Chenbro RM14604-0040B0

Four hot-swap 3.5" drive bays in a 1U rackmount form factor—this Chenbro chassis delivers compact, high-density storage for space-constrained server rooms and network appliances.

Overview

The Chenbro RM14604-0040B0 is a 1U rackmount chassis engineered for storage-focused builds. It accommodates a Mini-ITX motherboard and up to four 3.5" SAS/SATA drives via a 6Gb/s backplane, making it ideal for small NAS, backup servers, or edge computing nodes. The chassis is constructed from SGCC steel with a black finish, ensuring durability and a professional appearance in any 19-inch rack.

What stands out

• Four hot-swap drive bays with tool-less trays for effortless drive replacement and maintenance.
• Three 40mm hot-swap fans provide efficient cooling and can be replaced without powering down the system.
• Front panel features two USB 2.0 ports, power/reset buttons, and LED indicators for power, HDD, and LAN activity.
• Supports one low-profile PCI/PCIe expansion card via a riser (riser not included), enabling add-on network or storage controllers.
• Intrusion switch header enhances physical security by alerting when the chassis is opened.

Technical details

• Form factor: 1U rackmount, 19-inch standard
• Drive bays: 4 x 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA (6Gb/s backplane with SFF-8087 connectors)
• Motherboard compatibility: Mini-ITX (6.7" x 6.7")
• Expansion: 1 x low-profile PCI/PCIe (riser card required, not included)
• Power supply: 1U Flex ATX (not included)
• Cooling: 3 x 40mm hot-swap fans
• Front I/O: 2 x USB 2.0
• Front controls: Power on/off, system reset
• Indicators: Power LED, HDD activity LED, LAN activity LED
• Material: SGCC steel, black
• Security: Intrusion switch header

Our verdict

A robust and flexible 1U chassis that excels in dense storage deployments. With hot-swap capabilities and efficient cooling, the RM14604-0040B0 is a reliable foundation for your next server build.