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Black tower server chassis with five 3.5-inch hot-swap bays and blue handles

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. S-35-B5BL server chassis, 5 x 3.5" hotswap bays, mini-ITX, black

SKU CH-ARQX-BNK5D MPN S-35-B5BL

A compact tower server chassis holds five hot-swap 3.5″ drives plus one internal 2.5″ bay, supports 6.0 Gb/s SATA or SAS, and fits a mini-ITX board with a single expansion slot

  • Chassis styleTower
  • Housing materialAluminum / Steel
  • Supported motherboard sizesMini ITX
  • Hot-swappable bays5 × 3.5 in
  • 2.5-inch internal bays1
  • Expansion card slots1

Model S-35-B5BL

  • Five 3.5" hot-swap bays maximise storage density
  • Mini-ITX motherboard support fits compact builds
  • Single 120 mm fan provides active cooling
  • Two front USB 2.0 ports give easy peripheral access
  • Aluminium and steel construction ensures rigid durability

Compact mini-ITX tower with five hot-swap bays

The iStarUSA S-35-B5BL is a black aluminium and steel tower chassis built around a mini-ITX motherboard. It provides five front-accessible 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays plus a single internal 2.5-inch bay. A single 120mm fan and two front USB 2.0 ports complete the feature set.

Suited for high-density NAS builds.

This chassis targets builders who need maximum 3.5-inch drive count in a small footprint, such as home or small-office NAS appliances running SATA or SAS drives. The single expansion slot and mini-ITX form factor rule out multi-GPU configurations, full-size ATX boards, or any build requiring more than one add-in card.

Verify mini-ITX board.

Before ordering, confirm your motherboard is mini-ITX and that your power supply matches the flex form factor supported by the case. Ensure your host bus adapter or motherboard SATA/SAS controller operates at 6.0 Gb/s to match the backplane rating, and check that the single expansion slot aligns with your chosen add-in card.

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Price $246.99
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Specifications

Product
Model nameS-35-B5BL
Product colorBlack
Storage
Hot-swappable bays5 × 3.5 in
2.5-inch internal bays1
Ports & slots
Expansion card slots1
Front panel ports2 x USB 2.0
Size & build
Chassis styleTower
Housing materialAluminum / Steel
Product dimensions8.9 in × 8.68 in × 12.76 in
Shipping weight6.08 kg
Package size386 × 300 × 290 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMini ITX
More details
120mm fan count1

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Questions about this item

Do I need a mini-ITX motherboard to fit inside the S-35-B5BL?

Yes, the chassis only accepts mini-ITX boards; larger form factors will not mount.

Will my existing SATA or SAS drives work in the five 3.5" hot-swap bays?

The bays support 6.0 Gb/s SATA and SAS hard drives, so current SATA or SAS disks are compatible.

How can I confirm the single 120 mm fan is spinning after I power on the system?

Watch the fan through the vent or feel airflow at the rear; the front power LED shows the chassis is on.

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