Data storage drive carrier

A data storage drive carrier for receiving therein a data storage drive, such carrier comprising:

• a pair of opposing side members;
• a front member;
• and
• a back member;
• wherein a first end of a first one of the pair of opposing side members is attached to a first end of the front member;
• wherein a second end of the first one of the pair of opposing side members is pivotally attached to a first end of the back member;
• wherein a first end of a second one of the pair of opposing side members is pivotally attached a second end of the front member;
• and
• wherein a second end of the second one of the pair of opposing member and a second end of the back member are attachable one to the other with the data storage drive received within the carrier;
• and
• a handle having one end pivotally attached to one end of the front member, such handle having a window to expose a portion of the front member;
• and a bar code strip, attached to the portion of the front member and exposed by the window.

A data storage drive carrier assembly, comprising:

• a data storage drive;
• a carrier for receiving the data storage drive, such carrier having:
• a pair of opposing side members;
• a front member attached to the pair of side member;
• a rear member attached to the pair of side members;
• a handle having one end pivotally attached to one end of the front member, such handle having:
• a window to expose a portion of the back member;
• and
• a bar code strip, attached to the portion of the front member and exposed by the window.