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Silver and black 3U rackmount chassis with sixteen front hot-swap drive bays

Athena Power

Athena Power RM-3U3163HE12 3U 16-bay rackmount server chassis

SKU CH-VBZQ-NB30X MPN RM-3U3163HE12

Holds 16 hot-swap 3.5" or 2.5" SAS/SATA drives with 12Gb/s Mini-SAS backplane in a 3U rackmount chassis supporting E-ATX motherboards

  • Form factor3U
  • Chassis styleRackmount
  • Housing material1.2 mm SGCC
  • Supported motherboard sizesMicroATX (9.6 in x 9.6 in) ATX (12 in x 10 in) E-ATX (12 in
  • Power supply2U Micro Redundant 3U Single
  • Hot-swappable bays16 x External 3.5 in / 2.5 in SAS / SATA / SSD / HDD Hot-Swa
  • 16 hot-swap bays support 3.5" and 2.5" SAS or SATA drives
  • 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD backplane delivers high-speed data transfer
  • E-ATX motherboard support up to 12" x 13" enables flexible builds
  • Redundant 2U or single 3U power supply options ensure uptime
  • Dual 120mm and dual 60mm fans provide targeted cooling

3U Rackmount Chassis with 16 Hot-Swap Bays

The Athena Power RM-3U3163HE12 is a 3U rackmount server chassis built for high-density storage deployments. It accommodates motherboards up to E-ATX (12 in. x 13 in.) and includes a 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD backplane. Sixteen front-accessible drive bays accept 3.5 in. or 2.5 in. SAS and SATA drives with hot-swap capability. Two internal 2.5 in. bays and a slim optical bay provide additional internal storage options.

Suited for Storage-Heavy Builds.

This chassis suits administrators who need maximum front-facing drive density in a standard 3U footprint. The 12Gb/s backplane supports SAS and SATA interfaces natively. Builds that require more than seven full-height PCI expansion slots, need redundant power in a 2U form factor without checking clearance, or depend on drive interfaces other than SAS or SATA should evaluate alternative platforms.

12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD Backplane Determines Drive

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) backplane connecting all sixteen hot-swap bays. It dictates that only SAS and SATA drives are supported directly. Verify that your RAID controller or HBA provides matching SFF-8643 ports and that your drives use SAS or SATA interfaces before purchasing.

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Price $508.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAthena Power
Model nameRM-3U3163HE12
Product colorSilver / Black
Storage
Hot-swappable bays16 x External 3.5 in / 2.5 in SAS / SATA / SSD / HDD Hot-Swappable
2.5-inch internal bays2 x Internal 2.5 in SSD / HDD
External slim drive bays1 x External Slim ODD
Ports & slots
Front panel portsUSB 2.0 × 2 (Front)
Power
Power supply2U Micro Redundant
3U Single
Size & build
Form factor3U
Chassis styleRackmount
Housing material1.2 mm SGCC
Product dimensions5.25 in × 17.31 in × 25 in
Shipping weight15.69 kg
Package size762 × 579 × 287 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMicroATX (9.6 in x 9.6 in)
ATX (12 in x 10 in)
E-ATX (12 in x 13 in)
Mini-ITX (6.7 in x 6.7 in)
More details
60mm fans2 × 60 mm Rear Fans
120mm fan count2 × 120 mm (Center w/ easy-install & anti-vibration bracket)

Questions about this item

What rack depth and motherboard size does this 3U chassis accept?

The unit is 25.00 inches deep and supports motherboards up to E-ATX at 12 in. x 13 in., plus ATX, MicroATX and Mini-ITX.

How are the 16 hot-swap drive caddies installed, and which step is often missed?

Slide each caddy into a front bay until the metal triangle security lock clicks; the anti-vibration rails and EMI grounding up to 5kV engage automatically.

Which fans and backplane components may need replacement over time?

Two 120mm center fans on easy-install anti-vibration brackets and two 60mm rear fans are serviceable; the 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD SFF-8643 backplane is built into the chassis.

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