HDD enclosure Inter-Tech 4U-4736 36 drives 2.5/3.5 inch SAS SATA

The Inter-Tech IPC 4U-4736 is a 4U rack-mount HDD enclosure engineered to hold up to 36 hot-swap drives in 2.5" or 3.5" form factors and to support both SAS and SATA interfaces. The unit includes space for two optional internal 2.5" drives, is finished in black and grey, and is intended for compact, cost-effective storage systems in server or workstation racks.

Advantages

The enclosure combines robust material quality and precise workmanship to provide a durable and flexible chassis. It offers hot-swap capability for up to 36 drives, support for both 2.5" and 3.5" disks, integrated cooling with seven 80 mm fans, reusable perforated low-profile slot brackets, front USB 2.0 ports and a case lid with snap-in closures for easy access and maintenance.

Suitable for

• Small to medium rack-mounted storage servers
• Backup and archival storage systems
• Environments requiring hot-swappable SAS or SATA drives
• Compact data center or server room deployments

Key specifications

• Form factor: 4U rack-mount chassis
• Drive bays: up to 36 hot-swap 2.5" or 3.5" drives
• Additional internal bays: up to 2 × 2.5" (optional)
• Interfaces supported: SAS, SATA
• Cooling: 7 × 80 mm fans (preinstalled)
• Front I/O: USB 2.0 ports
• Colors: black / grey
• Brand / MPN / EAN: INTER-TECH / 88887355 / 4260455647267

How to use

Install the IPC 4U-4736 into a standard 19" rack occupying 4U of rack space. Insert compatible 2.5" or 3.5" SAS/SATA drives into the hot-swap trays and secure them with the provided low-profile slot brackets if required. Connect the enclosure to the host controller or backplane using appropriate SAS/SATA cabling and supply power according to the rack's power distribution. The front USB 2.0 ports provide simple local connectivity for maintenance tasks. Ensure the case lid is latched after installation.

Recommendations

Place the enclosure in a well-ventilated rack position and maintain unobstructed airflow around the front and rear. Use drives compatible with hot-swap operation and follow server/RAID controller vendor guidelines for drive population, RAID configuration and firmware updates.