CRU DX115 Digital Cinema 6 Gb/s Hard Drive Enclosure (Black)

Overview

The CRU 6600-6500-0500 is a digital cinema hard drive enclosure designed to securely transport and access large media files with ease. It supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SAS or SATA drives and features a 6 Gb/s interface that keeps pace with high bit-rate 2K and 4K video content. This enclosure is built to handle demanding workflows such as video ingest, duplication, playback, and large data migrations without bottlenecks.

Its robust steel and aluminum construction ensures durability and effective heat dissipation, making it suitable for frequent drive swaps on set, in studios, or projection booths. The enclosure fits into any standard 5.25 inch system bay and supports hot swapping, allowing drives to be replaced without interrupting system operation.

Key features

• Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SAS or SATA drives, allowing use of existing trusted media
• 6 Gb/s data interface ensures smooth handling of high bit-rate cinema footage and bandwidth-intensive tasks
• Auto Start circuit powers the drive automatically when inserted, simplifying operation and reducing errors
• Assignable Host Activity LED provides clear visual indication of bus control during data transfers
• Hot swap capability enables drive replacement without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime
• Steel and aluminum frame offers strength and efficient heat dissipation for reliable performance
• Fits into any standard 5.25 inch system bay for easy integration into existing setups
• RoHS compliant design supports environmental safety standards
• Backed by a five-year warranty for long-term reliability in professional environments

Key specs

• Drive compatibility: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SAS or SATA
• Data interface speed: 6 Gb/s
• Dimensions: 8.07 x 5.83 x 1.61 inches
• Weight: approximately 2.7 pounds
• Compliance: RoHS
• Warranty: five years

Connectivity and compatibility

This enclosure supports SAS and SATA drives, which are common in professional video and data storage environments. Its 6 Gb/s interface matches the speed requirements of high-resolution digital cinema files, ensuring compatibility with workflows that demand fast data access and transfer. The unit’s design allows it to be installed in any standard 5.25 inch system bay, making it compatible with a wide range of desktop and rack-mounted systems.

Performance and reliability

The combination of steel and aluminum in the enclosure’s frame provides both physical strength and effective heat dissipation, which helps maintain drive performance during intensive use. The Auto Start feature powers drives automatically, reducing setup time and potential errors. Hot swap support keeps production and backup processes running smoothly by allowing drives to be swapped without powering down the system.

Ideal uses and environments

This enclosure is well suited for professionals working with large digital cinema files, such as projectionists, video editors, and forensic teams. It fits naturally into environments where secure, fast, and reliable drive transport is critical, including studios, theaters, and on-location shoots. Its robust build and hot swap capability make it a strong choice for workflows that require frequent drive changes and minimal downtime.