Products of CRU DataPort

CRU DataPort: Drive Bays, Storage Carriers & Data Security Hardware for Industry and Business

CRU DataPort is a leading US manufacturer of removable drive bay systems, hard drive carriers and forensic/data-security storage hardware. At Lieske Elektronik, system integrators, government agencies and IT professionals find the complete CRU portfolio – from ToughArmor drive bays to DataPort carriers – for professional data management and secure storage solutions.

1986

Founded

2 Series

ToughArmor & DataPort

FIPS

140-2 Encryption

MIL

STD-810 Tested

CRU DataPort – Secure Storage Solutions for Professional IT

CRU (Computing Resource Unit) was founded in 1986 in the USA and specialises in ruggedised removable drive bay systems, hard drive carriers and secure data transport solutions. The ToughArmor and DataPort product lines are deployed worldwide in government agencies, defence facilities, broadcast studios and data centres. CRU solutions enable fast, tool-free drive swaps during live operation.

The ToughArmor series includes industrial-grade drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" drives with protection against vibration, dust and shock per MIL-STD-810. DataPort carriers are designed for secure physical data segregation in forensic and government environments. All products support SATA, SAS and USB interfaces and are compatible with leading server and workstation platforms.

As an authorised CRU reseller, Lieske Elektronik provides the complete product portfolio with expert advice, volume pricing and a reliable supply chain for system integrators, public sector clients and IT service providers.

Certifications & Standards

✓	FIPS 140-2 (Encryption)
✓	MIL-STD-810 (Ruggedisation)
✓	CE Conformity
✓	RoHS Compliant
✓	FCC / UL Listed
✓	TAA Compliant (US Government Standard)

Product Lines

Ruggedised drive bays, secure carriers and forensic storage solutions for professional environments

ToughArmor – Industrial Drive Bays The ToughArmor series provides rugged, tool-free removable drive bays for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA/SAS drives in 5.25" and slimline bays. With aluminium housing, vibration damping and optional lock for secure deployment in industrial PCs, servers and mobile workstations. Designed for 24/7 continuous operation in harsh environments.		DataPort – Modular Hard Drive Carriers DataPort carriers enable rapid physical drive swaps without tools – ideal for data segregation, data backup and hot-swap operation. Compatible with SATA and SAS hard drives and SSDs, available for desktop and rack systems. Widely deployed in broadcast, production and data-security-critical infrastructures.

Forensics & Data Security – Write Blockers CRU offers specialist hardware for IT forensics and data security applications: write blockers prevent unintended write access to evidence drives. USB and SATA models support common forensic software solutions and are FIPS 140-2 certification-capable.		Accessories & Extensions – Carriers, Adapters, Cables Complementing the drive bays, CRU offers a comprehensive accessory range: replacement carriers in various colours for colour-coded identification, mounting adapters for different form factors and interface cables for SATA, eSATA and USB. All accessories are designed for durability and compatibility in professional continuous operation.

Typical Application Areas

CRU DataPort solutions in professional and security-critical environments

◆ Government & Defence	⚡ IT Forensics	★ Broadcast & Production

✓ Data Centres	► Industrial IT & KRITIS	◆ Medical Technology & Clinical IT

⚡ System Integration	★ Law Enforcement	✓ Data Migration & Backup

Why CRU DataPort?

Key strengths for professional users and system integrators

★ MIL-STD-810 Ruggedisation

ToughArmor drive bays are MIL-STD-810 tested for vibration, shock and temperature cycling – ensuring reliable continuous operation in industrial environments, vehicles and mobile systems.

⚡ Fast Hot-Swap Operation

Tool-free drive swaps in seconds without system interruption – ideal for environments with frequent media changes or high availability requirements such as broadcast, archiving and secure data segregation.

✓ Physical Data Security

Lockable carriers and FIPS-140-2-capable solutions enable physical separation and control of sensitive data – essential in government agencies, law enforcement and data-protection-regulated sectors.

► Broad Compatibility

CRU products support SATA I/II/III, SAS and USB 3.0 and are compatible with leading server and workstation platforms. Standard form factors (5.25", slim) ensure wide deployment without modification.

CRU DataPort Products in the Shop by Category:

► Drive Bays
► Integrated Drive Bays (Server)
► Hard Drive Enclosures

► Direct Attached Storage
► Data Security
► Storage

Frequently Asked Questions about CRU DataPort

Answers for procurement and planning

What is the difference between ToughArmor and DataPort drive bays? ToughArmor drive bays are designed for industrial ruggedness – with aluminium housing and MIL-STD-810 vibration and shock protection, primarily for industrial PCs, vehicle IT and harsh environments. DataPort carriers are modular, rapidly interchangeable drive trays used mainly in broadcast, archiving and data segregation scenarios where frequent carrier swaps are the priority.

Which CRU solutions are suitable for government and forensic requirements? For forensic and government applications, CRU write blockers (hardware-based write protection for evidence drives), lockable DataPort carriers and FIPS-140-2-capable products are recommended. These solutions support common forensic tools such as EnCase and FTK and meet TAA compliance requirements for US government environments.

What drive types and interfaces do CRU drive bays support? CRU drive bays support 2.5" and 3.5" drives (HDD and SSD) with SATA I/II/III and SAS interfaces. Many models are also available with USB 3.0 and eSATA. ToughArmor models are designed for standard 5.25" bays; slimmer variants for slimline bays are also available.

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CRU DataPort 31000-1091-0000 CRU / Wiebetech - ADAv4-mPCIe - a v4 Combo Adapter for mini PCIe flash modules. Supports SATA - PATA - & USB types of mini PCIe

CRU DataPort 31000-1091-0000CRU DataPort 31000-1091-0000 CRU / Wiebetech - ADAv4-mPCIe - a v4 Combo Adapter for mini PCIe flash modules. Supports SATA - PATA - & USB types of mini PCIe

Lieske Part No.: 809892
Mfg Part No: 31000-1091-0000

88,67 EUR

≈ £76.52 | ≈ $102.33