Conclusion:
In the end, the Icy Dock MB453 proved to be a very solid multi-bay back plane module. It's rugged and useful features make it great for servers and large drive arrays. The price tag and range of models available also make it a very open possibility for home users wanting to add the hot swappable drive ability to their computers. With no performance loss you can be assured that the system will not have any decrease in storage performance when running one of these. In the end, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Icy Dock MB453 to someone looking to build an affordable drive back plane.

Pros:
Hot Swappable
Drives have no speed loss, hookup is virtually transparent
Temperature and fan monitoring ability
Excellent performance
Easy to use and install
Many models available in this series, from 3 drives up to 5 drives

Cons:
Fan should use a standard connector
Attention to detail with the stickers on the front should be higher (they were noticeably not level, and the front is very visible)

Rating: 8.5/10

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