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Silver 2U rackmount chassis with eight trayless drive bays and front USB 3.0 ports

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. C-280SS 2U 8-Bay Trayless Storage Server Chassis

SKU CH-ZDQB-XJ0ZQ MPN C-280SS

A 2U steel rackmount chassis holds eight trayless drives on a 6G SAS/SATA backplane with miniSAS SFF-8087, dual front USB 3.0, four cooling fans and lockable front panel

  • Form Factor2U
  • Case MaterialSteel
  • 6Gb/s transfer rate via 6G SAS/SATA backplane
  • 8-bay trayless design for high-density 2U storage
  • Front-panel lock plus LED indicators for security and status
  • Dual front USB 3.0 ports for quick external access
  • Four 8cm fans plus redundant PSU support for reliable cooling

2U 8-Bay Trayless Server Chassis

The iStarUSA C-280SS is a 2U rackmount chassis built for dense storage deployments. Its trayless design holds eight drives and includes a 6G SAS/SATA backplane with a miniSAS SFF-8087 interface. The steel construction adds durability for continuous operation in server rooms.

Suits high-density SAS/SATA storage

This unit fits administrators who need a compact 2U platform for SAS or SATA hard drives and solid-state drives. Four 8 cm fans provide active cooling while front USB 3.0 ports allow quick peripheral access. Builders requiring a different form factor or drive-count should evaluate other chassis options.

6G SAS/SATA backplane with miniSAS SFF-8087

The backplane sets the maximum transfer rate at 6 Gb/s and uses the miniSAS SFF-8087 connector for host connectivity. Verify that your controller or HBA matches this interface before purchase. The chassis also supports single or redundant 2U power supplies for flexible power configurations.

Highlights

  • 6Gb/s transfer rate via 6G SAS/SATA backplane
  • 8-bay trayless design for high-density 2U storage
  • Front-panel lock plus LED indicators for security and status
  • Dual front USB 3.0 ports for quick external access
  • Four 8cm fans plus redundant PSU support for reliable cooling

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelC-280SS
Part NumberC-280SS
Form Factor2U
Case MaterialSteel
Shipping weight15.88 kg
Package size762 × 584 × 229 mm

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat do the four 8 cm fans produce when the chassis runs continuously?

Four 8 cm fans provide optimal cooling for the 2U steel chassis during all-day operation.

Which power supply must I already own to operate this 2U rackmount chassis?

The chassis is compatible with a 2U single or 2U redundant PSU that you supply separately.

Will my existing 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA drives connect directly to the miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane?

Yes, the 6G SAS/SATA backplane uses a miniSAS SFF-8087 interface for direct drive connection.

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