IW-PLG Tower
Excellent Performance Computing Workstation for GPU Applications
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IW-PLG Tower
High Performance GPU Workstation
- Compatible with Intel® Xeon® Scalable and AMD EPYC™ processors
- 9 PCIe slots supporting up to 4 x FHFL double-width GPUs
- Adjustable GPU retention bracket for full-height GPU cards
- High efficiency 80 PLUS® Platinum CRPS power module with PDB optimization
- Maximum 14 drive bays with 12 x 2.5"/3.5" hot-swap and 2 x 2.5" internal
- Configurable with up to 3 x 4-bay hybrid backplanes,supporting PCIe Gen5 NVMe & SAS4 for IW-PLG Gen5 or PCIe Gen4 NVMe & SAS3 for IW-PLG
- Up to 6 fans for optimized cooling: 3 x 92mm, 1 x 120mm, and 2 x 80mm rear fan kit
- Rack-mountable with optional slide rail support
- Lockable front and side panel
Multi-GPU Computing Workstation
The InWin IW-PLG Tower is a professional workstation designed for SMB servers, 3D rendering, virtualization, healthcare data center and AI applications. Supporting the latest Intel® Xeon Scalable & AMD EPYC processors, the IW-PLG Tower offers high levels of performance, reliability and availability.
Maximum Compatibility
Full-height GPU x 4
2.5" SSD x 14
Mini-SAS HD & OCuLink Backplane
Maximum 2000W CRPS
EEB Motherboard Support
Screwless adjustable card holder for full-length / half-length GPU Cards
GPU Support
The IW-PLG Tower supports up to 9 expansion slots which is capable of installing up to 4 x full-height, full-length, double-width GPU cards. With so much graphics power, accomplish the most demanding computing tasks quicker and with greater efficiency.
Storage Support
Internal 2.5" SSD x 2 or 3.5" HDD x 1
Storage Support
One external 5.25" drive bay for ODD or LCD module
External 2.5"/3.5" HDD x 12 (pre-installed x 8)
Mini-SAS HD & OCuLink Backplane
Two optional 4-bay backplanes are available: one supporting SAS/SATA, and the other supporting SAS/SATA/NVMe. Backplane maximum supports up to 3 (pre-installed x 2)
80 Plus Platinum Certified CRPS
High efficiency CRPS modules with PDB cable management, 80 Plus Platinum 800W / 1200W / 1600W / 2000W
Power Supply Cable Information
24-Pin Main Motherboard
8-Pin for CPU
4+4-Pin for CPU
6+2/6+2-Pin for GPU
6+2/6+2-Pin for GPU
PMBus
6+2/6+2-Pin for GPU
6+2/6+2-Pin for GPU
4-pin for HDD BP
4-pin for HDD BP
SATA HDD
Motherboard Support
ATX (12" x 9.6") / CEB (12" x 10.5") / EEB (12" x 13")
Efficient Thermal Performance
With the 3x 92mm fans that take in cool air from the front, hot air flows out via 1x120mm fan of the rear case for efficient thermal performance. An additional, optional fan kit on the rear panel adds GPU thermal support.
Slide Rail Support
Supports rack installation by 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail.
Dimensions
IW-PLG Gen5
PCIe Gen5 NVMe/SAS4 High Performance GPU Workstation
PCie Gen5 Ready
Up to 12 bays
Up to 12 bays
Up to 4 × Full-Height GPUs
Up to 14 x 2.5” SSDs
Up to 3 x backplanes
Up to 2000W CRPS
Max. 6 fan
EEB motherboard support
28" slide rails
GPU-Accelerated Computing Workstation
The IW-PLG Gen5 Tower is engineered for SMB servers, 3D rendering, virtualization, healthcare data centers, and AI workloads. Supporting Intel ® Xeon Scalable and AMD EPYC processors with PCIe Gen5 architecture, it delivers exceptional compute density and scalability with up to 4 full-height GPUs, enabling advanced AI, deep learning, and complex data visualization.
Multi-GPU Scalability
Features 9 PCIe slots, supporting up to 4 FHFL (Full-Height, Full-Length) double‑width GPU cards to deliver massive parallel computing power. Designed for precision and speed, this architecture accelerates the most demanding tasks in AI development and high‑end visualization with unmatched efficiency.
Stepless GPU Support
Equipped with a robust vertical pillar and continuously adjustable GPU brackets, the design ensures precise positioning and maximum vibration resistance. This architecture secures high‑end accelerators.
Versatile Storage Support
Engineered with a versatile storage platform, supporting 5.25", 3.5", and 2.5" drives to enable seamless scalability. Leveraging PCIe Gen5 NVMe and SAS4 interfaces, it delivers high-bandwidth throughput optimized for data-intensive workloads.
External Storage Bays
Featuring a versatile 5.25" bay for ODD or LCD integration, supporting up to 12 hot-swappable 2.5"/3.5" drives, with 8 tool-less trays pre-installed. Quick-release, tool-less designs enhance serviceability and streamline deployment.
2.5"/3.5" hot-swappable tray
Internal Storage Bays
Supports 2 × 2.5" or 1 × 3.5" drives for OS or additional storage.
PCIe Gen5 NVMe & SAS4 Backplane
Up to 3 × 4-bay PCIe Gen5 NVMe &SAS4/SATA backplanes provide 12 hot-swap bays, with 2 pre-installed to deliver high-bandwidth throughput and flexible storage configurations.
Up to 12 NVMe drives via MCIO × 4
Up to 12 SAS4/SATA drives via SlimSAS × 3
Motherboard Compatibility
Supports ATX (12" × 9.6"), CEB (12" × 10.5"), and EEB (12" × 13") motherboard form factors.
Efficient Thermal Performance
Pre-installed 2 x 92mm front-middle intake fans (Max. 3), paired with a 120mm rear exhaust to ensure an optimized airflow path.
Optional Dual 80x38mm Rear Fan Kit
For high-performance configurations, an optional rear fan kit featuring dual 80 x 38mm high-pressure fans can be integrated to significantly enhance GPU cooling during demanding workloads.
Security & Accessibility
Tool-less, lockable front bezel integrated with side panel interlocking for enhanced system protection.
Slide Rail Support
Supports rack installation by 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail.
80 PLUS Platinum Certified CRPS
High‑efficiency CRPS modules featuring PDB cable management deliver 80 PLUS® Platinum certification with flexible power configurations of 800W, 1200W, 1600W, and 2000W.
Power Cable Information
Unit of Length: mm
- 24-Pin Main Power
- 4-Pin Peripheral to Backplane
- 8-Pin CPU
- 4-Pin Peripheral to Backplane
- 8(4+4)-Pin CPU
- SATA
- 8(6+2)-Pin PCIe x 2
- PMBus
- 8(6+2)-Pin PCIe x 2
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Industry Standard | Compatible with EIA-RS310D standard 19" cabinets |
| M/B Form Factor | ATX(12" x 9.6"), CEB(12" x 10.5"), EEB(12" x 13") |
| Drive Bay | • External 2.5"/3.5" hot-swap trays x 12 (pre-installed x 8), 5.25" x 1 • Internal 2.5" x 2 or 3.5" x 1 |
| Power Supply | Supports: • Form factor: 80 PLUS Platinum CRPS with PDB cable management • Watt: 800W/1200W/1600W/2000W |
| Indicators | Power status, HDD LED, LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 LED, ID LED, system fail activity LED |
| Front Control Panel | Power switch, ID switch, system reset, NMI, USB 3.0 x 2 |
| Chassis Security | Supports padlock loop and Kensington lock slot |
| Backplane-1 | 24Gbps supported x 3 (pre-installed x 2) • Host: MCIO 4i x 4, SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) x 1 • HDD: NVMe/SAS4/SATA x 4 |
| Backplane-2 | 12Gbps supported x 3 (pre-installed x 2) • Host: OCuLink (SFF-8611) x 2, Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) x 1 • HDD: NVMe x 2 and SAS3/SATA x 2 or SAS3/SATA x 4 |
| Cooling Fans | • Middle: 92 x 25mm PWM fan x 3 (Pre installed: 3 for IW PLG, 2 for IW PLG Gen5) • Rear: 120 x 25 mm PWM fan x 1 • Optional rear fan kit for GPU cooling, 80 x 38 mm, 8300RPM |
| Expansion Slot | Full-height PCIe slot x 9 |
| Material | • Material: SGCC • Thickness: 1.0mm |
| Rail Kit | Supports 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail |
| Product Dimensions (DxWxH; Chassis Only) | 589.7 x 200 x 430mm (23.22" x 7.87" x 16.93") |
| Maximum Capacity | • GPU length: Max. 330mm • CPU heatsink height: Max. 145mm |
| Package Dimensions (DxWxH) | 860 x 610 x 360mm |
| Weight | • Net weight: 16.95kg • Gross weight: 21.28kg |
| Cubic Feet | 6.67 |
| Container Information | Single packing with pallets: • 20': 100pcs • 40': 220pcs • 40' HQ: 264pcs |
Backplane Specification
| Backplane Type-1 | PCIe Gen5 NVMe & SAS4 hybrid backplane |
| Data Transfer Rate | PCIe Gen5 32GT/s, SAS4 24GT/s |
| Dimension (W x H) | 111.5mm x 111.5mm |
| Backplane Type | Passive |
| Host Interface | MCIO(4i) x 4 for NVMe, SlimSAS 4i (SFF-8654) x 1 for SAS/SATA |
| HDD Interface | NVMe/SAS4/SATA x 4 |
| Backplane Type-2 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe & SAS3 hybrid backplane |
| Data Transfer Rate | PCle Gen4 16GT/s SAS3 12Gb/s |
| Dimension (W x H) | 111.5mm x 111.5mm |
| Backplane Type | Passive |
| Host Interface | OCuLink (SFF-8611) x 2, Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) x 1 |
| HDD Interface | NVMe x 2 and SAS3/SATA x 2 or SAS3/SATA x 4 |
* The actual product is subject to change without prior notice. InWin Development Inc. reserves the right to make any final modifications.
* The above image is for reference only. All hardware components and optional parts are not included.
* The above image is for reference only. All hardware components and optional parts are not included.
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| IW-PLG Tower Passive Backplane User Manual |
| Item | Part Number | Description | Support | Picture |
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| Slide Rail | 3RAMIS152700 | 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail | 1 |
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| Power Supply | 3RAMAP025201 | 80 plus platinum CRPS 800W | 1 |
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| Power Supply | 3RAMAP026501 | 80 plus platinum CRPS 1200W (AC input 100-127V, total power 800W max. / AC input 200-240V, total power 1200W max.) | 1 |
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| Power Supply | 3RAMAP027800 | 80 plus platinum CRPS 1600W (200-240V) | 1 |
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| Backplane | 2RBTVI000200 | 12Gb/s backplane | Max.3 |
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| HDD Tray | 2RAKPH038000 | Screwless tray for 2.5" / 3.5" HDD | Max. 4 |
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| Cable | 3RAMW4031700 | Mini SAS 12G cable SFF-8643 to SFF-8643, length 800mm | Max.3 |
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| Cable | 3RAMW4036300 | 4x SATA to Mini SAS 12G cable SFF-8643 , length 600mm | Max.3 |
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| Others | 2RAKIS232800 | PLG ear bracket (L) | 1 |
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| Others | 2RAKIS232900 | PLG ear bracket (R) | 1 |
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| Others | 2RAKID079800 | Rear fan kit for GPU thermal, 80x38mm, 8300RPM | 1 |
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