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Silver 4U rackmount chassis with front-accessible expansion slots and interchangeable panels

SilverStone

Silverstone RM47-502-I 4U interchangeable server chassis

SKU CH-VAB3-MZGHW MPN RM47-502-I

A 4U rackmount chassis with front-facing expansion slots and swappable front-to-rear panels for flexible I/O access

  • Front-facing I/O speeds maintenance
  • Interchangeable panels adapt to rack layout
  • 8 low-profile plus 3 standard PCI slots
  • Fits SSI-EEB boards and 280 mm radiator
  • Upright or horizontal placement options

Front-facing 4U server chassis

The Silverstone RM47-502-I is a 4U interchangeable rackmount chassis designed for environments that need front-accessible expansion slots. It suits IT teams deploying SSI-EEB motherboards in racks where rear access is limited or inconvenient. The front-facing motherboard I/O layout streamlines cable management in dense installations.

Interchangeable layout limits

Front panel I/O, rackmount sliding rails, handlebars, 5.25 inch device bays and PSU mounts can all be swapped between front and back, but the physical 4U height and slot count remain fixed. Cooling supports a 280mm radiator or two 160mm fans, defining the thermal ceiling for installed components. Expansion is limited to eight low-profile plus three standard-height PCI slots.

Tool-less access and orientation

Upright or horizontal placement flexibility lets the chassis fit varied rack depths without extra hardware. Tool-less component access simplifies drive and card swaps, though builders must verify low-profile clearance for the eight dedicated slots. Misaligned rail installation is the most common issue when switching mounting orientation.

How it compares

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Price $312.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 1,005 comparable items (median $222.99).

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Specifications

Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the RM47-502-I or the RM46-502I for my rack?

The RM47-502-I uses front-facing expansion slots, while the RM46-502I is the companion model with a different slot orientation; choose based on which side you need the cards to face.

How do the 8 low-profile and 3 standard-height PCI slots work once the chassis is built?

They sit at the front of the 4U enclosure, so full-length cards install horizontally and low-profile cards sit in the upper row, all accessible without sliding the unit out.

What does the front USB Type-C interface actually connect to?

It links to a motherboard header and delivers whatever speed that header provides, so the port itself adds no extra controller or bandwidth limit.

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