AIC 3U 12G Short Storage Chassis 16x 3.5in Hot-Swap 800W Redundant
The AIC 3U 12G Short storage chassis is a serious foundation for a TrueNAS, Unraid or backup server. It packs sixteen 3.5-inch hot-swap bays into a 3U, 19-inch chassis, plus two 2.5-inch hot-swap bays at the rear that are ideal for boot or cache SSDs.
A 12G expander is built onto the backplane, which simplifies cabling to your HBA or RAID controller. Power comes from an 800W 1+1 redundant power supply, so a single PSU failure will not take the server down, and rails are included for mounting in a 4-post rack.
At about 550mm deep it is shorter than many storage chassis, but it still needs a 4-post rack or deep cabinet. Allow at least 625mm of usable depth including cables. It mounts in standard 19-inch racks with M6 fixings. It ships by insured courier from our UK partner, typically within 2-5 working days. Motherboard, CPU, memory, HBA and drives are not included.
Highlights
- 16x 3.5-inch hot-swap bays in 3U
- 2x rear 2.5-inch hot-swap bays
- 12G expander on the backplane
- 800W 1+1 redundant power supply
- Rails included
Compatibility notes
- Needs a 4-post rack or cabinet with at least about 625mm usable depth.
- Not suitable for wall cabinets.
- Check your HBA or RAID card and cabling against the 12G expander backplane. Connector type: TBC.
Specifications
| Rack units | 3U |
|---|---|
| Rack width | 19-inch |
| External depth | 550 mm |
| Screw / mount type | M6 fixings (cage nuts in 19-inch cabinets) |
| Drive bays | 16x 3.5in hot-swap, 2x 2.5in rear hot-swap |
| Backplane | 12G with onboard expander |
| Power supply | 800W 1+1 redundant |
| Rails | Included |
| Motherboard support | TBC |
| Typical delivery | 2-5 working days, UK mainland |
In the box
- 1x AIC 3U 12G Short chassis with 800W 1+1 redundant PSU
- 1x rail kit
- Other accessories: TBC
Frequently asked questions
Which motherboards fit?
Motherboard form factor support: TBC. Contact us with your board model and we will confirm with the supplier.
Will it fit the StarTech 4-post rack?
Yes, that rack adjusts from 560mm to 1010mm. Set it to suit the supplied rails.
