Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R740WB

The Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R740WB is a high-density, 2U rack-mount chassis designed to power data centers, HPC clusters, and dense storage deployments. Engineered for reliability and expandability, this black, rack-mountable enclosure delivers a compelling balance of capacity, performance, and flexibility. It supports both ATX and EATX motherboards, enabling a wide range of server configurations—from compact virtualization nodes to dense storage servers. With a total of 20 drive bays, dual 740W power supplies, and up to seven PCIe expansion slots, the 213A-R740WB is built to handle demanding workloads while leaving room to scale as your infrastructure evolves. Whether you’re building a compute-intensive node for AI workloads or a storage powerhouse for your enterprise, this chassis provides the foundation you need to maximize efficiency and uptime.

Designed with data-center deployments in mind, the 213A-R740WB blends a sturdy black chassis with practical, enterprise-grade features. Its 2U form factor makes efficient use of rack space without sacrificing performance, while the drive architecture supports a mix of front-access storage options. The 3 external 5.25" bays can accommodate optical drives or other front-access devices, and the 17 external 2.5" bays offer ample room for a combination of SAS/SATA SSDs and HDDs. The dual 740W power supplies installed in this chassis deliver reliable power with room for expansion as your system grows, helping to maintain uptime during peak workloads and maintenance windows. In short, this chassis is engineered to deliver scalable storage and compute in a compact, serviceable, rack-ready package.

• Dual 740W power supplies installed for reliable uptime and ample headroom to support high-density configurations without compromising performance.
• 20 drive bays total featuring 3 external 5.25" bays and 17 external 2.5" bays for flexible storage layouts, easy drive expansion, and front-access maintenance.
• Supports ATX and EATX motherboards with up to 7 PCIe expansion slots to host GPUs, NICs, RAID controllers, and other accelerator cards.
• 2U rack-mountable black chassis built for data-center environments, combining durable steel construction with standard 19" rack compatibility for streamlined integration.
• Optimized for dense compute and storage workloads offering scalable configurations for virtualization hosts, high-performance storage servers, and mixed-duty clusters.

Technical Details of Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R740WB

• Form factor: 2U rack-mountable enclosure
• Color: Black
• Drive bays: 20 total (3 external 5.25" bays + 17 external 2.5" bays)
• Power: Dual 740W power supplies installed
• Motherboard support: ATX and EATX
• Expansion slots: 7 PCIe slots for add-in cards and accelerators
• Compatibility: Designed to support high-density storage and compute configurations in data-center environments

How to install Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R740WB

• Begin by preparing a compatible rack and securing the chassis rails according to your rack’s specifications and installation guidelines.
• Install an ATX or EATX motherboard into the chassis using the included standoffs and screws, ensuring proper alignment with I/O shield and backplane connectors.
• Plan your storage configuration and install drives into the 3 external 5.25" bays and the 17 external 2.5" bays. Ensure drive trays are properly seated and secured to maintain airflow and vibration control.
• Connect the dual 740W power supplies to your power distribution system and route power cables to the motherboard, drives, and expansion cards, observing proper cable management for optimal airflow.
• Install expansion cards into the available PCIe slots, and connect any required data and power cables for RAID controllers, NICs, GPUs, or other accelerators.
• Mount the chassis into the rack, connect networking and management interfaces, verify all components are detected in the system BIOS/UEFI, and perform a staged power-on sequence to confirm correct operation and cooling performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Is the SuperChassis 213A-R740WB compatible with ATX and EATX motherboards? Yes. It supports both ATX and EATX form factors, providing flexible options for a wide range of server configurations.
• How many drive bays does this chassis provide? It features 20 drive bays in total: 3 external 5.25" bays and 17 external 2.5" bays, offering substantial front-access storage capacity for a variety of drives and workloads.
• What is included in the power supply configuration? The chassis ships with dual 740W power supplies installed, giving you reliable power delivery and room for high-density configurations.
• How many PCIe expansion slots are available? There are 7 PCIe expansion slots, enabling GPUs, network adapters, RAID controllers, and other expansion cards to boost performance and capability.
• Is this chassis suitable for data-center deployments? Yes. Its 2U form factor, black industrial design, extensive drive capacity, and robust power protection make it well suited for data-center storage servers, virtualization nodes, and HPC-ready configurations.