Build your own custom firewall appliance mini pc with this 250mm short depth server chassis. Made for Mini-ITX motherboards and compact Flex ATX power supplies, the shallow 1U steel enclosure slides cleanly into small wall-mount cabinets, structured wiring closets, and telecom frames where space is limited. Features and Benefits
- Compact 250mm chassis depth - Fits standard 19-inch wall-mount network racks that are too shallow for enterprise servers.
- Standard Mini-ITX motherboard mounting layout - Lets you choose your own consumer or industrial boards and processors.
- Flex ATX power supply bay - Accommodates modular, efficient power units to keep interior cabling neat and open.
- Perforated front panel with dual USB ports - Maximizes horizontal airflow across system components while providing quick local peripheral access. Applications
- Custom rack-mounted network router builds running pfSense, OPNsense, or OpenWrt in home and small-business racks.
- Compact network audio, video, or IP telephony servers installed inside tight retail audio-visual cabinets.
- Lightweight edge computing nodes mounted inside mobile broadcast cases, remote communications trailers, or shallow telecom enclosures.
Power Supply Compatibility: Flex ATX. Motherboard Compatibility: Mini-ITX (170x170 mm). Application: Firewall Appliance / Mini PC / Router. Chassis Depth: 250 mm. Form Factor: 1U Rackmount. Dimensions: 482.6 x 250 x 44.5 mm (W x D x H). Weight: 2.6 kg. Chassis Material: 1.0mm SECC Galvanized Steel. Power Supply Compatibility: 1U Flex ATX / 1U IPC Power Supply (150 x 81.5 x 40.5 mm). Front Panel Interface: Power Button, Reset Button, Power LED, HDD LED, 2x USB 2.0. Motherboard Compatibility: Standard Mini-ITX (170 x 170 mm). Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch Server Racks and Wall-Mount Cabinets. Chassis Depth: 250 mm (Short Depth). Chassis Form Factor: 1U Rackmount Mini-ITX Chassis. Cooling Support: Up to 2x 4020 / 4028 mm Mid-Chassis PWM Cooling Fans. Expansion Slots: 1x Full-Height or Half-Height PCIe via Riser Card. Intended Application: Firewall Appliance / Router Mini PC Server. Internal Drive Bays: 2x 2.5-inch SATA SSD/HDD (or 1x 3.5-inch HDD). Q: What are the exact dimensions of this chassis, and what parts fit inside? A: The case measures 250mm deep and fits into standard 19-inch server racks at 1U height. It holds standard 170mm by 170mm Mini-ITX motherboards and takes standard Flex ATX power supplies.. Q: What materials make up the enclosure? A: It is made of 1.0mm galvanized steel to prevent flexing under weight. The front faceplate includes cutouts for power buttons, activity LEDs, and dual USB ports.. Q: Can I use this chassis to build a custom firewall appliance mini pc? A: Yes, this chassis fits any low-profile Mini-ITX networking board to make a custom firewall appliance mini pc. It also includes an expansion slot opening on the back for a half-height PCIe network card.. Q: What type of warranty comes with this rackmount case? A: The chassis carries a 1-year warranty against structural defects, missing hardware, or faulty front-panel wiring. Replacements for power switches or mounting brackets ship out upon request.. Q: Why is this short-depth case a practical choice for network closets? A: Its 250mm depth fits inside compact wall-mounted telecom cabinets that cannot fit full-length enterprise servers. You save floor space while building a custom router using standard, low-cost PC components..