Server Chassis - Showing 1873 - 1896 of 5627 Products

Filter (0)
PSU for Single Mini 1U 180W Switching Power Supply FLXA5181A FLXA 5181A-07LB
$280 .99
Free Shipping
$280 .99
Sold by: Nature
Dual Output Din Rail Mounted Switching Power Supply DRD-30/60/100/120W 5V 12V 24V ...
$253 .99
Free Shipping
$253 .99
Sold by: Nature
PSU for Full Module 80plus Gold Flex Small 1U K39 S3 A35 400W Power Supply DPS-400AB-12H
$363 .99
Free Shipping
$363 .99
Sold by: Nature
dc Power Supply Adjustable DC Power Supply 30V 10A Lab Power Source Stabilized Switch Power ...
$356 .99
Free Shipping
$356 .99
Sold by: Nature
Replace Power® RP-MPS3-420 420W Micro PS3 Power Supply
$144 .99
Free Shipping
$144 .99
Sold by: Nature
GAMEMAX GX-850 80 Plus Gold Power Supply, LLC and DC-DC Circuit, FDB Fan, Fully Modular, ...
$180 .99
Free Shipping
$180 .99
Sold by: Nature
Mean Well Original HRPG-600-12 Single Output with PFC Function Power Supply 12V 53A ...
$806 .99
Free Shipping
$806 .99
Sold by: Nature
RSP-500-48 Mean Well Switching Power Supply MeanWell RSP-500-48
$214 .99
Free Shipping
$214 .99
Sold by: Nature
dc Power Supply HDP135V6A DC Power Supply 35V/6A LED Digital Lab Power Sourse Stabilized ...
$309 .99
Free Shipping
$309 .99
Sold by: Nature
RD Series RD 35A 35B 50A 50B 65A 65B 125A Dual Output Switching Power Supply AC to DC 5V ...
$268 .99
Free Shipping
$268 .99
Sold by: Nature
MokerLink 8 Port 10Gbps SFP+ Switch, Support 1G/2.5G/10G SFP Module, 160Gbps ...
$250 .99
Free Shipping
$250 .99
Sold by: Nature
RD-85 RD-85A RD-85 Dual Output Switching Power Supply(RD-85A)
$233 .99
Free Shipping
$233 .99
Sold by: Nature
SilverStone Technology 300 Watt TFX Computer Power Supply with 80 Plus Bronze and One ...
$135 .99
Free Shipping
$135 .99
Sold by: Nature
PSU for Chicony Single Way 12V 86P Power Supply B3 RR200 rr210 A8 Z9mini Power Supply ...
$326 .99
Free Shipping
$326 .99
Sold by: Nature
S-1000-48 1000W, 21A, 48V DC Power Supply
$358 .99
Free Shipping
$358 .99
Sold by: Nature
PSU for 300W Switching Power Supply PCC130 699549-001 712298-001
$320 .99
Free Shipping
$320 .99
Sold by: Nature
PC PSU for Great Wall AMD SFX Quiet Small Power Supply 220W Power Supply GW-MATX250
$151 .99
Free Shipping
$151 .99
Sold by: Nature
RSP-3000 Switching Power Supply with Active PFC Function Power 3000W 0~48V 24V 150V ...
$342 .99
Free Shipping
$342 .99
Sold by: Nature
PSU for FSP -5V 1U 250W Power Supply FSP250-601U
$329 .99
Free Shipping
$329 .99
Sold by: Nature
Gigabit Midspan, Very High Power 1.8a
$468 .99
Free Shipping
$468 .99
Sold by: Nature

Introduction to Server Chassis

Introduction

A server case is an enclosure that houses important components such as the motherboard, processor, storage drives, network interface controllers, and more. There are several types of server cases and the size of your organization’s network influences the type of case you use. Below, NeweggBusiness will outline the main types of server cases, chassis, and enclosures.

Types of Server Cases

Tower

A common type of computer case for desktops and servers, it is available in a variety of sizes and designs. Common characteristics of tower cases include a vertically mounted motherboard, front-facing optical drives, and input/output connections in the rear. A tower case is ideal for organizations with smaller environments. Compared to other types of servers, they are more economical choices.

Pedestal

Pedestal server cases look very similar to towers, but there are a few differences that make them more suited for server use. A major distinction is that many pedestal enclosures are designed to accommodate larger motherboard standards, such as Server System Infrastructure (SSI) boards. Some pedestal enclosures support passive cooling for the processor, allowing them to run quieter. Passive cooling for a processor means that it does not require a fan for cooling, relying only on a heat sink and low case temperatures.

Rackmount

A rackmount server case is an enclosure with standardized dimensions to fit a server rack. It is geared towards organizations that need to densely pack multiple servers into one area. Because rackmount servers can generate great amounts of heat, having them in a temperature-controlled room is recommended.

When shopping for a rackmount server chassis, you will have several sizes to choose from. The next section will detail the most common standards.

Rackmount Sizing

Server racks can be either 19 inches wide or 23 inches wide, with 19 inch racks being slightly more common. Rackmount cases can usually be adapted for both 19 and 23 inch racks with use of mounting brackets.

For measuring the height of server equipment, rack units are used. One rack unit is equal to 1.75 inches and is often shortened to U or RU. A server rack is typically 42U tall, though there are many other sizes available.

The most common rackmount server case sizes are 1U, 2U, 3U, and 4U. A 1U server case is the smallest available and is the most economical. Larger options such as 2U and 3U are designed to give additional space to accommodate more processors, memory, and hard drives. A 4U chassis allows for even more space for components and some can fit as many as 24 hard drives. The downsides of larger rack units are higher cost, more heat, and more power requirements.

Conclusion

You should purchase a server case that fits the needs of your organization, but at the same time prepare for future growth. If your organization already utilizes several tower or pedestal cases, consider consolidating them into a rackmount setup. But if your organization needs more computing power from its rack servers, consider replacing any 1U server with a 2U or larger case to add more processors and memory.

 

By NeweggBusiness Staff