Supermicro SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB — 1U Rack-Mount 4-Bay Chassis

The Supermicro SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB is a compact, enterprise-grade 1U rack-mount chassis designed to maximize storage capacity and reliability in data centers, server rooms, and edge deployments. Built for efficiency and versatility, this black chassis ships with a 350 W power supply installed, delivering steady, dependable power for a range of workloads—from boot drives and OS installations to dense storage pools and virtualization nodes. Its thoughtful design supports robust cooling with room for multiple fans, ensuring stable temperatures even under demanding workloads. With 4 drive bays and 4 external 3.5" bays, administrators can configure flexible storage layouts to suit everything from small business servers to growing virtualization environments. The 813MFTQC-350CB is engineered for straightforward rack integration, quick maintenance, and reliable operation in high-density environments, making it a practical backbone for storage-centric deployments or compact compute nodes. Whether you’re building a compact file server, a storage-focused appliance, or a dependable edge server, this chassis delivers the essential balance of space-saving form factor, storage capacity, and dependable power in a single, rugged 1U footprint.

• 1U rack-mountable design: Specifically engineered to fit standard 19-inch racks, the SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB provides a compact, space-efficient solution for data centers and server rooms. Its slim profile helps maximize rack density while maintaining straightforward access for maintenance, upgrades, and drive replacement. The 1U form factor is ideal for virtualization nodes, compact storage appliances, and edge deployments where space is at a premium. This chassis is designed to deliver dependable performance in environments with tight clearance, ensuring reliable airflow and simplified cable management for clean deployments and easy long-term serviceability.
• Flexible storage configuration with 4 bays and 4 external 3.5" bays: This chassis supports a versatile storage configuration, giving you options for operating system drives, application data, and high-density storage pools. The four drive bays provide a solid internal capacity for boots, OS images, or lightweight storage, while the four external 3.5" bays enable hot-swappable expansion for data-intensive applications. Whether you’re provisioning a compact NAS-like setup, a small virtualization host, or a dense storage node, this chassis accommodates a range of HDD or SSD configurations to match your performance and capacity needs. The design also facilitates maintenance and upgrades, allowing you to scale storage without compromising uptime or rack space.
• Pre-installed 350 W power supply and reliable power delivery: The 813MFTQC-350CB ships with a 350 W power supply installed, delivering solid, dependable power for standard server and storage workloads. This reduces cabling complexity and ensures that your chassis is ready for immediate deployment out of the box. The dedicated power solution supports steady performance for storage arrays, boot drives, and integrated components, helping to maintain uptime in busy data center environments or edge installations where power reliability is critical. The compact power footprint also contributes to overall energy efficiency in dense rack deployments.
• Robust cooling with support for up to six fans: Cooling is a key consideration in 1U designs, and this chassis is built to support an effective thermal strategy. With support for up to six fans, administrators can tailor airflow to match the needs of their drives and workloads. Proper cooling helps preserve drive longevity, maintain consistent performance under load, and minimize thermal throttling for storage-intensive applications, virtualization hosts, or compute nodes that operate in hot or constrained environments. The chassis’s airflow design is aimed at delivering front-to-back or rear-to-front cooling efficiency, depending on your rack configuration and fan layout.
• Black, durable construction with enterprise-grade intent: The SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB is built to endure the rigors of data center and enterprise use. Its black finish and solid chassis provide a professional, low-profile look suitable for centralized deployments, lab environments, or remote sites. While compact, this 1U chassis is designed to support standard enterprise components and configurations, enabling IT teams to design reliable servers and storage nodes that scale with organizational needs. The combination of durable construction, familiar rack compatibility, and a sensible balance of bays and power makes it a practical choice for storage-heavy workloads and compact server configurations.

Technical Details of Supermicro SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Color: Black
• Bays: 4 x Bay (primary/internal) plus 4 x External 3.5" drive bays
• Power Supply: 1 x 350 W power supply installed
• Cooling: Supports up to 6 fans for enhanced thermal management
• Mounting: Standard 19" rack compatibility for easy deployment

How to install the Supermicro SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB

• Prepare your rack and rails, ensuring you have compatible rail kits for a snug, secure fit. Verify that the rack location has adequate cooling and power accessibility for the chassis.
• Mount the chassis into the rack using the provided screws and rails. Align the chassis securely to prevent movement and ensure proper airflow clearance around the front and rear.
• Install storage drives into the appropriate bays. Whether using internal drive bays or external 3.5" bays, ensure drives are properly seated and connected to the motherboard or controller interfaces as required by your deployment.
• Connect the power supply and any additional power rails or redundant power setups as needed. Power on the system and verify that the installed drives and any front-panel indicators respond correctly.
• Proceed with operating system installation, storage configuration, or virtualization setup. Monitor thermal performance during initial boot and adjust fan configurations if necessary to maintain optimal temperatures.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the form factor of the SuperChassis 813MFTQC-350CB? It is a 1U rack-mountable chassis designed for standard 19" racks.
• How many drive bays does it include? The chassis includes 4 bays in the primary configuration plus 4 external 3.5" drive bays for expansion and hot-swappable storage options.
• Does it come with a power supply? Yes, the unit ships with a 350 W power supply installed.
• How many fans can be used with this chassis? It supports up to six fans, allowing flexible cooling configurations for dense storage and compute workloads.
• What color is the chassis? The enclosure is black, suitable for rack-mounted environments and professional data center aesthetics.