Description
The Treetop TI-U402S 4U Industrial Chassis is engineered for demanding server environments requiring E-ATX motherboard support and significant storage capacity. With a depth of 550mm, this rackmount enclosure balances internal space for high-performance components with a standard footprint suitable for most server cabinets. It features a heavy-duty steel construction to protect critical hardware in industrial settings while maintaining accessibility for maintenance.
This product is for:
- System Integrators: Ideal for building custom E-ATX server solutions with high reliability and standard rack compatibility.
- Data Storage Managers: Perfect for NAS or file server builds requiring up to eight 3.5-inch hard drives for RAID configurations.
- Industrial Automation Engineers: Provides a stable, shielded platform for control systems in factory and manufacturing environments.
- Surveillance Professionals: Accommodates large-scale NVR setups with multiple drive requirements for extended video retention.
- IT Administrators: Simplifies rack management with a standard 4U height and convenient front-accessible USB connectivity.
Detailed specifications:
- Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
- Dimensions: 550mm (D) x 430mm (W) x 178mm (H)
- Motherboard Support: E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX
- Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5-inch Internal HDD bays
- Cooling System: 1 x 120mm Front Intake Fan, 2 x 80mm Rear Exhaust Fans
- CPU Cooler Clearance: Up to 130mm maximum height
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, Power/Reset buttons
- Expansion Slots: 7 Standard Full-Height PCI/PCIe slots
Building in the TI-U402S is straightforward due to its spacious interior and logical component layout. The front 120mm fan ensures consistent positive pressure, pulling cool air directly across the eight-bay drive cage to maintain optimal hard drive temperatures during heavy read/write cycles. The chassis's 178mm height allows for standard full-height expansion cards, making it highly versatile for adding dedicated GPUs, RAID controllers, or high-speed networking cards without low-profile constraints.
Unlike shallower 4U cases that often limit motherboard choice to standard ATX, the TI-U402S supports dual-processor E-ATX boards, making it a superior choice for high-compute tasks and virtualization. While many industrial cases offer only legacy USB 2.0 connectivity, this model includes a USB 3.0 port for significantly faster data transfers during system diagnostics or manual backups, providing a modern edge over traditional industrial designs.
Q&A:
- What is the maximum CPU cooler height for this chassis? The TI-U402S supports CPU air coolers with a maximum height of 130mm.
- Does this case support E-ATX motherboards? Yes, the internal layout is designed to accommodate E-ATX, ATX, and Micro-ATX form factors.
- Are mounting rails included with the TI-U402S? This specific model is the chassis only; sliding rail kits for rack installation are sold separately.
- How many hard drives can be installed internally? The internal drive cage supports up to eight 3.5-inch HDDs, making it suitable for high-capacity storage servers.
- What fans are included for thermal management? The unit comes pre-installed with one 120mm intake fan at the front and two 80mm exhaust fans at the rear for efficient airflow.
