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Silver 5U server chassis with dual 180mm front fans and front USB-C port

SilverStone

Silverstone Technology RM51 5U server chassis

SKU CH-T0F9-ZGSTR MPN RM51

5U rackmount server chassis with dual 180mm fans, 360mm liquid cooling support, eight PCI slots and front USB Type-C

  • Max graphics card length455 mm
  • Chassis styleDesktop
  • Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / ATX/ Mini ITX/ EATX/ SSI EEB/ SSI CEB
  • CPU cooler height limit192 mm
  • PSU length limit190 mm
  • Radiator supportFront - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm
  • Supports SSI-EEB boards for high-density server builds
  • Dual 180mm Air Penetrator 184i PRO fans deliver strong front airflow
  • Front 360mm radiator support enables liquid-cooled CPU setups
  • Eight PCI slots give room for multiple add-in cards
  • USB Type-C front port adds modern device connectivity

5U rackmount chassis for server builds

The Silverstone RM51 is a 5U steel chassis that accepts SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. It ships with two Air Penetrator 184i PRO 180 mm fans at the front and provides eight PCI expansion slots for add-in cards. The case can be mounted upright in a rack or placed horizontally on a desk.

Upgrade from smaller rack cases when expansion

Builders moving from 4U or shorter enclosures gain room for CPU coolers up to 192 mm tall and graphics cards up to 455 mm long. The front panel supports a 360 mm radiator while the rear takes a 120 mm unit, so liquid-cooling capacity rises with the extra height. A second PSU can be added only if the 3.5 inch drive cage is removed.

Limits set by 5U height and PSU brackets

The primary PSU bay accepts units 160 mm to 190 mm deep; longer modules fit only after the drive cage is taken out. Rear cooling is restricted to one 120 mm or 140 mm fan plus two 80 mm slots, and the front maxes out at three 120 mm or two 180 mm fans. Front I/O offers one USB Type-C and two USB 3.0 ports with power, drive and dual LAN activity LEDs.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rackmount Server Cases, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $352.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 1,005 comparable items (median $222.99).
Max graphics card length 455 mm
Higher than about 99% of the 36 comparable items (median 275 mm).

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Specifications

Size & build
Max graphics card length455 mm
Chassis styleDesktop
Fan mounting optionsFront - 2 × 180 mm / Front - 3 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 120 mm / Rear - 1 × 140 mm
Shipping weight16.78 kg
Package size533 × 457 × 229 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / ATX/ Mini ITX/ EATX/ SSI EEB/ SSI CEB
CPU cooler height limit192 mm
PSU length limit190 mm
Radiator supportFront - Up to 360 mm / Rear - Up to 120 mm

Questions about this item

What motherboard form factors fit in this 5U chassis?

The chassis accepts SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB, EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards.

Which step do builders often miss when rack-mounting the RM51?

Align the reserved sliding rail mounting holes with your rack rails before securing the chassis; the holes are pre-drilled for quick rail installation.

When would the 3.5-inch drive cage need to be removed?

Remove the cage to install a secondary SFX power supply, because the cage occupies the same bracket space.

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