Supermicro SuperChassis 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD Drive Enclosure

The Supermicro SuperChassis 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD Drive Enclosure is a high-capacity, 4U storage chassis designed to empower data centers, enterprises, and media workflows with scalable expansion. Built to accommodate a dense 24 x 3.5" drive layout, this black-fronted enclosure provides a flexible backbone for data-rich environments that demand reliable storage growth without compromising space or performance. With its non-RAID (JBOD) configuration option, you can tailor storage configurations on a per-drive basis, enabling precise control over data management, reliability, and fault tolerance across your entire drive fleet. Whether you’re expanding backups, archiving large archives, or building a robust media library, this chassis offers a dependable, room-efficient solution that grows with your data needs.

• Massive storage capacity in a 4U chassis: 24 x 3.5" drive bays support scalable, dense storage for growing data workloads.
• Black 4U rack-mountable enclosure: Engineered to fit standard 19-inch racks and data-center environments with a streamlined, professional look.
• JBOD / Non-RAID operation: Provides flexible, drive-by-drive data management, enabling custom configurations and straightforward expansion without forced RAID constraints.
• Designed for reliability and maintenance clarity: A purpose-built chassis that prioritizes sturdy construction and straightforward drive integration for long-term storage reliability.
• Ideal for data-center storage expansion: Perfect for backups, archives, surveillance, and enterprise storage workloads that require scalable, modular growth.

Technical Details of Supermicro SuperChassis 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD Drive Enclosure

• Chassis type: 4U rack-mountable drive enclosure
• Drive bays: 24 x 3.5" HDD bays
• Color/finish: Black enclosure
• RAID support: Non-RAID mode (JBOD) for independent drive management
• Total bays: 24
• Primary purpose: JBOD storage expansion and flexible storage configurations for data centers and enterprise environments

how to install Supermicro SuperChassis 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD

• Prepare a compatible 19-inch rack and verify adequate power, cooling, and space for a 4U enclosure.
• Unpack and inspect the chassis for any shipping damage and confirm all required mounting hardware is available.
• Mount the 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD in the rack, secure the enclosure, and ensure clear airflow around the chassis.
• Install drives into the 24 bays according to your storage plan, noting this JBOD enclosure is designed to operate with drives configured individually.
• Connect power and any required data interfaces to your storage controller or servers, following your organization’s best practices for cabling and airflow.
• Power on the enclosure and configure it to operate in Non-RAID (JBOD) mode, integrating it with your server or storage array setup as a scalable expansion backbone.
• Test drive visibility and proceed with your standard data protection, backup, or archival workflows to verify performance and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the main purpose of the SuperChassis 846BE1C-R1K03JBOD?

A: It is a 4U, 24-bay JBOD drive enclosure designed to expand storage capacity in data centers and enterprise environments, offering flexible, independent drive management without built-in RAID constraints.

• Q: How many drives can it hold?

A: It accommodates up to 24 x 3.5" hard disk drives in a single enclosure, providing substantial scalable storage within a compact 4U form factor.

• Q: Is RAID supported?

A: The enclosure operates in Non-RAID (JBOD) mode, allowing you to manage each drive individually. RAID can be configured at the server or storage controller level if needed, outside of this chassis.

• Q: What are ideal use cases for this chassis?

A: It is well-suited for storage expansion in data centers, enterprise backups and archiving, media libraries, surveillance storage, and any workload requiring scalable, flexible, and reliable storage growth.

• Q: What is the physical form factor and color?

A: The enclosure is a black, 4U rack-mountable chassis designed to fit standard 19-inch racks in data-center environments.