2563 FANTEC Rack 2U Server Chassis

High-Density 2U Rack Storage Chassis engineered for hot-swap SAS/SATA consolidation with the 2563

The 2563 is a 2U rack server chassis designed for storage-heavy server builds where drive density, serviceability, and predictable airflow take priority over integrated compute. By supporting SSI CEB motherboards, the 2563 aligns with common single-node server platforms and gives system engineers flexibility to select the CPU generation, memory capacity, and NIC/HBA topology that best fits the deployment.

Its core architecture centers on 12 front-access hot-swap bays for 3.5" or 2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs, enabling direct-attached storage designs with straightforward cable paths to a SAS HBA or RAID controller. This storage-first layout keeps PCIe resources focused on HBAs, high-speed networking, or accelerator-class add-ins as required by the platform, while front USB supports on-site provisioning and recovery workflows. Cooling is based on 80 mm fan support to maintain stable drive and controller thermals under sustained I/O loads.

Why Choose the 2563?

The 2563 provides an efficient density-to-serviceability profile for 2U environments by combining 12 hot-swap bays with an enterprise-friendly mechanical design that simplifies drive replacement, maintenance windows, and phased capacity expansion. With a non-redundant, no-PSU-included power approach, the 2563 fits standardized power strategies and lets you qualify a PSU model that matches your resilience and efficiency targets.

FANTEC designs chassis with a pragmatic engineering focus on mechanical stability, consistent component tolerances, and integration with modern rack standards, helping the 2563 deliver predictable deployment outcomes in storage-centric data centre racks. Rail kit compatibility with SRC-SR20 supports clean installation and service access.

Key Applications:

• Direct-attached SAS/SATA storage servers
• Private cloud and virtualisation storage nodes
• Backup and archive repositories
• HDD/SSD consolidation platforms

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your 2563 build plan and an extended warranty up to 6 years to protect long-life storage infrastructure investments.