Case server Supermicro SuperChassis 116AC2-R706WB2 Rack Nero

The Supermicro SuperChassis 116AC2-R706WB2 is a 1U rack server chassis in black designed for high-performance server deployments. It supports ten 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drive bays with SAS3 12Gb/s and NVMe storage compatibility, includes a 750 W power supply, and fits EATX motherboards. The chassis dimensions (437 mm × 597 mm × 43 mm) and optimized cooling make it suitable for datacenter and HPC environments.

Advantages

The chassis provides ten hot-swap 2.5" drive bays with SES-II management support and NVMe/SAS3 compatibility, enabling high I/O density in a 1U form factor. Included 750 W power supply and robust rack-compatible dimensions ensure straightforward installation. Optimized airflow and optional bulk pack or quick-release slide rails support datacenter and HPC operations.

Suitable for

• High-density storage servers using 2.5" SAS/SATA or NVMe drives
• Rack-mounted compute nodes in datacenters and HPC clusters
• EATX motherboard based server builds
• Environments requiring hot-swap drive access and SES-II management

Key specifications

• Form factor: 1U rack chassis
• Drive bays: 10 × 2.5" hot-swap (SAS/SATA, NVMe compatible)
• Power supply: 750 W (included)
• Supported motherboard: EATX
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 437 mm × 597 mm × 43 mm
• Colour: Black

How to use

Install the chassis in a standard 19" rack using the supplied slide rails or optional quick-release rails. Mount an EATX motherboard, connect the included 750 W power supply, and populate the 2.5" hot-swap bays with SAS/SATA or NVMe drives as required. Configure drive management through SES-II where supported and ensure adequate rack airflow for sustained operation.

Recommendations

For reliable operation, place the chassis in a rack with proper cooling and conditioned power. Use SES-II compliant drive carriers and follow vendor guidelines for NVMe and SAS3 drive installation and firmware updates.