Rack server ZTE Server & Storage R5350 G5 25SFF barebone chassis for 25x 2.5" drives (ZTE-2HE-AMD003)

The ZTE Server & Storage R5350 G5 25SFF barebone chassis is a 2U rack platform designed to accommodate up to 25 hot‑swap 2.5" drives, delivering a high‑density storage foundation for data center and enterprise deployments. Supplied as a barebone system, the chassis accepts customer‑chosen CPUs, memory, storage devices and controllers, enabling tailored configurations for database servers, virtualization hosts and high‑capacity file or object storage arrays.

Advantages

The chassis offers a compact 2U form factor with 25 drive bays to maximize storage capacity per rack unit while keeping a consistent thermal and cable layout. Its barebone design allows integration of preferred processors, memory modules and RAID or NVMe controllers, giving flexibility for performance, capacity and cost optimization. Tool‑less front drive access and support for hot‑swap drives simplify serviceability in operational environments.

Suitable for

• High‑density storage arrays for file or object storage systems
• Database servers requiring many local drives for direct‑attached storage
• Virtualization hosts with large local capacity needs
• Archive and backup appliances where drive density and compact rack usage are priorities

When it may not be suitable

This barebone chassis does not include CPUs, memory, or storage devices, so additional components must be procured and installed to build a complete server; it is not a drop‑in turnkey appliance. Systems that require a low‑profile or blade form factor, or workloads that need very high single‑thread CPU performance in the smallest possible enclosure, may be better served by other server families.

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2U rackmount chassis
• Drive bays: up to 25 front 2.5" hot‑swap bays (SFF)
• Drive types supported: 2.5" SATA/SAS or compatible NVMe (depending on backplane/controller)
• Cooling: multiple front‑to‑rear fans with designed airflow for dense drive configurations
• Expansion: internal slots for controllers and add‑in cards (dependent on motherboard choice)
• Power: accepts redundant power supply units (specific capacities depend on installed PSUs)
• Management: provisions for out‑of‑band management modules when combined with compatible motherboard/management cards

How to use

Install a compatible server motherboard into the chassis and populate the system with chosen CPUs, memory modules, storage drives and controller cards. Configure drive layout and RAID or software‑defined storage according to workload requirements. Mount the chassis in a standard 19" server rack, connect power and network, and follow the motherboard and controller vendor setup procedures to provision the operating system and storage. Regularly monitor temperatures and drive health to maintain reliable operation in dense configurations.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm compatibility of intended motherboard, CPU socket type and memory modules with the chassis mounting and standoff layout.
• Verify the backplane and controller support for the desired drive interface (SATA, SAS or NVMe) and drive capacity.
• Plan power supply capacity and redundancy based on the total number of drives and installed components.
• Assess cooling requirements for high‑density drive setups and ensure rack airflow meets specified needs.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation in data center environments, populate drives in balanced configurations, enable appropriate RAID or erasure coding for redundancy, and use management tools to monitor drive health and chassis temperatures. When building a storage cluster, standardize component choices across nodes to simplify maintenance and spare parts management.