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Silver 2U steel rackmount chassis with eight front drive bays

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. U-208SS 2U 8-Bay Server Chassis

SKU CH-FJE9-RBMDW MPN U-208SS

A 2U rackmount chassis holding eight hot-swap drive bays with a miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane for 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives, front USB 3.0, and monitored cooling fans

  • Form Factor2U
  • Case MaterialSteel
  • Motherboard CompatibilityMicro ATX / ATX
  • Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
  • Front USB 3.0 port for quick data access
  • MiniSAS SFF-8087 backplane host interface
  • Cooling fans with status monitor built in
  • Anodised front panel with integrated locks

2U Rackmount Chassis for High-Density Storage

The iStarUSA U-208SS is a 2U server chassis built to house eight hot-swap drive bays in a standard rack. Its steel construction supports both Micro ATX and ATX motherboards, giving integrators flexibility when choosing a platform for storage-focused workloads.

Suited for SAS and SATA Arrays.

This unit targets builders deploying 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA hard drives via a miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane. The front-panel USB 3.0 connector aids quick data transfers. Systems requiring drive interfaces other than SAS or SATA, or needing more than eight bays in 2U, will not match the backplane design.

MiniSAS SFF-8087 Backplane Dictates Drive

The single specification that decides fit is the backplane host interface: miniSAS SFF-8087. It connects the eight front bays to a compatible RAID controller or HBA and defines support for 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives. Verify your controller has matching SFF-8087 ports before purchase.

Highlights

  • Supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
  • Front USB 3.0 port for quick data access
  • MiniSAS SFF-8087 backplane host interface
  • Cooling fans with status monitor built in
  • Anodised front panel with integrated locks

Specifications

BrandiStarUSA
ModelU-208SS
Part NumberU-208SS
Form Factor2U
Case MaterialSteel
Motherboard CompatibilityMicro ATX / ATX
Shipping weight12.25 kg
Package size762 × 584 × 229 mm

Questions about this item

Will my ATX motherboard fit in this 2U chassis?

The U-208SS accepts both Micro ATX and ATX motherboards, so your existing board will mount without modification.

How can I confirm the miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane is linked correctly after installation?

Watch the front-panel HDD LEDs; each drive bay lights when the 6Gb/s SAS or SATA drive is detected by the backplane.

Does the chassis include drive trays and a power supply, or must I buy them separately?

The unit ships with the backplane, cooling fans, front USB 3.0 cable and lockable front panel; drive trays and power supply are not included.

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