The CODEX Compact Drive can be used as recording media for the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF and ALEXA 35 camera systems.
It is recommended to always be running the most up to date Software Update Package (SUP) for your camera to ensure compatibility with all available Compact Drive media types.
The 1TB Compact Drive (CX.0001002) supports all recording formats and frame-rates on the ALEXA Mini LF. Maximum frame-rate for some recording formats is limited on the ALEXA 35.
The 2TB Compact Drive (CX.0001073) supports all recording formats and frame-rates on the ALEXA Mini LF and ALEXA 35.
IMPORTANT:
- 1TB Compact Drives (Rev A or Rev B) which have had firmware updates to allow them to work on the ALEXA 35, require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above to be supported.
- 1TB Compact Drives (Rev A or Rev B) which have been sent to CODEX for service will have been updated to the latest firmware, and will require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above to be supported.
- Please check the SUP Compatibility Tables below to ensure your camera is running a compatible SUP for your Compact Drives.
ALEXA 35 SUP Compatibility Table
| Serial Number starting | Capacity | Model | Revision | Minimum Required SUP |
*IMPORTANT: 1TB Compact Drive Rev A and Rev B require a firmware update in ALEXA 35 on initial use. The camera will prompt you to update firmware if required.
ALEXA Mini LF SUP Compatibility Table
| Serial Number starting | Capacity | Model | Revision | Minimum Required SUP |
IMPORTANT:
- ** Minimum ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above is required for 1TB Compact Drives which have had a firmware update in the ALEXA 35.
- 1TB Compact Drives (Rev A or Rev B) which have been sent to CODEX for service will have been updated to the latest firmware, and will require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above to be supported.
Important Information - ALEXA 35 SUP 1.2.0:
ALEXA 35 SUP 1.2.0 or above is recommended for full support of all CODEX Compact Drives.
ALEXA 35 SUP 1.2.0 or above is required in order to use Rev C 2TB Compact Drives (CX.0001073 with serial numbers starting "373..."),
ALEXA 35 SUP 1.03 Revision 7 or above is required in order to use Rev B 2TB Compact Drives (CX.0001073 with serial numbers starting "273..."),
Important Information - ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.3.0:
ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.3.0 or above is required in order to use Rev C 2TB Compact Drives (CX.0001073 with serial numbers starting "373...")
Important Information - ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2:
ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2 or above is required in order to use Rev B 2TB Compact Drives (CX.0001073 with serial numbers starting "273...").
Compact Drives with serial numbers starting "273..." require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.2 or above. They will not be recognised as recording media on earlier ALEXA Mini LF SUP's.
Important Information - ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1:
ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above is required in order to use 2TB Compact Drives (CX.0001073), as well as 1TB Compact Drives (CX.0001002) which have been updated for use on the ALEXA 35.
Compact Drives with serial numbers starting "602..." require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 or above. They will not be recognised as recording media on earlier ALEXA Mini LF SUP's.
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Important Information - ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.0:
ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1 introduced a new 2.8k 1:1 recording format. In order to support an HDE workflow with the ARRIRAW 2.8k 1:1 format you will be required to install CODEX Device Manager 6.0.1-05744 or above.
Compact Drives with serial numbers starting "502..." require ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.0 or above. They will not be recognised as recording media on earlier ALEXA Mini LF SUP's.
Compact Drives starting with serial numbers "102..." can be used with any ALEXA Mini LF SUP (Except for those updated to work on the ALEXA 35 - see Important Information - ALEXA Mini LF SUP 7.1.1 above.)
