Top-rated products in the Server barebones category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Intertech IPC 4U-4129L
The IPC 4U 4129L is a 4U chassis with a depth of 695 mm, providing ample space for powerful server systems. The front features two removable drive cages with integrated 120 mm fans, each accommodating up to 5x 3.5-inch hard drives that can be installed without screws. Each drive cage can easily accommodate 3x 5.25-inch hot-swap frames, allowing for easier access to the hard drives (available as an option). Additionally, five extra fans in the middle bar and at the back ensure optimal cooling for the entire system.
2. Supermicro SuperServer 5019D-FN8TP
Server barebone, 1U with front connections. Intel Xeon D-2146NT 8-core processor. 4x DIMM slots for up to 512 GB DDR4 RAM. One internal 3.5" or 4x 2.5" drive bay. 80PLUS Gold certified 200-watt power supply. 2x 10G SFP, 4x Gigabit LAN, 2x 10GB LAN, 1x IPMI LAN. Includes motherboard X11SDV-8C-TP8F. Expansion options: One PCI-Express x8 slot available for installing an expansion card. Additionally, the barebone features an M.2 connector in M Key format (2242/2280/22110). The brand Supermicro designs, develops, and produces optimized server solutions based on x86 architecture. The company's extensive product range includes the industry's broadest selection of server, high-end workstation, and storage systems, as well as energy-efficient server components, known as Server Building Blocks Solutions, which encompass server boards, chassis, and power supplies. Additionally, Supermicro's powerful Universal I/O (UIO) expansion card technology and other system accessories are included. Special emphasis is always placed on energy efficiency to provide effective solutions optimized for a wide range of customer applications.
3. Intertech Inter-Tech 4W2 Mining Rack
The 4W2 is a rack in the 4U format with a long installation depth (635 mm) and is designed to accommodate a large number of graphics cards alongside a motherboard. Thanks to its robust construction, the case provides the necessary support for your sensitive hardware. For optimal cooling of your hardware, six powerful 120 mm case fans are already pre-installed. Two USB 2.0 ports complete the offering.
4. Intertech 2U-20248
The IPC 2U-20248 is the perfect rack for a cost-effective server system. With its excellent material quality and outstanding craftsmanship, Inter-Tech has created the foundation for a highly versatile case.
The IPC 2U-20248 allows for the installation of up to eight 3.5" and three 2.5" hard drives internally. Two standard 80 mm fans ensure reliable optimal cooling.
The USB 2.0 ports are easily accessible at the front.
5. Silverstone RM41-H08
SilverStone RM41-H08.
6. Sonnet Housing RackMac mini 2018
RackMac mini for 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018, and M1 Mac mini
1U enclosure to install and secure one or two Mac mini computers in a standard 19-inch rack.
Mac minis are great general-purpose computers and make excellent servers for many applications. However, integrating them into a rack poses some challenges. How do you securely mount the minis? How do you keep them cool? How do you turn them on without pulling them out of the rack? How do you plug in a thumb drive for a quick update? Sonnet’s RackMac mini solves all these challenges and more!
Constructed of rugged steel, the RackMac mini is a fully assembled rackmount solution that supports one or two Mac mini computers installed side-by-side into 1U of rack space, placing the computers behind a neat front panel.
The enclosure’s design—updated to properly support 6-core Mac mini models—manages airflow through the computers to keep them as cool as ambient air in the rack as on a desk, enabling you to stack them close and stack them high for a Mac mini server farm.
The RackMac mini provides front panel access to each Mac mini’s power switch and one of its USB-A ports, enabling you to switch each computer on and off, and connect a keyboard, mouse, USB drive, or other USB device.
7. TP-Link TL-MC1400: Media Converter Chassis
The 14-slot rack chassis TL-MC1400 is specifically designed to accommodate 14 TP-LINK media converters, enabling centralized power supply. This saves space and power cables. Continuous operation is crucial for fiber optic communication; therefore, the chassis is equipped with an optional redundant power supply and a hot-swapping feature that allows for the installation or removal of the converter or power supply without shutting down the chassis. Additionally, two fans have been installed to stabilize performance and extend lifespan. Together with the MC series of Gigabit/Fast Ethernet media converters, the TL-MC1400 is the ideal solution for your media converter network.
- 14 slots for accommodating 14 media converters.
- Optional redundant power supply for uninterrupted, reliable operation.
- Hot-swappable: Easy and quick replacement of the converter and power supply.
- Two cooling vents for better air circulation.
8. Intertech IPC 2U-2098-SL
Classic 19" rack with plenty of space for various drives. The drive cages can be easily removed with just a few steps, allowing for a relaxed installation of the drives. With the option to install an ATX power supply, the 2098-SL is ideal for configuring a cost-effective system. Alternatively, it is also possible to install a 2U server power supply. Thanks to the lockable front doors, external drives are protected from unauthorized access. Integrated dust filters ensure clean air and optimal cooling performance.
9. Silverstone RM23-502-Mini
2U rack server case with a black front. Suitable for boards from Mini-ITX to Micro-ATX. Two 80 x 25 mm fan slots at the front. Four low-profile expansion slots. 2x 5.25-inch bays at the front, 2x 3.5-inch and 1x 2.5-inch slots internally.
The SilverStone SST-RM23-502-MINI is a 2U server case with a black front. It features a large perforation for improved airflow, numerous status LEDs, two USB 3.0 ports, and one power and reset button each. The two handles on the front make it easier to pull the case out of the server rack with optional telescopic rails.
The case internally accommodates two 3.5-inch HDDs and one 2.5-inch drive. Two 5.25-inch drives can be installed at the front. It can mount motherboards up to the Micro-ATX form factor. There are four low-profile slots available for expansion cards. For cooling the hardware and drives, there are two slots for 80x25 mm fans at the front.
Technical details:
- Dimensions: 430 x 88.5 x 400 mm (W x H x D)
- Case form factor: 2U
- Net weight: approx. 4.8 kg
- Material: Steel (1 mm)
- Color: Black, Silver
- Form factor: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX
- Power supply: 2U single or 2U redundant, ATX
- Expansion slots: 4 (Low Profile)
- Drive bays: 2x 5.25 inches (external), 2x 3.5 inches (internal), 1x 2.5 inches
- Fans possible: 2x 80 x 25 mm (front)
- Front I/O: 2x USB 3.0, 1x power button, 1x reset button, 1x LED (operation), 1x LED (HDD status), 2x LED (LAN)
- Maximum CPU cooler height: 65 mm.
10. Supermicro 5019D-4C-FN8TP
Supermicro's systems, which are based on the Intel Xeon processor D system-on-chip, are well suited for space-saving warm storage, CDN, web or database servers, edge computing with multiple accesses, virtual machines, and SMB servers.
