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Silver 2U rackmount server chassis with eight front hot-swap drive bays

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HOTCFWQ 2U 8-bay 6G SAS/SATA server chassis

SKU CH-E8T0-0BAH7

A 2U rackmount chassis holding eight hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive bays with a temperature-controlled backplane

  • Chassis TypeRackmount
  • Fits standard 19" racks with 437.5mm x 560mm x 88mm dimensions
  • Eight 3.5" hot-swap bays support SAS and SATA drives at 6Gb/s
  • 0mm SGCC zinc-coated steel chassis meets EMC design standards
  • Three 8025 AVC ball-bearing fans provide front-to-rear cooling
  • Seven full-height PCI/PCIe slots plus optional USB 3.0 front ports

2U 8-bay SAS/SATA rackmount chassis

This 2U rackmount server chassis fits a standard 19-inch rack and holds eight 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays supporting SAS and SATA drives at 6Gb/s. It is built from 1.0 mm SGCC zinc-coated steel and accommodates motherboards up to 12 by 10.5 inches with seven full-height expansion slots.

Installation and common issues

The chassis mounts in a 19-inch rack using its 437.5 mm width and 560 mm depth, with a height of 88 mm. Drive trays slide into the backplane for tool-less hot-swap changes, while the optional slim optical bay accepts 2.5-inch drives. Builders must source a 2U power supply separately, as none is included, and should verify motherboard mounting points align with the 12-inch maximum depth.

Backplane speed and expansion limits

The supplied backplane delivers 6Gb/s over SATA or mini-SAS links, with a 12Gb/s mini-SAS variant also noted as available. This caps drive throughput at the interface rate, so faster SAS or SATA drives will negotiate down to 6Gb/s. Seven full-height PCI/PCIe slots provide add-in card room, but the two front USB 2.0 ports limit peripheral speed to that standard unless the optional USB 3.0 upgrade is fitted.

Highlights

  • Fits standard 19" racks with 437.5mm x 560mm x 88mm dimensions
  • Eight 3.5" hot-swap bays support SAS and SATA drives at 6Gb/s
  • 0mm SGCC zinc-coated steel chassis meets EMC design standards
  • Three 8025 AVC ball-bearing fans provide front-to-rear cooling
  • Seven full-height PCI/PCIe slots plus optional USB 3.0 front ports

Specifications

Chassis TypeRackmount

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the backplane temperature-control chipset is active after installing drives?

The chassis front panel includes an OH/FAN Fail LED and a Power Fail LED; if both remain off while the three 8025 AVC ball-bearing fans spin, the chipset is operating normally.

What ships with the chassis and what must I source separately?

The unit includes the 1.0 mm SGCC steel chassis, backplane, three 80 mm fans, front USB 2.0 ports, and seven full-height PCIe slots; drives, motherboard (up to 12 x 10.5 in), PSU, slim optical drive, and a fourth fan are optional.

Which backplane version should I choose for 12 Gb/s SAS drives?

Select the 12 Gb/s MINI SAS backplane option; it supports SAS II or III at 6 Gb/s and provides the higher 12 Gb/s link speed for newer drives.

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