Chenbro (TWSE: 8210), a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of own-brand rackmount systems, is thrilled to unveil the SR215 tower server chassis, meticulously designed to meet diverse market needs in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data processing. With the product launch of SR215, Chenbro has completed its SR series of AI tower server enclosures, including the SR113 and SR115, and is now fully equipped to address evolving customer and market demands.
Global AI Server Demand Surges
With the growing demand for AI workstations, applications such as data science, rendering, and visual design have become indispensable for AI servers. These applications encompass developing AI/ML models, 3D simulation, advanced visual development, rendering, data science, professional visualization, and high-quality video streaming. In response to these trends, Chenbro's 4U AI server chassis product portfolio offers developers and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) enhanced computing capabilities through IT architecture designed to handle extensive datasets efficiently.
Chenbro's first 4U rackable tower server chassis, the SR113, was introduced in 2021 to address the needs of AI and machine learning applications with its powerful multi-GPGPU and storage configurations. It supports up to five double-width GPGPU cards, making it ideal for high-performance computing tasks. Following this, the SR115 and SR115LCooling solutions were launched, expanding Chenbro's 4U rackable tower server lineup to cater to a range of needs from general AI workloads to high-performance data processing, with enhanced cooling options.
Now, Chenbro introduces the SR215 pedestal server enclosure, a cost-effective tower server chassis designed for workstations and small enterprise environments. The SR215 offers flexible storage configurations and comprehensive security features, making it a versatile solution for various IT needs. All of Chenbro's AI tower server chassis, including the SR215, support the SK628 2.5" NVMe hot-swap storage kit for expanded storage options. Additionally, Chenbro provides various hot-swap backplane solutions supporting Gen3 NVMe, SAS-SATA, and Gen5 NVMe.
The entry-level workstation of AI servers: SR215 tower server chassis
The SR215 is a versatile 20" short-depth tower server chassis designed to be a cost-effective yet capable solution for various applications, from enterprise to edge AI deployments. It supports mATX and ATX motherboards and offers options for a 1200W ATX PSU or an 800W 1+1 CRPS. The SR215 includes two replaceable 5.25" drive bays, one 3.5" drive bay, and cooling solutions featuring two 8025 fans at the rear and two 8038 fans at the front, ensuring optimal thermal performance across various configurations.
Aligned with the SR113 and SR115 design, the SR215 incorporates comprehensive security features, including key locks, intrusion switches, and Kensington security slots, to safeguard IT assets. This chassis suits SMBs and enterprises seeking a reliable and adaptable IT solution.
The mainstream option of AI servers: SR115 rackable tower server chassis
The SR115 is designed as a general-purpose workstation chassis, catering to a wide range of workload demands from low to high, making it ideal for small-to-mid-size enterprises. It supports EEB, ATX, and mATX motherboards and offers options for a single ATX PSU and redundant CRPS. The SR115 features eight PCIe slots, accommodating double-width GPU cards, and provides flexible storage solutions with internal and external 2.5" and 3.5" drive bays, ensuring high storage capacity for data-intensive and AI applications.
The SR115LCooling variant includes a liquid cooling system that manages high-end GPUs within a tower form factor. An optional 12cm liquid cooling module enhances the CPU's thermal management, improving performance.
SR113 and SR115 offer versatile deployment options, including rackmount and pedestal designs. This flexibility ensures that the SR115 is suitable not only for SMEs and developers with immediate needs but also for medium-to-large enterprises requiring future scalability. Its adaptable design facilitates easy installation in data centers or IDC server rooms without wasting valuable cabinet space.
The top choice of AI servers: SR113 rackable tower server chassis
The SR113 is an excellent choice for AI and machine learning applications, accommodating up to five double-width GPGPU cards. It supports CRPS and ATX PSUs (EEB SKU), making it ideal for deep learning tasks requiring substantial computing power.
The SR113 is renowned for its exceptional flexibility and compatibility, featuring proprietary motherboard support with an 11-slot SKU for up to five GPGPU cards. For users employing standard ATX motherboards, the chassis can also support four GPGPU cards. Additionally, it supports SSI EEB motherboards and allows for installing up to eight full-height PCIe expansion cards.
To ensure stable operation, the SR113 is equipped with four hot-swap fans located centrally, with optional additional fans providing enhanced cooling for maximum expansion card configurations. This design supports optimal system thermal performance across various setups. The chassis also features two 5.25" media bays, one 3.5" drive bay, and options for two 4-bay 3.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA drives and an optional eight 2.5" SAS/SATA drives, offering significant configuration flexibility.
Powering the scale of artificial intelligence
Chenbro's 4U AI tower server chassis product line offers diverse solutions for enterprises engaged in HPC/AI training, deep learning, machine learning, 3D simulation and animation, scientific analysis, and big data environments. Chenbro's comprehensive Reference Motherboard Program ensures broad motherboard compatibility. Please get in touch with Chenbro's regional sales team or your local channel partner for business inquiries. For more information, please visit http://www.chenbro.com.
