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Black CRU DX115 DC carrier holding a 3.5 inch drive for a 5.25 inch bay

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CRU 6601-7100-0500 DX115 DC 3.5" to 5.25" SATA/SAS carrier

SKU CH-GVQQ-5120Z MPN 6601-7100-0500

A 3.5" or 2.5" SATA/SAS drive carrier that fits a 5.25" bay and supports 6.0 Gbps transfer with an auto-start feature

  • Mobile rack drives support1 × 3.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
  • Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II
  • Key featuresSATA 6.0 Gbit/s Compatible and Compliant Compatible and Comp
  • Fits 3.5" or 2.5" drives into a 5.25" bay
  • 0 Gbps SATA transfer via Serial Repeater Chip
  • Auto Start powers drive seconds after insertion
  • Host activity LED shows drive status instantly
  • Rugged carrier protects drives during transport

DX115 DC Carrier for 3.5 Inch Drives

The CRU 6601-7100-0500 DX115 DC carrier adapts a single 3.5 inch SATA or SAS drive into a standard 5.25 inch bay. It is built for digital cinema servers and ingestion racks where drives are swapped frequently. The carrier accepts both 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch form factors and connects through a SATA I/II interface.

Suited for Cinema Ingestion Not Hot Swap

This carrier suits operators who move content on physical drives between DX115 DC frames in projection or ingest workflows. It is not for builders who need a hot-swap backplane for live server storage. Buyers without a matching CRU DX115 DC frame cannot use the carrier. It also does not fit systems limited to 3.5 inch internal bays.

6.0 Gbps Serial Repeater Compatibility

The carrier includes a 6.0 Gbps serial repeater chip on the frame PCB to maintain signal integrity at full SATA 6.0 Gbps speed. It remains backwards compatible with 3 Gbps drives and hosts. This specification decides whether the carrier matches your host controller and drive performance class.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCRU
Model name6601-7100-0500
Storage
Mobile rack drives support1 × 3.5 in Drives to 5.25 in Bay
Ports & slots
Mobile rack interfaceSATA I/II
Size & build
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size324 × 193 × 61 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the carrier is operating correctly after inserting it into a DX115 DC frame?

The carrier powers up automatically within seconds of insertion thanks to the Auto Start feature, and the host activity LED on the frame shows drive activity when data is being transferred.

What comes with the CRU 6601-7100-0500 carrier and what must I buy separately?

The carrier itself is supplied; you must purchase a compatible 3.5" or 2.5" SATA or SAS drive and a CRU DX115 DC frame to install the carrier into.

Which version of the DX115 DC carrier should I choose for a 6 Gbps SATA drive?

The 6601-7100-0500 model includes a Serial Repeater Chip on the frame PCB that is compliant with 6.0 Gbps SATA and backwards compatible with 3 Gbps drives.

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