Description
The SilverStone CS382 is a powerhouse for data-intensive environments, packing eight front-loading hot-swap bays into a 39.64-liter Micro-ATX tower. Designed for high-speed data throughput, its backplane supports both SAS 12G and SATA 6G interfaces, ensuring compatibility with professional enterprise drives and standard consumer SSDs alike. With a sleek plastic door and a robust galvanized steel body, it offers a professional aesthetic that fits as easily in a home office as it does in a server room.
This product is for:
This chassis is engineered for specific high-demand users:
- Home Lab Enthusiasts: Perfect for building a robust Proxmox or TrueNAS environment with plenty of room for expansion.
- Small Business Owners: Provides a reliable, high-capacity local backup solution that is easy to maintain and upgrade.
- Creative Professionals: Ideal for video editors and photographers who need massive, fast-access local storage for raw 4K/8K footage.
- IT Professionals: A versatile platform for testing RAID configurations or deploying localized edge servers.
- Media Server Hobbyists: The ultimate foundation for a Plex or Jellyfin server, supporting up to 11 total drives for massive libraries.
Detailed specifications:
Technical specifications and hardware compatibility:
- Motherboard Support: Micro-ATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX.
- Drive Capacity: 8 x Hot-swap (3.5" or 2.5"), 1 x Internal 3.5", 2 x Internal 2.5", 1 x 9.5mm Slim ODD.
- Cooling Support: Top 240mm/280mm radiator, Rear 120mm radiator, and dual 92mm fans behind the drive cage.
- Clearance: CPU cooler height up to 168mm; GPU length up to 369mm; PSU depth up to 180mm.
- Front I/O: 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, and a 2-in-1 audio jack.
Operating the CS382 is streamlined through thoughtful design choices that prioritize uptime and ease of use. Each hot-swap tray features dedicated LED indicators for power and activity, allowing for instant identification of drive status. Maintenance is simplified with quick-access dust filters, while the interior layout accommodates standard ATX (PS2) power supplies, eliminating the need for specialized or expensive SFX units. The inclusion of a 9.5mm slim ODD slot also ensures legacy media support or easy optical disc ripping.
When compared to standard mid-tower cases, the CS382 stands out by offering significantly higher drive density and specialized SAS 12G backplane support that consumer cases lack. Unlike traditional rackmount servers, it maintains a quiet profile and a vertical footprint, making it much more suitable for office environments. It offers a unique middle ground, providing the storage capabilities of a dedicated NAS with the cooling and component flexibility of a high-end workstation.
Q&A:
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Does the CS382 support SAS drives? Yes, the backplane is compatible with SAS 12Gbits and SATA 6Gbits interfaces.
- Can I install a dedicated graphics card? Yes, the chassis supports expansion cards up to 369mm in length and 174mm in width.
- What kind of power supply do I need? It uses a standard ATX (PS2) power supply with a recommended depth of up to 180mm.
- Is liquid cooling supported in this NAS case? Yes, the top panel can accommodate radiators up to 240mm or 280mm for high-performance CPUs.
- How many total drives can be installed? You can install up to 11 drives: 8 hot-swap, 1 internal 3.5", and 2 internal 2.5" drives.
