Storage Chassis / C-280HD
2U 8-Bay Trayless Storage Server Rackmount Chassis
A high-density 2U storage chassis for NVR, data storage, and OEM/ODM hardware integration — engineered with a SlimSAS 12Gb/s backplane and hot-swap 3.5" bays.
Product Overview
What the C-280HD is built for.
The C-280HD is a 2U trayless storage server chassis built for high-density storage, NVR appliances, and industrial data platforms. It combines a SlimSAS 12Gb/s backplane, eight hot-swap 3.5" bays, and ATX / microATX motherboard support with 2U single or redundant power supply compatibility. Buyers can order the C-280HD as a standard rackmount product with published specifications, or use it as a customizable hardware platform for OEM/ODM programs — including branding, mechanical modification, storage configuration, and long-lifecycle supply planning.
Key Features
Engineered for reliability and integration.
- 12Gb/s SAS/SATA SlimSAS backplane for high-throughput storage workloads
- Eight hot-swap 3.5" drive bays for dense, serviceable storage arrays
- ATX and microATX motherboard support for flexible system design
- Compatible with 2U single or redundant power supplies for uptime-critical deployments
- Optimized thermal airflow with multiple 80mm cooling fans for stable long-hour operation
- Front-access USB 3.0 ports and lockable bezel for on-site serviceability and security
- Status LEDs for power, fan failure, and HDD activity to simplify field diagnostics
- Robust steel chassis engineered for rack integration and OEM/ODM adaptation
Specifications
Technical specifications.
| Model Number | C-280HD |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Storage Chassis |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Motherboard Support | ATX, microATX |
| Drive Bays | 8 × hot-swap 3.5" bays, 1 × internal 2.5", 1 × slim 5.25" optical |
| HDD Type | 3.5" SAS I/II/III/IV and SATA I/II/III |
| Backplane | SlimSAS SFF-8654 4i, 12Gb/s |
| Expansion Slots | 7 low profile |
| Cooling | 4 × 80mm fans |
| PSU Support | 2U single or redundant PSU |
| Front Connector | 2 × USB 3.0 |
| Security | Front bezel with lock |
| Material | SECC steel |
| Dimensions | 19.00" × 3.50" × 23.00" |
Applications
Where the C-280HD is deployed.
Storage Server
High-density NAS and storage nodes.
Data Center
Rack-integrated storage in colo and private cloud.
Machine Vision
Recording nodes for industrial imaging pipelines.
Industrial PC
Ruggedized long-lifecycle storage endpoints.
Edge AI
Storage tier for edge inference and video analytics.
OEM/ODM Hardware Platform
Basis for branded storage appliances.
Customization Options
Adapt the C-280HD to your program.
iStarUSA Design-In services cover mechanical, electrical, and lifecycle customization scopes.
Front Panel Customization
Mechanical Modification
Storage Configuration
Power Supply Options
Cooling Design
Branding / Labeling
Long Lifecycle Planning
Two Ways to Buy
Order the standard model — or use it as a platform.
The C-280HD is available both as a ready-to-ship standard product and as a starting point for OEM/ODM customization. Pick the path that matches your project.
Option A
Use as Standard Product
Order the C-280HD with its published specifications. Ideal when you need a proven configuration, immediate quotation, and comparable datasheets against other models.
- Published specifications and datasheets
- Standard configuration, ready to quote
- Compatible with existing integrations
Option B
Use as Customizable Platform
Start with the C-280HD and adapt it for OEM/ODM, Design-In, mechanical modification, or long-term supply programs. Our engineering team supports the full customization scope.
- OEM/ODM branding and mechanical modification
- Design-In engineering support
- Long-lifecycle and BOM stability planning
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Take C-280HD into your next project.
Request a quotation on the standard SKU, or start a Design-In conversation around customization, lifecycle, and integration.