Gembird MF-95-01 Slim Mounting Frame for 2.5 inch Drive to 5.25 inch Bay

The Gembird MF-95-01 is a slim 5.25" control panel designed to accept a single 2.5" SATA HDD, intended for installation into a slim 5.25" SATA bay on a desktop or laptop in place of a slim DVD-ROM drive. Its compact dimensions (width 130 mm, depth 127 mm, height 9.5 mm) make it suitable for slim PC enclosures where space is limited, providing an easy way to add an extra internal 2.5" SATA drive without additional drivers.

Advantages

This slim installation frame converts a free 5.25" SATA slim bay into a usable slot for a 2.5" SATA hard drive, enabling additional internal storage while maintaining a low profile. Installation requires no drivers and is compatible with standard 2.5" SATA HDDs, offering a straightforward, tool-friendly integration into systems that originally contained a slim optical drive.

Suitable for

• Replacing a slim laptop or desktop DVD-ROM drive with a 2.5" SATA HDD
• Adding an extra 2.5" internal drive to a slim PC chassis
• Systems with a 5.25" slim SATA bay that need additional storage

Key specifications

• Product name: Gembird MF-95-01
• Compatible drive: 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD
• Installation bay: slim 5.25" SATA bay
• Dimensions: 130 mm (W) × 127 mm (D) × 9.5 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.081 kg
• Drivers: none required

How to use

Power off the computer and remove the chassis or access panel. Remove the slim optical drive from the 5.25" SATA slim bay following the manufacturer’s instructions. Slide the 2.5" SATA HDD into the Gembird MF-95-01 frame and secure it according to the frame’s mounting points. Insert the assembled frame into the 5.25" slim bay, connect the SATA data and power cables to the drive, reassemble the case, and power on the system. The drive should be recognized by the operating system without additional drivers.

Recommendations

Use compatible 2.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs and ensure proper SATA power and data connections. Handle the drive and frame on a static-free surface and confirm bay compatibility (slim 5.25" SATA) before installation.