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RackChoice MicroATX/Mini-ITX 2U Rackmount Server Chassis max 9×3.5 Bay / USB3.0 with 2.0 adapter Support ATX PSU Either top or Side Cooling depth 17.7″
Product Dimensions : 39.88 x 21.08 x 39.88 cm; 6.99 kg
Date First Available : 1 Sept. 2023
Manufacturer : rackchoice
ASIN : B0CH3JXKZF
Guaranteed software updates until : unknown
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M/B size: Micro-ATX 9.6 x 9.6 / mini-itx 6.7 x 6.7
Supports standard ATX power supply with any fan type (120mm or 80mm both OK)
Internal Bays: 9×3.5″ Drive Bays or 6×3.5″+3×2.5″
Material: Front Bezel+ handle Aluminum; Main Chassis- Zinc-Coated Steel
2 x front access USB 3.0 (compatible with USB2.0)
case type: rack mount
2U rackmount chassis depth 450mm (not includel handel)
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5 reviews for RackChoice MicroATX/Mini-ITX 2U Rackmount Server Chassis max 9×3.5 Bay / USB3.0 with 2.0 Adapter Support ATX PSU Either top or Side Cooling Depth 17.7″
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I used a mini-ITX motherboard and plan to install more hard drives inside it later. I replaced the fan with PWM fans to control fan speed and reduce noise.
My new ESXI Edge build is complete! First time to build a 2U Server Chassis, I primarily build 4U Servers, but this was one of my favorite builds so far. I want to tell you a few things what not to do or buy. #1. Don’t buy the Noctua NH-L12Sx77 cpu cooler, it’s too high; about 7mm too high. I had to return it and get the Noctua NH-L12S instead. It is the perfect CPU cooler for this case. #2. Do not use a non-modular PSU. I originally was going to re-use a Corsair PSU I had laying around; but this case doesn’t have a lot of room. The less the better. #3. Upgrade your case fans immediately. Also, pull out the mesh air filter, it causes less optimal air flow. This case is solid and the quality close to Silverstone, which is my go to with server chassis builds. It’s not flimsy and comes with all the screws and even NVME screws you’re going to need for a build. I thought that was a nice touch. #4. If you don’t need the smaller HD brackets, pull them out and use the screw mounting holes for cable management. drill a small hole through a velco strip and secure it to the case. Less clutter = better air flow. I’m using this for a ESXI 7 host, with my Router/Firewall as a VM, and then Windows 2022 Server as a VM, which is acting as a DHCP Server, DNS, NFS Filer Server (NAS like), and some other small work tasks I need from my home lab. I’m extremely happy with this build so far. With the parts list below; this is running smooth and quiet. It looks great from the front too.CPU: AMD4 5700G (65W w/APU)CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L12SRAM: 64GB TEAMGROUP DDR4 3200CASE: RackChoice MicroATX/Mini-ITX 2U Rackmount Server ChassisCASE FANS: 4x Noctua NF-A8 PWMMOBO: MSI PRO PRO B550M-VC WIFI AM4 AMD B550 MATX AMD MotherboardNICs: 4x Intel i350-T4v2NVME #1: 1TB Western Digital (ESXI 7 OS)NVME #4: 4TB Samsung 990 EVO PLUSNAS STORAGE: 3x Western Digital WD 10TB Red Plus(HDD-WD100EFGX / 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, CMR, 512 MB Cache)SATA CABLES: 3x ELECTOP SATA III CablesPSU: be quiet! Power Zone 2 750W
Nice layout. High quality in construction. Mostly good impression. Things to be aware of:The case could be deeper. It is extremely short, making cabling inside a challenge. It would fit in a tiny rack even if it was 10cm deeper.There are 4 fans in the front but almost no exhaust possible, creating a big positive air pressure and low air flow. Fans är all connected via molex. Odd option. Sound level: jet engine.Modifying is a bit old-school, which is good. everything is screwed together. No plastic stuff that will break. Swapping the fans requires disassembling the whole case, around 20 screws.LED and power bottoms are on left side while motherboard are on the right, meaning cabling have to go cross the whole box. Why don’t place LEDs and buttons on the right?Summary: If you need a 2U rack mounted NAS it is a good option. Fits 6x 3.5 inch disks while allowing air flow. Up to 9 if you really push it and drill a few holes in the case.
I really like this case! It fits 4x 80mm Arctic Fans just fine! Rest of the assembly is a pretty smooth process. The only reason this isn’t a 5 star is because when installing PCIE cards the I/O shield of the card cant fit in the right way leading to any cards mostly PCIE x1 x4 having a tiny tilt in them to stay fully slotted into the PCIE slot. If you screw the cards bracket in like a regular pc case on the back the card will lift out of the PCIE slot and not make very good connection with the motherboard. Regardless, not a big issue. Love the case!
Pretty good rackmount case for the price. Generally won’t slice up your hands, which is a problem in this segment. Looks good too. Building in it is difficult, though. I bought it for a NAS, knowing that with my micro-ATX motherboard I could only add 7 drives. However, I wouldn’t plan on more than 5. The RAM blocked me from adding a 2nd drive on the right side, and the SATA connectors did the same in the middle. I was determined to fit 6 as I already had a 6 disk raid 6 array, and using the right combination of right angle and straight SATA cables I was able to make it work. Of course cable management is out the window at that point and you have no choice but to go over the motherboard and the best you can do is just stuff everything in and make sure it doesn’t touch anything hot or spinny. The front fans are keeping my drives cool but thanks to all the cables, airflow isn’t great so my CPU fan stays busy. If this case were about 6″ longer it would be perfect. If I could do it again I’d just buy a 3u or 4u case.