The black D-230HB-DT 2U Compact 3 x 3.5" Bay Hotswap microATX Desktop Chassis from iStarUSA is designed with elegance and functionality fit for the HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer). With the advancement of server racks for home, this model is suitable for both rackmount and desktop orientation. It features silver HDD handles. With storage capacity up to 8TB per each bay, the drive cage has a tray supporting a 3.5" and a 2.5" HDD. This maximizes data storage and backup functionality at the same time. This is a suitable platform for the HTPC built using the AMD and Intel processors.

Three hot-swappable 3.5" (8.89cm) drive bays; compatible with 2.5" (6.35cm) SSD / HDD

Rack-mount or desktop convertible

Compatible with PS2 or PS3 power supplies

Slim optical drive bay available

Black chassis and silver HDD handle

Two front USB 3.0 ports

Sleek front panel

RoHS compliant

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the gauge of the steel and how thick is the steel?

A: Unfortunately these details are not provided by the manufacturer.

Q: 2. Can you use this with a boom arm for strobes?

A: Unfortunately, the DT-3800L is limited for use with select truss components.

Q: 3. What format and dimensions are supported for the power supply?

A: The iStarUSA Compact Stylish 4x 3.5" Hotswap Trayless mini-ITX Tower (Silver HDD Handles) uses a Flex ATX and ATX12V power supply measuered at 3.20" x 1.60" x 5.90" 81.3 mm x 40.6 mm x 149.9 mm.

Q: 4. What is the total height when collapsed with the upper pole insert removed?

A: 68"

Q: 5. At other websites, the DT-3800L specs state that there is a minimum load requirement of 22 lbs. What happens if the load is less than 22 lbs? Is this minimum required to ensure that the automatic braking works properly?

A: The stands requires a load to ensure that the break works properly. If the load is less than 22LBS nothing negatively will happen. The stand simply requires an load other than the weight of it's own telescoping module.

Q: 6. Which USB specification do the front ports support?

A: The front usb ports of the iStarUSA tower is USB 2.0.

Q: 7. Can you buy one kit and use the reflector or diffuser interchangeably instead of having two separate kits?

A: Yes, you can purchase one Halo Compact Reflector kit with a frame and use either the reflective or diffuser fabric on it.

Q: 8. What do they mean by trayless server?

A: Drives are typically installed in "trays" which then get installed into computer/server/etc. Trayless means that you simply insert and lock a hard drive into position without needing to install the drive in a tray first..

Q: 9. What is the EXACT width of available space for the shelf? I have a Focusrite ISA One (8.66") and Roland JV1010 (8 5/8) that need to sit side by side.

A: The usable width on this shelf is about 17.2 inches wide. The equipment you asked about will be just too wide to fit side by side on this shelf.

Q: 10. WIll I be able to remove the rack and replace it with DVD drives?

A: The iStarUSA Compact Stylish 3x 3.5" Hotswap Trayless mini-ITX Tower has 3.5" bays. DVD drives would not fit.