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"Why the ClearCube NUC-R is the Mini PC with Removable Hard Drive Your Operation Needs"
In a world where data security, configurability, and performance are non-negotiable, ClearCube’s NUC-R (Model DTi71322/42-R) mini PC with removable hard drive bay stands out as a unique, field-tested solution. Whether deployed in government agencies, military installations, training and simulation facilities, or educational institutions, the NUC-R is purpose-built for situations requiring quick removal or replacement of stored data and applications.
The ClearCube NUC-R is a mini PC with removable hard drive based on the rugged and reliable ASUS NUC motherboard platform (13th and 15th generation Intel® processors), offering full customization and high performance in an ultra-compact footprint. motherboard platform (13th and 15th generation Intel® processors), offering full customization and high performance in an ultra-compact footprint that can sit unobtrusively on the desk, be mounted on the back of a monitor, or be built into equipment or kiosks.
But what sets the NUC-R apart is its tool-less, side-accessible removable 2.5” SATA hard drive bay — a critical feature for environments where sensitive data must be physically secured, or where fast content switching is essential.
Because the NUC-R allows the drive to be quickly and easily removed, sensitive data does not need to be left vulnerably stored on the computer.
Use Case Example: A military facility’s IT staff formerly needed to push a cart from cubicle to cubicle at the end of each day, disconnecting every computer from monitors, keyboards, mice, and power. The staff would then lock these computers in a secure area after hours to prevent any risk of unauthorized data access.
Then, prior to the next day’s shift, the staff would reinstall each of those computers, reconnecting all the power and peripheral cords they had disconnected at the end of the prior shift. Imagine the time this must have taken, day after day… After purchasing NUC-R computers for this team, the staff now only needs to simply remove the hard drives from each of the side bays for overnight storage. The computers remain connected and in place. Required overnight storage space has significantly diminished, and hours of staff time are saved each day.
Another Use Case Example: A military intelligence installation deploying NUC-R computers for personnel who work with contractors and other intelligence-gathering organizations would see the convenience of those collaborative counterparts being able to bring in outside, sensitive data on hard drives for use in a shared meeting, and then remove and take that drive and data away when the meeting ended. Using the NUC-R would prevent needing to transfer the data or login to a remote, secure network/database—something that’s not possible in air-gapped network environments or military SCIFs and dark sites.
In simulation and training environments, a mini PC with removable hard drive, such as the NUC-R, allows operators to quickly switch between drive images containing different training programs or scenarios. This enables high-efficiency operations in environments where different users require different systems — without the need for multiple full-size machines. Additionally, because the NUC-R is a small device, companies designing simulation training equipment find the NUC-R easy to incorporate into their designs.
Most mini PCs simply aren’t built to accommodate a removable drive, let alone a mini PC with removable hard drive that’s accessible without tools. Here’s how ClearCube leads the pack:
ClearCube offers the only NUC form factor mini PC with removable hard drive on the market today.
This unique combination of compact size, power, and physical security simply doesn’t exist elsewhere. ClearCube innovated this feature with NUC PCs, and we are the proven leader and preferred choice.
When clients choose the NUC-R, they’re not just buying a product — they’re gaining a partner. Every system is backed by 100% U.S.-based technical support, in-house engineering, and a team that understands mission-critical computing. If you need support for a ClearCube computer, you won’t need to go through an annoying IVR system, search through an online help center database, or speak with an outsourced contact center agent who only knows what’s in the script they were given. Instead, when you call ClearCube support, you will talk to a full-time employee of ClearCube who has the knowledge to help you.
ClearCube’s heritage in secure, high-performance, purpose-built solutions ensures that you’re deploying a product engineered to solve real-world operational problems, not just tick boxes on a spec sheet.
While the NUC-R is the focus of this post, ClearCube also offers other computers and workstations with removable drive functionality, depending on your operational requirements:
Whether your goal is data security, rapid system reconfiguration, or mission-ready deployment, the ClearCube mini PC with removable hard drive (NUC-R) offers a rare combination of flexibility, durability, and innovation in the mini PC category.
For IT professionals, procurement officers, and security-minded organizations, this is more than just a PC — it’s a problem-solving platform in a compact, customizable package.
The ClearCube NUC-R is a compact, customizable mini PC featuring a tool-less removable 2.5” SATA hard drive bay. It’s ideal for secure and mission-critical deployments.
These systems are designed for organizations that require high data security, such as government agencies, defense contractors, simulation training activities, and educational institutions.
ClearCube’s NUC-R is unique because it is the only NUC form factor mini PC with a removable HD bay, rugged metal housing, and full hardware customization options.
No matter where you are in the buying process, let our team of highly knowledgable staff assist you in your journey.