Description
The SilverStone SST-RM22-308 represents a significant leap in 2U rackmount efficiency, integrating a high-speed 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) backplane with SGPIO support. This chassis is engineered for reliability, offering eight hot-swappable bays that accommodate both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, ensuring seamless data management and minimal downtime during drive replacements.
This product is for:
- Enterprise IT administrators seeking a scalable 2U storage solution for high-speed database applications.
- Creative professionals requiring a high-capacity rackmount NAS for 4K video editing and asset management.
- Small to medium businesses looking for a durable server chassis that supports E-ATX and SSI-EEB motherboards.
- Data center operators prioritizing thermal efficiency with hot-swappable PWM cooling fans.
- Homelab enthusiasts building high-performance virtualization servers with extensive PCIe expansion needs.
Detailed specifications:
- Form Factor: 2U Rackmount
- Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5" or 2.5" SAS/SATA hot-swap trays
- Backplane: 8-port Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 with 12Gb/s bandwidth and SGPIO
- Motherboard Support: E-ATX, SSI-EEB, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
- Cooling System: 3 x 80mm x 38mm PWM hot-swap fans
- Expansion Slots: 7 x Low Profile PCI/PCIe slots
- Indicators: Power, System Reset, and individual HDD status LEDs
Operating the SST-RM22-308 is streamlined by its tool-less maintenance features. The three 80mm PWM fans are hot-swappable, allowing for thermal adjustments without powering down the system. The front panel features an auto-locking handle mechanism that simplifies the process of securing the unit into a standard server cabinet, while the individual drive LEDs provide immediate visual confirmation of disk health and activity.
Unlike entry-level 2U chassis that rely on older 6Gb/s interfaces, the SST-RM22-308 utilizes the SFF-8643 standard to maximize throughput for modern SSDs and high-capacity SAS drives. While many 2U cases limit motherboard compatibility to standard ATX, this SilverStone model accommodates larger SSI-EEB boards, providing the physical space necessary for dual-processor configurations often required in high-compute environments.
Q&A:
- What type of cables are required for the backplane? The backplane uses Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 connectors, requiring compatible cables to connect to your RAID card or HBA.
- Does this chassis include sliding rails? No, the SST-RMS03-26 sliding rail kit is sold separately for those requiring rack-out accessibility.
- Can I use standard 2.5-inch SSDs in the drive trays? Yes, the universal trays are designed to secure both 3.5-inch HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs/HDDs.
- What is the maximum motherboard size supported? It supports up to E-ATX (12" x 13") or SSI-EEB form factors.
- Are the fans loud? The fans are high-performance 80mm PWM models; while they provide excellent static pressure for cooling, their noise level will vary based on the system's thermal load and BIOS settings.
