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Silver 1U rackmount chassis with four front drive bays

iStarUSA Inc.

iStarUSA Inc. U-140SS 1U 4-Bay Server Chassis

SKU CH-7DAP-69EF5 MPN U-140SS

1U rackmount chassis holds four hot-swap drives via miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane supporting 6Gb/s SAS/SATA, includes front USB 3.0, cooling fans with status monitor, and lockable anodised front panel

  • Form factor1U
  • Housing materialSteel
  • Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / ATX
  • Product colorSteel with anodize color paint
  • 1U form factor fits dense rack deployments
  • four hot-swap bays accept 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives
  • miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane connects storage directly
  • front USB 3.0 port gives quick peripheral access
  • monitored cooling fans and alarm LEDs protect uptime

1U Rackmount Storage Chassis

The iStarUSA U-140SS is a 1U server chassis designed for dense storage deployments. It accommodates four hot-swap drive bays within a standard rack footprint. Steel construction with anodized paint provides durability for continuous operation. Micro ATX and ATX motherboard compatibility offers flexibility for various server builds.

Thermal Management and Indicators

Advance thermal cooling design optimises airflow across the 1U profile to manage component temperatures. Integrated cooling fans include status monitoring for proactive maintenance. Front-panel LEDs report power supply health, fan failure and drive activity at a glance. A front-access USB 3.0 connector allows quick peripheral attachment without reaching the rear.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane interface supports 6Gb/s SAS and SATA drives for consistent throughput during prolonged workloads. Power and alarm reset switches enable rapid recovery from fault conditions without full system reboot. Lockable front panel secures drives against accidental removal in shared rack environments. Steel chassis rigidity maintains structural integrity under continuous vibration.

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Price $356.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameiStarUSA
Model nameU-140SS
Part numberU-140SS
Product colorSteel with anodize color paint
Size & build
Form factor1U
Housing materialSteel
Shipping weight9.07 kg
Package size711 × 584 × 178 mm
Compatibility
Supported motherboard sizesMicro ATX / ATX

Questions about this item

How do I connect the miniSAS SFF-8087 backplane to my host controller and what is the common mistake?

Connect the miniSAS SFF-8087 cable from the backplane to a compatible SAS/SATA controller; the step people miss is seating the latch fully so the 6Gb/s link trains correctly.

Which parts will need replacement after extended operation in this chassis?

The cooling fans with status monitor are the primary wear items; the front USB 3.0 connector may also require service if the port sees heavy insertion cycles.

What thermal limit appears first when all four bays run sustained workloads?

The advance thermal cooling design optimises airflow, but the 1U height restricts total air volume so inlet-temperature rise becomes the limiting factor before drive throttling.

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