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Black 1U rackmount server chassis with five 40mm fans and four 3.5 inch drive bays

Athena Power

Athena Power RM-1U1043HEA 1U rackmount server chassis

SKU CH-EBE5-4EFB9 MPN RM-1U1043HEA

A 1U rackmount server chassis with five 40mm fans, four 3.5-inch bays, two 2.5-inch bays and front USB 2.0 ports

  • Form factor1U
  • Chassis styleRackmount
  • Housing material1.0 mm SGCC
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
  • Power supply1U Single Flex ATX
  • External 3.5" drive bays4
  • Fits standard 1U racks at 1.75" height
  • Holds four 3.5" drives plus two 2.5" drives
  • Five 40mm fans deliver directed airflow
  • Front USB 2.0 ports give quick peripheral access
  • Built from 1.0mm SGCC steel for rigidity

Compact 1U rackmount chassis

The Athena Power RM-1U1043HEA is a 1U rackmount server chassis built from 1.0mm SGCC steel in black. It accepts ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards and includes a single Flex ATX power supply slot. Five 40mm fans provide airflow through the shallow enclosure.

Suits high-density storage builds.

This unit fits builders who need four external 3.5" drive bays and two internal 2.5" bays in a single rack unit. Front USB 2.0 ports and status LEDs for power, drive activity, network and fault simplify daily operation. The 1U height prevents installation of standard expansion cards or tall CPU coolers.

Four external 3.5" bays decide the fit

The defining specification is the quartet of front-accessible 3.5" drive bays combined with a depth of 22.00". If your deployment requires that many hot-swap slots in a 1.75" tall chassis, this model matches; otherwise a deeper or taller chassis should be considered.

How it compares

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Price $281.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 1,006 comparable items (median $222.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAthena Power
Model nameRM-1U1043HEA
Product colorBlack
Storage
External 3.5" drive bays4
2.5-inch internal bays2
Ports & slots
Front panel portsUSB 2.0 × 2 (Front)
Power
Power supply1U Single
Flex ATX
Size & build
Form factor1U
Chassis styleRackmount
Housing material1.0 mm SGCC
Product dimensions1.75 in × 17.25 in × 22 in (H × W × D)
Shipping weight8.32 kg
Package size721 × 582 × 198 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX / Micro ATX / Mini ITX
More details
40mm fans5

Questions about this item

Should I pick a chassis with four 3.5-inch bays or one with fewer for my storage needs?

This model provides four external 3.5-inch drive bays and two internal 2.5-inch bays, letting you mix high-capacity hard drives with faster solid-state drives in a single 1U enclosure.

What does the 1U form factor mean once the chassis is installed in a rack?

At 1.75 inches high it occupies exactly one rack unit, so it fits standard cabinets without wasting vertical space.

How does the USB 2.0 front interface limit real-world transfer speeds?

The two front ports run at USB 2.0 speeds, capping external drive throughput at the 2.0 specification regardless of the drive’s own rating.

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