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Silver 4U rackmount chassis with twelve front drive trays and three rear fans

HOTCFWQ

HOTCFWQ S465-12 4U 12-Bay Server Chassis 6Gb/s SAS

SKU CH-N7XJ-1FKPK

Rackmount 4U chassis holds twelve hot-swap 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drive bays with a 6Gb/s backplane, supports E-ATX boards up to 12 by 13 inches.

  • Chassis TypeRackmount
  • 12 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
  • 6Gb/s SAS backplane with temperature control chipset
  • Three 12038H ball-bearing fans deliver strong airflow
  • Supports E-ATX motherboards up to 12" x 13
  • Seven full-height PCIe slots for GPU or add-in cards

12-Bay 4U Rackmount Chassis

The HOTCFWQ S465-12 is a 4U rackmount server chassis built for high-density storage deployments. It accommodates twelve 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays supporting both SATA and SAS interfaces at 6Gb/s. The unit fits a standard 19-inch rack and accepts motherboards up to 12 by 13 inches.

Sustained Load Cooling && Backplane Options

Three 12038H ball-bearing fans provide continuous airflow across the drive bays and expansion area during prolonged operation. The backplane includes a temperature control chipset and is available in 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s MINI SAS or Expander variants. Seven full-height PCI/PCIe slots allow installation of two GPU graphics cards for compute workloads.

Installation Notes && Common Issues

Drive trays slide into the front bays without tools, and the chassis supports standard PS2 or redundant power supplies. Builders must verify motherboard dimensions against the 12 by 13 inch maximum and ensure the chosen backplane variant matches the host controller. The front panel offers two USB 2.0 ports with an optional USB 3.0 upgrade.

Highlights

  • 12 hot-swap 3.5" drive bays for high-density storage
  • 6Gb/s SAS backplane with temperature control chipset
  • Three 12038H ball-bearing fans deliver strong airflow
  • Supports E-ATX motherboards up to 12" x 13
  • Seven full-height PCIe slots for GPU or add-in cards

Specifications

Chassis TypeRackmount

Questions about this item

How loud and hot do the three 12038H ball-bearing fans get when the chassis runs continuously?

The chassis ships with three 12038H ball-bearing fans and a backplane that includes a temperature-control chipset to regulate airflow based on drive temperatures.

Which motherboard form factor and power supply do I need to supply for this 4U rackmount chassis?

It supports motherboards up to 12" x 13" (E-ATX) and accepts a standard PS2 power supply or a redundant PSU, neither of which is included.

Can I keep using my existing 6Gb/s SAS or SATA drives in the twelve 3.5" hot-swap bays?

Yes, the twelve 3.5" hot-swappable bays accept both SATA (II or III) and SAS (II or III) drives at 6Gb/s speeds.

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