Supermicro
Supermicro CSE-LA26AC12-R1K23AW server chassis 2U 12-bay 1200W redundant
A 2U desktop chassis holds twelve hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA drives with a 1200W redundant power supply
- Chassis TypeDesktop
- Form Factor2U
- ColorSilver
- Motherboard CompatibilityProprietary
- Power Supply1200W Redundant
- Hot-Swap Drive Bays12 x 3.5" (tool-less) or 2.5" (screw) hot-swap SAS3/SATA dri
- 12 hot-swap bays accept 3.5 or 2.5 drives with SES3
- 1200W redundant titanium power supply keeps systems running
- Three 80mm PWM fans deliver targeted cooling
- Proprietary motherboard support enables X12DDW integration
- Optional rear kit adds two 2.5 hot-swap bays
Purpose-built storage density
The Supermicro SuperChassis CSE-LA26AC12-R1K23AW is a 2U desktop server chassis that delivers twelve hot-swap 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drive bays with SES3 monitoring. A 1200W redundant power supply and three 80mm high-performance PWM fans provide continuous power and airflow for dense storage workloads. The proprietary motherboard design targets the X12DDW platform.
Who this suits and who it does not
Storage-focused deployments needing maximum bay count in a compact 2U desktop form factor will benefit from the twelve front bays and tool-less 3.5-inch carriers. Builders who require a standard ATX or E-ATX motherboard layout cannot use this chassis because it accepts only the proprietary board. Teams needing additional rear 2.5-inch bays must purchase the optional kit separately.
The specification that decides fit
Motherboard compatibility is locked to the proprietary X12DDW design, so the chassis will only accept that specific board. If your deployment uses any other motherboard form factor, this unit cannot be used.
Highlights
- 12 hot-swap bays accept 3.5 or 2.5 drives with SES3
- 1200W redundant titanium power supply keeps systems running
- Three 80mm PWM fans deliver targeted cooling
- Proprietary motherboard support enables X12DDW integration
- Optional rear kit adds two 2.5 hot-swap bays
Specifications
| Brand | SUPERMICRO |
|---|---|
| Series | SuperChassis |
| Model | CSE-LA26AC12-R1K23AW |
| Chassis Type | Desktop |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Color | Silver |
| Motherboard Compatibility | Proprietary |
| Power Supply | 1200W Redundant |
| Hot-Swap Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5" (tool-less) or 2.5" (screw) hot-swap SAS3/SATA drive bay with SES3 |
| 80mm Fans | 3 x 80mm high-performance PWM fan(s) |
| Features | 2U chassis support Proprietary MBD X12DDW 12x 3.5" (tool-less) or 2.5" (screw) hot-swap SAS3/SATA drive bay with SES3 Optional rear 2x 2.5" hot-swap drive bay kit Supports 12 x SAS3/SATA3/NVMe4 Storage Device Support 1200W Titanium Redundant Power Supply Support 6x FH and 2x SIOM expansion slot(s) 3x 8cm high-performance PWM fan(s) Support service tag for system information |
| Dimensions | 3.50" x 17.20" x 25.50" |
| Weight | 35.30 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 31.30 kg |
| Package size | 871 × 671 × 290 mm |
Questions about this item
Which motherboard is required for the CSE-LA26AC12-R1K23AW to operate?
The chassis supports the proprietary Supermicro X12DDW motherboard, so that specific board must be installed for the system to function.
Can the 12 front hot-swap bays accept 3.5-inch SATA drives I already own?
Yes, the 12 bays take 3.5-inch drives tool-less or 2.5-inch drives with screws, and the backplane supports SATA devices.
How do I verify the three 80mm PWM fans are running correctly after assembly?
The fans are PWM-controlled; fan speed and status can be monitored through the motherboard BIOS or a compatible management utility once the X12DDW board is installed.
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