Intel Hot-Swap Front Drive Bay Module

Overview

The Intel CYP25HSCARRIER is a front drive bay module designed to expand or rotate storage in servers, workstations, and lab systems without interrupting ongoing operations. It accommodates up to eight 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) and supports hot swap functionality, allowing drives to be added or replaced while the system remains powered on. This makes it a practical choice for environments that require flexible and scalable storage solutions.

Key features

• Supports hot swap operation to replace or add drives without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime.
• Holds up to eight 2.5-inch SSDs, enabling significant storage expansion or multiple project drive management.
• Mounting rails securely lock each drive in place, ensuring stability during operation and transport.
• Integrated extraction lever allows quick and easy removal of drives, streamlining maintenance and upgrades.
• Originally developed for Intel’s Coyote Pass platform, providing compatibility with specific server and workstation hardware.
• Ideal for virtualization hosts, media production teams, and IT labs that require fast drive swapping and flexible storage management.

Key specs

• Drive capacity: up to eight 2.5-inch solid state drives
• Hot swap support: yes, allows drive changes while system is powered on
• Mounting mechanism: rails with locking feature and extraction lever
• Platform compatibility: Intel Coyote Pass hardware
• Introduction year: 2021
• Discontinued: 2023

Connectivity and compatibility

This module fits into a standard front drive bay and interfaces with compatible Intel Coyote Pass systems. It is designed to work seamlessly with server and workstation environments that support hot swap drive bays, making it a reliable option for users maintaining or upgrading existing hardware setups.

Ideal uses and environments

The Intel CYP25HSCARRIER is well suited to professional settings where storage flexibility and uptime are critical. Virtualization hosts benefit from the ability to expand storage pools dynamically, while media production teams can quickly swap project drives between editing stations. IT labs gain efficiency by testing multiple operating systems on separate SSDs without lengthy downtime. This module supports workflows that demand rapid access to multiple drives and minimal disruption.