Storage Chassis / U-224HD
2U 24-Bay 2.5" Storage Server Rackmount Chassis
A 2U all-flash platform with twenty-four 2.5" hot-swap bays — SSD density for latency-sensitive database and virtualization workloads.
Product Overview
What the U-224HD is built for.
The U storage server series rackmount has the unique outward appearance design, but the functionality and flexibility make U series a new breed of storage server. Also U series has effective cooling system. As SAS and SATA technology has become a more cost effective solution, we have taken a step forward to prepare the migration of new technology and provide the Slim SAS SFF-8654 12Gb/s, 24Gb/s backplane to support both latest SAS and SATA hard drives, and also provide redundant power supply to ensure total up time of mission critical server applications.
Key Features
Engineered for reliability and integration.
- Fiber-optic drive tray status indicators for at-a-glance bay diagnostics
- Optimized front-to-back airflow path engineered for fully populated drive bays
- Front-access USB 3.0 for on-site service and commissioning
- Power and alarm-reset switches for field diagnostics
- Fully RoHS-compliant construction for global deployment
- Anodized-color locking front panel — a proven base for custom color and silk-screen programs
Specifications
Technical specifications.
| Model Number | U-224HD |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Storage Chassis |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Motherboard Support | 12 x 10.5 (ATX, microATX) |
| Drive Bays | 24 × 2.5" hot-swap · Hotswap 2.5": 1 |
| HDD Type | 2.5" & 3.5" SAS I/II/III/IV & SATA I/II/III |
| Backplane | Slimline SAS SFF-8654 host interface · SAS/SATA drive interface (12Gb/s, 24Gb/s) |
| Expansion Slots | 7 (Low profile) |
| Cooling | 3x80mm |
| PSU Support | 2U single or redundant |
| Front Connector | 2x USB 3.0 |
| Security | Front Bezel |
| Indicators | N/A |
| Switches | Power, Reset, Mute |
| Material | Front bezel: steel with anodize color paint · Handle: Aluminum · Main chassis: Heavy-duty SGCC Cold-rolled Steel |
| Dimensions | 19.00" x 3.46" x 20.71" · 482.6 mm x 87.9 mm x 526.0 mm |
| Certification | RoHS compliant |
Downloads
Documentation & drawings.
Applications
Where the U-224HD is deployed.
All-Flash Storage
Twenty-four 2.5" SSD bays in 2U.
Database / OLTP
Low-latency flash tiers for transactional loads.
Virtualization Host
Seven low-profile slots for NIC and HBA cards.
Data Center
20.7" depth fits shallow colocation cabinets.
Media Production
High-IOPS editing and rendering storage.
OEM/ODM Hardware Platform
Backplane and bezel customization base.
Customization Options
Adapt the U-224HD 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 U-224HD 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 U-224HD 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 U-224HD 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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Design-In Center
Take U-224HD into your next project.
Request a quotation on the standard SKU, or start a Design-In conversation around customization, lifecycle, and integration.