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Black steel 2U rackmount server chassis with front USB ports and drive bays

iStarUSA

iStarUSA Inc. D-214-MATX 2U server chassis 2x 3.5

SKU CH-B8Z3-CQQKK MPN D-214-MATX

A 2U rackmount steel chassis that fits microATX or mini-ITX boards, holds two 3.5" and two 5.25" drives, and supports four low-profile expansion cards

  • Form factor2U
  • Chassis styleRackmount
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Supported motherboard sizes9.6 in x 9.6 in (microATX, mini-ITX)
  • 5.25-inch external bays2
  • 3.5-inch internal bays2
  • 2U rackmount height fits standard server racks
  • steel construction protects components in demanding environments
  • two front USB 2.0 ports give quick peripheral access
  • four low-profile expansion slots support add-in cards
  • microATX and mini-ITX motherboard compatibility offers build flexibility

Form Factor and Motherboard Fit

The iStarUSA D-214-MATX is a 2U rackmount server chassis built from black steel. It accepts microATX and mini-ITX motherboards up to 9.60" x 9.60". The unit provides two external 5.25" drive bays and two internal 3.5" bays for storage devices.

Builder Profile and Limits

This chassis suits integrators assembling compact rackmount servers with standard ATX PS2 power supplies and up to four low-profile expansion cards. Builders requiring full-height add-in cards or more than two internal 3.5" drives should consider a different enclosure.

Expansion Slot Profile

The backplane supports exactly four low-profile add-on cards, which determines whether a chosen controller or network adapter will physically fit. Front cooling can be augmented with two 80 mm intake fans for additional airflow.

How it compares

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Price $115.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,005 comparable items (median $222.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameD-214-MATX
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external bays2
3.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots4 (low profile)
Front panel ports2 x USB 2.0
Size & build
Form factor2U
Chassis styleRackmount
Housing materialSteel
Product dimensions3.5 in × 19 in × 16.94 in
Shipping weight7.08 kg
Package size544 × 541 × 218 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizes9.6 in x 9.6 in (microATX, mini-ITX)

Questions about this item

Will the front 80 mm intake fans need periodic cleaning or replacement?

The chassis has mounting points for two front 80 mm intake fans; dust buildup on those fans is the main maintenance item, so plan to clean or replace them as airflow drops.

What is the first limitation when running four low-profile expansion cards continuously?

Only four low-profile slots are available, so the slot count itself is the hard limit; adding more cards requires a different chassis.

How much heat and noise should I expect with a standard ATX PS2 supply and two front 80 mm fans running all day?

A standard ATX PS2 supply and two front 80 mm fans provide the cooling path; actual heat and noise depend on the specific power supply and fan models you install.

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