server system assembly
IW-RS224-E3
2U PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S Rackmount Chassis
- 2U PCIe Gen5 NVMe storage server solution
- Compact bay design supporting up to 24 E3.S 7.5 mm NVMe hot-swappable drive trays
- Two pre-installed backplanes with support for 12 MCIO (8i) connectors
- Four high-performance 17,000 RPM fans pre-installed for excellent thermal performance
- Dual rear-mounted 2.5" 7 mm SATA SSDs designated for system disk usage
- Safety-certified CRPS 80 PLUS® Platinum power supply
2U Rackmount Server
PCIe Gen5 Storage Solutions for Enterprise Architectures
Engineered for the demands of modern enterprise infrastructure, the IW-RS224-E3 delivers cutting-edge performance in a compact 2U form factor. Featuring PCIe Gen5 NVMe support and space-saving E3 drive bay design, this server chassis maximizes for enhanced thermal efficiency, ensuring consistent performance under heavy workloads. Ideal for AI/ML, HPC, and enterprise data-intensive applications, the IW-RS224-E3 combines scalability, speed, and reliability to power your most critical operations.
Max. 12.5" x 14" EEB
2.5" SSD
7.5 mm System disks
CRPS
80 x 38mm fans x 4
28" slide rails
Gen5 Served
Built for Speed and Scalability
The IW-RS224-E3 features two pre-installed NVMe Gen5 backplanes with 12 MCIO 8i connectors, delivering exceptional data throughput. Optimized for PCIe Gen5, it supports demanding workloads like AI training and high-frequency data processing with reliable, high-speed connectivity.
Compact and Condensed
The IW-RS224-E3 accommodates 24 slim 7.5 mm E3 trays in a compact 2U form factor, delivering high storage density and enhanced airflow for stable thermal performance. With tool-less serviceability and a space-conscious tray design, it’s an ideal solution for AI, HPC, and data-intensive applications.
Flexible Cabling
To complement the IW-RS224-E3’s high-speed architecture, InWin offers optional MCIO 8i-to-8i cables in 400 mm and 550 mm lengths, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of motherboards and provide a complete storage solution.
Motherboard Expandability
The IW-RS224-E3 supports up to 12.5" x 14" EEB motherboards, offering greater expandability than standard ATX or smaller form factors. This added flexibility enables broader compatibility with high-performance components and advanced system configurations.
Thermal Excellence
The IW-RS224-E3 is purpose-built to meet the thermal demands of PCIe Gen5 systems. It features 24 ventilated E3.S NVMe hot-swap trays and four 17,000 RPM modular fans, working in tandem to deliver maximum airflow and cooling efficiency.
CRPS-Ready
The IW-RS224-E3 is equipped with a pre-installed Power Distribution Cage (PDB) and supports up to 2000W CRPS 80 Plus® Platinum power supplies. Delivering up to 94% efficiency at 50% load for stable, high-performance operation.
Power Cable Information
Unit of Length: mm
24-Pin Main Motherboard
4+4-Pin CPU
8-Pin Backplane or CPU x 4pcs
1. 4-Pin Rear SSD Backplane
2. SATA
2. SATA
8-Pin Backplane or CPU x 2pcs
PMBus
8-Pin Backplane
| 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"), EEB (12.5" x 14") |
| Drive Bay | • External NVMe E3.S 7.5mm hot-swap trays x 24 • Rear 2.5" 7mm hot-swap trays x 2 (supports SATA drives) |
| Power Supply | Supports: • Form factor: 80 Plus Platinum CRPS • Watt: 1600W • 2000W CRPS PDB pre-installed |
| Indicators | Power LED, LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 LED, System LED, ID LED, HDD LED |
| Front Control Panel | Power on/off, system reset, NMI, ID SW, USB 3.0 x 2 |
| Backplane | • Host: MCIO(8i) x 6 • SSD: NVMe E3.S 7.5mm x 12 • Backplane pre-installed x 2pcs with 12-drive capacity of each |
| Cooling Fans | Pre-installed 80 x 38 mm PWM fans x 4, 17000RPM |
| Expansion Slot | Low-profile PCIe slots x 8 |
| Material | Material: SGCC Thickness: 1.0mm |
| Rail Kit | Supports 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rails |
| Product Dimensions (DxWxH; Chassis Only) | 662.5 x 448 x 87.5mm (26.1" x 17.6" x3.4") |
| Package Dimensions (DxWxH) | 845 x 595 x 223mm (33.3" x 23.4" x 8.8") |
| Weight | Net Weight: 14.96kg Gross Weight: 18.16kg |
| Cubic Feet | 3.96 |
| Container Information | Single Packing with pallets: 20': 160 pcs 40': 368 pcs 40' HQ : 414 pcs |
Backplane Specifications
| Backplane | PCIe Gen5 2U 12bays backplane (pre-installed x 2pcs with 12-drive capacity of each) |
| Data Transfer Rate | PCIe Gen5 32GT/s |
| Dimension (W x H) | 138 x 66 mm |
| Backplane Type | Passive |
| Host Interface | MCIO(8i) x 6 |
| HDD Interface | E3.S 7.5mm NVMe x 12 |
Rear Disk Backplane Specifications
| Backplane | SAS3 backplane |
| Data Transfer Rate | SAS3 12Gb/s |
| Dimension (W x H) | 76.5mm x 18.6 mm |
| Backplane Type | Passive |
| Host Interface | Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) x 1 |
| HDD Interface | 7mm SAS/SATA x 2 |
* InWin NVMe backplane supports PCIe Gen5 & SAS4, the actual data transfer speed will be determined by MB and HDD specifications.
* All components and optional parts are not included. InWin reserves the right to make final modifications.
* All components and optional parts are not included. InWin reserves the right to make final modifications.
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| Item | Part Number | Description | Support | Picture |
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| Slide Rail | 3RAMIS148100 | 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail | 1 | |
| Slide Rail | RAMIS152300 / 3RAMIS152400 | 28" tool-less & ball-bearing slide rail with CMA support | 1 | |
| Cable | 3RAMW6006300 | MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i 400 mm cables | Max. 12 | |
| Cable | 3RAMW6006200 | MCIO 8i to MCIO 8i 550 mm cables | Max. 12 | |
| Cable | InWin can customize the connectors and cable lengths to meet customers' specific motherboard requirements | 1 set | ||
| Power Supply | 3RAMAP044300 | 80 Plus Platinum CRPS 1600W (AC input 100-127V, total power 1000W max. / AC input 200-240V, total power 1600W max.) | Max.2 | |
| HDD Tray | 3RAMIS221200 | E3.S 7.5mm hot-swap NVMe SDD Tray | Max. 24 | |
| Fan | 2RAKFB020700 | 80 x 38mm PWM hot-swap fan, 17000RPM, 6pin | Max.4 | |
| Others | 2RAKIP022700 | Mesh front panel | 1 | |
| Others | 3RAMRW011300 | Intrusion switch / 800mm | 1 |