IPC Rackmount / FS-12242
2U Rackmount Chassis for 2 × Mini-ITX Systems
All-aluminum 2U dual Mini-ITX — no expansion slots, two 8 cm fans, four 3.5" hot-swap.
Product Overview
What the FS-12242 is built for.
FS-12242 is a 12.80 inch-deep aluminum 2U that holds two Mini-ITX systems with I/O shields on the front for access. Expansion is listed as none; cooling is two 8 cm fans; hot-swap is four 3.5" plus two internal 2.5". Dual power/activity LED colors are called out (orange disk, blue power).
Key Features
Engineered for reliability and integration.
- 2U rackmount server chassis with two mini-ITX systems
- Standard I/O shield in the front design for easy access
- 2 x 8 cm two ball bearing fans
- Steel construction design for industrial environment
- Support up to 4 x 3.5”Serial ATA trays
- Board support: Mini-ITX
- Storage: Internal Drive Bay: 2 x 2.5"HDD · Hot-swap: 4 x 3.5"HDD
- Expansion: none
Specifications
Technical specifications.
| Model Number | FS-12242 |
|---|---|
| Product Category | IPC Rackmount |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX |
| Drive Bays | Internal Drive Bay: 2 x 2.5"HDD · Hot-swap: 4 x 3.5"HDD |
| Expansion Slots | none |
| Cooling | 8cm fan x 2 |
| PSU Support | Flex ATX |
| Front Panel | LED: 2 x disk activity (Orange light) ; 2 x power on (Blue light) · USB: 2x2 (USB 2.0) · Power SW: 2 |
| I/O Shield | 2 (not included) |
| Material | All aluminum chassis construction |
| Finish | Black wet paint textured coat |
| Color | Black. Customizable colour |
| Memory Height | Accept standard size |
| Dimensions | 19.00" x 3.46" x 12.80" · 482.6 mm x 87.9 mm x 325.1 mm |
| Certification | RoHS compliant |
Applications
Where the FS-12242 is deployed.
Dual-node Gateway
Two Mini-ITX systems in one rack unit for redundant or paired roles.
Split Workloads
Independent power switches and LED pairs where specified.
Industrial Storage Pair
Hot-swap trays shared or split across the two boards.
OEM Twin Cell
FactorySmith dual Mini-ITX program with Flex ATX or DC.
Customization Options
Adapt the FS-12242 to your program.
iStarUSA Design-In services cover mechanical, electrical, and lifecycle customization scopes.
Front-panel I/O and LED layout
Hot-swap bay count and backplane
PSU selection (Flex ATX / PS2 / DC)
Fan, filter, and rail kits
Color, silk-screen, and logo
Long-lifecycle FactorySmith program
Downloads
Documentation & drawings.
Two Ways to Buy
Order the standard model — or use it as a platform.
The FS-12242 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 FS-12242 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 FS-12242 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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