Introducing the concept product CP141 – a ruggedized mobile rack enclosure that effortlessly upgrades traditional 5.25” optical disk drive spaces to accommodate two hot-plug drive bays for U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs. This innovative solution also supports a slim optical disk drive device (12.7mm), including CD/DVD, Blu-ray, and HDD/SSD to Slim ODD adapters. Crafted entirely from metal, the CP141 is suited for demanding environments with fire-resistant qualities. Its removable U.2/U.3 and Slim ODD drive caddy allow for quick maintenance and drive replacement without opening the computer case. Featuring an MCIO 8i (SFF-TA-1016 8i) port, the CP141 supports PCIe 5.0 U.2/U.3 NVMe SSDs, offering transfer speeds up to 128Gbps. Ideal for military, medical, industrial production, and video editing applications that require high-speed storage and optical disk drive capabilities.

Experience seamless functionality with the CP141, designed for swift and uninterrupted operation. The CP141 features a state-of-the-art caddy system that directly connects U.2/U.3 SSDs and slim optical disk drive to the backplane, enabling *hot-plug capability without the need to power down or open the computer case. This design ensures optimal operational efficiency and ease of maintenance, making drive upgrades and replacements quick and effortless, while maintaining a compact form factor.

**Note: Hot-plug functionality requires compatible system and drive support.

For superior protection, the U.2/U.3 and Slim ODD caddies are robustly constructed from metal, safeguarding your valuable drives. These caddies feature an EMI grounding mechanism designed to stabilize the operational environment, protecting against electromagnetic interference and preventing electrostatic discharge during drive insertion or removal. This enhances the safety and durability of your storage devices.

Each U.2/U.3 SSD bay is equipped with individual LED indicators that provide real-time status updates on your drives. These lights promptly alert you to whether your drives are powered on or actively in use, offering a quick visual reference to monitor drive activity effortlessly.