Server case Supermicro CSE-826BE1C-R609JBOD Rack Black 600 W

The Supermicro CSE-826BE1C-R609JBOD is a 2U JBOD storage enclosure intended for expanding server storage capacity. In a rack-mount 2U form factor it provides twelve hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA drive bays, built-in cooling with three 80 mm front fans and a redundant efficient 600 W power supply to support continuous operation. The CSE-826BE2C-R609JBOD variant includes two expanders for higher availability; drives are connected to a host bus adapter (HBA) on the head node server via an external SAS cable to present raw disks to the system.

Advantages

The chassis offers twelve hot-swap 3.5" bays in a compact 2U profile, allowing fast drive replacement without tools. Redundant power and optimized airflow with front fans provide stable operating temperatures and improved reliability. Using an external SAS connection to an HBA simplifies integration and enables immediate capacity expansion while lowering upfront investment by separating storage from compute nodes.

Suitable for

• Storage expansion for Supermicro or compatible rack servers
• JBOD configurations and external disk shelves for HBAs
• Data center environments requiring dense, serviceable disk capacity
• Backup, archiving, and cold or warm storage tiers

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
• Drive bays: 12 × hot-swap 3.5" SAS/SATA
• Power supply: redundant, efficient 600 W (model CSE-826BE1C-R609JBOD listed with 600 W)
• Cooling: three 80 mm front fans and optimized airflow design
• Connectivity: external SAS cable to host bus adapter (HBA); model variant with two expanders available
• Dimensions (approx.): 437 mm W × 647 mm D × 89 mm H

How to use

Install compatible 3.5" SAS or SATA hard drives into the hot-swap trays, slide the trays into the numbered bays, and secure them. Connect the enclosure to the server HBA using an external SAS cable; if present, configure expander topology according to the HBA and system documentation. Power on the enclosure and verify fan operation and power redundancy. The attached server will detect the drives as individual JBOD devices to be managed by the host operating system or storage software.

Usage recommendations

Place the enclosure in a standard rack with adequate ventilation and maintain clearance for airflow. Use enterprise-class SAS/SATA drives recommended for rack storage, monitor ambient temperature, and follow the server and HBA vendor guidance when configuring expanders or multipath settings.