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Black 1U rackmount server chassis with front drive bays and ventilation slots

Enlight

Enlight EN-8970 1U rackmount server chassis 1.75 X 19 X 23

SKU CH-PSX7-EA6XN MPN EN-8970

1U rackmount chassis holds ATX boards, one 5.25" bay, two 3.5" bays and six 40mm fans

  • Form factorRack-mountable
  • Chassis styleRackmount
  • Supported motherboard sizesATX
  • 5.25-inch external bays1
  • External 3.5" drive bays2
  • 40mm fans6
  • Fits standard 19-inch racks with 1U height
  • Six 40mm fans provide active airflow
  • ATX motherboard support for flexible builds
  • 180W power supply included for immediate use
  • One 5.25-inch and one 3.5-inch external bay

1U Rackmount Chassis for ATX Systems

The Enlight EN-8970 is a 1U rackmount server chassis designed to hold an ATX motherboard in a standard 19-inch rack. It provides a compact black enclosure for dense compute deployments where space is limited. Builders needing deeper expansion slots or larger coolers should consider taller rack units instead.

Fixed 180 W Power Supply and 40 mm Cooling

A built-in 180 W supply powers the board and drives, leaving no room for a higher-wattage unit if components draw more. Six 40 mm fans move air through the shallow 1.75-inch height, but their small diameter can produce noticeable noise under load. The single 5.25-inch and single external 3.5-inch bay restrict removable media options.

Slide-in Installation with Cable Routing Limits

The chassis slides into a 19-inch rack on rails and secures with front-panel screws, so rack depth must accommodate the 23-inch length. ATX board mounting holes line up, yet the tight interior makes routing the 24-pin and CPU power cables difficult. Verify drive bay alignment before finalising the build.

How it compares

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Price $89.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 1,006 comparable items (median $222.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameEnlight
Product line1U
Product colorBlack
Storage
5.25-inch external bays1
External 3.5" drive bays2
Size & build
Form factorRack-mountable
Chassis styleRackmount
Product dimensions1.75 × 19 × 23
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesATX
More details
40mm fans6

Questions about this item

Should I pick the single 5.25" bay or the 3.5" bay for my optical drive?

The chassis provides one external 5.25" bay, so an optical drive fits there; the two external 3.5" bays are sized for smaller drives.

What does the 180 W power supply actually run in a built server?

The included 180 W unit powers the motherboard, six 40 mm fans and the installed drives within the 1U height limit.

How does the 1U rackmount form factor limit expansion cards?

At 1.75 inches tall the case only accepts low-profile cards that fit the 1U rack unit.

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