HDD enclosure Inter-Tech 4U-4724 Grey 2.5/3.5 inch

The Inter-Tech IPC 4U-4724 is a 4U rack-mount HDD enclosure designed for compact and cost-effective storage systems. Constructed from steel with a grey finish, it supports up to 24 hot-swap 2.5" or 3.5" drives and two additional internal 2.5" drives, and accepts Serial ATA and SAS interfaces for flexible server use.

Advantages

Robust steel construction and precise workmanship provide a durable and adaptable housing suitable for rack installations. The enclosure includes five preinstalled fans (three 120 mm fans positioned behind the drive brackets and two 80 mm fans at the rear) to maintain effective airflow. Hot-swap capability, reusable perforated slot brackets, USB 2.0 ports and snap-in lid closures add practical features for maintenance and integration into server racks.

Suitable for

• Small to medium rack-mounted storage systems
• Servers requiring multiple SAS or SATA drives
• Environments needing hot-swap drive access
• Data backup and archival solutions

Key specifications

• Form factor: 4U rack-mount
• Supported drive sizes: 2.5" and 3.5"
• Maximum hot-swap drives: 24
• Internal additional drives: 2 x 2.5"
• Supported interfaces: Serial ATA, SAS
• Cooling: 3 x 120 mm (front/internal) + 2 x 80 mm (rear) fans preinstalled
• Material: Steel
• Colour: Grey
• USB: USB 2.0
• Weight: 15.58 kg

How to use

Mount the IPC 4U-4724 in a standard 19" rack using appropriate rails or mounting screws. Insert compatible 2.5" or 3.5" SATA or SAS drives into the hot-swap trays and secure them using the reusable perforated slot brackets. Connect the enclosure to the host system via the server backplane or controller supporting SAS/SATA. Ensure the USB 2.0 ports are connected if required for management or auxiliary connectivity. Verify fan operation and airflow before placing the system into production.

Recommendations

Install the enclosure in a well-ventilated rack space and maintain clearance for intake and exhaust. Use matched drive types and enterprise-grade drives for critical workloads, and regularly check fan operation and drive health to ensure reliable long-term performance.