sabrent: Sabrent is a direct competitor in removable NVMe enclosures, M.2 PCIe adapters, external SSD docks, and 2.5" SATA enclosures, with strong Amazon/e-commerce presence overlapping ICY DOCK's prosumer and SMB channel.
- StarTech.com: StarTech.com is a closely comparable competitor offering a broad catalog of IT connectivity and storage accessories, including drive enclosures, M.2 NVMe adapters, hot-swap bays, and Thunderbolt storage products sold through a similar B2B distribution and e-commerce model to enterprise and prosumer buyers.
- Addonics: Addonics produces a broad range of storage adapters, drive enclosures, and removable RAID systems for enterprise and industrial customers, with overlapping SKU breadth across interface converters and mobile racks.
- Other World Computing (OWC): OWC offers removable storage enclosures, M.2 NVMe adapters, and SSD upgrade kits aimed at prosumers, content creators, and Mac/PC workstation users — directly aligned with ICY DOCK's media-pro and workstation use cases.
- ORICO: ORICO is a Chinese specialty storage enclosure maker offering 2.5"/3.5" drive caddies, M.2 NVMe enclosures, and 5.25" bay converters through global e-commerce channels, directly overlapping ICY DOCK's caddy and adapter lineup at consumer/SMB price points.
- Ugreen: Ugreen offers USB-C/NVMe SSD enclosures, M.2 adapters, and docking stations through global e-commerce channels, overlapping ICY DOCK's external-enclosure and adapter SKUs at consumer price tiers.
- CRU (CRU-Inc, including WiebeTech): CRU specializes in ruggedized, removable, and high-security storage enclosures for enterprise, defense, and forensic use cases — directly mirroring ICY DOCK's ToughArmor line and tool-less removable-tray approach in the mission-critical segment.
Broad incumbents
- SilverStone Technology: SilverStone is a broader PC component and chassis vendor that also sells storage enclosures, drive bays, and hot-swap modules as part of a wider case/PSU/cooling portfolio, serving overlapping PC enthusiast and prosumer buyers.
- Kingston Technology: Kingston is a broad storage and memory incumbent that sells SSDs along with supporting enclosures and accessories for enterprise and consumer markets — a much larger portfolio, but with overlapping hardware in the ICY DOCK use-case set.
- Thermaltake: Thermaltake is a broader PC gaming and component vendor that includes 2.5"/3.5" hot-swap drive enclosures and storage accessories within a wider cooling, case, and PSU portfolio, tangentially competing in the same channel.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ICY DOCK social profiles
Digital presenceICY DOCK compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
ICY DOCK financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ICY DOCK leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
ICY DOCK funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
ICY DOCK M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ICY DOCK
What does ICY DOCK do?
ICY DOCK manufactures removable SSD and HDD data storage enclosures and mobile rack adapters. Its product portfolio includes PCIe slot mobile rack adapters (ExpressSlot series), NVMe SSD removable enclosures (U.2/U.3, M.2, EDSFF), 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive enclosures (ToughArmor, ExpressCage, flexiDOCK), drive mounting brackets and adapters, 5.25-inch bay conversion kits, RAID enclosures, and external USB enclosures. The company also provides OEM/ODM customization services for enterprise storage deployments.
Is ICY DOCK a public or private company?
ICY DOCK is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ICY DOCK founded?
ICY DOCK was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ICY DOCK based?
ICY DOCK is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does ICY DOCK make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are ICY DOCK's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sabrent, StarTech.com, Addonics, Other World Computing (OWC), ORICO, Ugreen and CRU (CRU-Inc, including WiebeTech). Broad incumbents are SilverStone Technology, Kingston Technology and Thermaltake.
Does ICY DOCK have an API?
No public API is recorded for ICY DOCK.
What industry is ICY DOCK in?
ICY DOCK's product category is Data Storage Enclosures. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACACAH, Storage Enclosures, Backplanes & Bays (Chassis, Hot-Swap Trays), with a secondary code of HDACAHAH, Storage Connectivity Adapters (SATA/IDE/NVMe/USB Enclosures & Bridges). Its NAICS code is 334112 and its SIC code is 3572.