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ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black vs ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 5identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 2 more storage drives supported than the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black (4 vs 2). The ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black has 35 Gbit/s more maximum data transfer rate than the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black (40 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s). The ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black has 5 mm more width than the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black (150 mm vs 145 mm). Storage media type: HDD on the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black, SSD on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black. Storage drive sizes supported: 2.5,3.5" on the ICY BOX IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black, M.2 on the ICY BOX IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black.

  • Storage media type
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:HDD
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:SSD
  • Storage drive sizes supported
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:2.5,3.5"
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:M.2
  • Number of storage drives supported
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:2
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:4
  • Material
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:Aluminium, Plastic
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Aluminium
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:5 Gbit/s
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:40 Gbit/s
  • LED indicators
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:Access, Power
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:Yes
  • Width
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:150 mm
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm
  • Depth
    • IB-127CL-U3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-B Black:110 mm
    • IB-4013MCL-C4 USB 4 Type-C Black:145 mm

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Comparison of IB-127CL-U3, IB-4013MCL-C4
44 specifications
Hard drive4 differ
Storage media typeDiffersHDDSSD
Storage drive interfaceDiffersSerial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA IIIPCI Express
Storage drive sizes supportedDiffers2.5,3.5"M.2
Number of storage drives supportedDiffers24
Maximum storage capacityKnown for one18 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-BUSB 4 Type-C
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
MaterialDiffersAluminium, PlasticAluminium
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5 Gbit/s40 Gbit/s
Hot-swapKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsDiffersAccess, PowerYes
On/off switchYesYes
UASP supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media duplication featureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 V
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers150 mm145 mm
DepthDiffers110 mm145 mm
HeightDiffers65 mm30 mm
WeightDiffers487 g670 g
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one163 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one75 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers897 g1.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-A to USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneCEUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) code8471800084718000
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one395 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one445 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one17.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers20 pc(s)8 pc(s)

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