CRU DataPort 41 DP41 Drive Enclosure for 5.25" Bays

The CRU DataPort 41 DP41 Drive Enclosure is a sturdy, four‑bay removable storage solution that slides into a standard 5.25‑inch drive bay—the same space many PCs reserve for CD or DVD drives. It is designed to house four 2.5‑inch hard disk drives or SSDs, giving you flexible, scalable storage without cluttering your workspace. Each drive operates independently inside the DP41, so you can swap or replace a single drive with minimal downtime and minimal disruption to the others. The DP41 is ideal for media studios, workstation setups, backups, and data‑rich environments where modular storage matters as much as capacity and performance. Finished in a sleek black chassis, this enclosure blends with most systems while delivering robust, expandable storage that can grow with your needs.

• Four‑bay design that slides into a standard 5.25" drive bay for compact, space‑saving storage expansion
• Supports four 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, enabling flexible configurations of capacity and performance
• Independent drive operation means you can swap or replace a single drive without shutting down or disturbing the others
• Internal Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) host interface delivers reliable, high‑speed data transfer between the drives and your system
• Durable black chassis and a streamlined installation approach designed for reliability, longevity, and easy serviceability

Technical Details of CRU DataPort 41 DP41 Drive Enclosure for 5.25" - Serial ATA/600 Host Interface Internal - Black

• Enclosure type: 4‑bay removable drive enclosure designed to fit in a standard 5.25" drive bay
• Drive compatibility: Accepts four 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, enabling flexible performance and capacity choices
• Interface: Internal Serial ATA/600 (SATA III) host interface for high‑speed connection to the system
• Drive independence: Each drive operates separately, allowing individual swapping or replacement without affecting the others
• Chassis color: Black; construction designed for durability and long‑term service in professional environments

how to install CRU DataPort 41 DP41 Drive Enclosure

• Power down your computer or server and unplug all cables before beginning the installation
• Remove the existing 5.25" drive bay cover or filler plate to create an open bay for the DP41
• Slide the CRU DataPort 41 DP41 into the available 5.25" bay until it is securely seated and aligned with the chassis guides
• Install up to four 2.5" SATA drives into the DP41's drive trays, ensuring the drives are properly seated and connected to the backplane or SATA connectors provided by the enclosure
• Connect the DP41 to your system following your platform’s guidelines: attach the internal data connections (and power, as required by your enclosure and motherboard) and secure all cables neatly to avoid interference with fans or moving parts
• Power on the system and use your operating system’s disk management tools to initialize, format, and allocate the new drives as needed

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What drives are compatible with the DP41? A: The DP41 supports four 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs, allowing you to mix drives based on capacity and performance needs.
• Q: How many drives can be installed in the enclosure? A: Up to four drives can be installed, each occupying its own independent slot inside the enclosure.
• Q: What interface does the DP41 use? A: The DP41 uses an internal SATA/600 (SATA III) host interface to connect to your system and deliver reliable data transfer across all four drives.
• Q: Is the DP41 hot-swappable? A: The DP41 is designed so that individual drives can be swapped with the enclosure installed, but it is best practice to power down the system before swapping units to ensure data safety and hardware longevity.
• Q: Can the DP41 be installed in any standard PC case? A: Yes, the DP41 is designed to mount in a standard 5.25" drive bay, making it compatible with many desktop and workstation cases that provide a spare bay.