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What are the differences between 2U and 4U chassis for industrial control computer cases and server cases?


​What are the differences between 2U and 4U chassis for industrial control computer cases and server cases?

1. Height difference of the chassis

Whether it isIndustrial control computer caseIt's still server cases. They all take "U" as the enterprise, and "U" always means the high standard of the case. The standard height of 1U is 1.75 inches, which is 44.45mm. There are generally several types of standardized industrial control computer cases and server cases, such as 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U, 5U, and 7U. However, the height difference between a 2U case and a 4U case is 2U, which is 88.9mm.

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And place the industrial control computer case andServer chassisThe cabinet specifications are also selected in accordance with such general industry standards. It is generally 22U to 42U. A detachable drag fixed bracket with a height of 1U is also installed in the cabinet. Customers can flexibly adjust the height according to the design elevation of the industrial control computer to store server cases, industrial control computer cases, and hub equipment.

2. Differences in Components Inside the chassis

The thickness of a 2U case is relatively smaller, while a 4U case is much thicker. Although a 2U chassis takes up less space, it also has relatively high requirements for the power supply and the heat pipe cooling system of the chassis. A 4U case has a large space, many air holes, and allows for more flexible exhaust fans to be installed. The heat pipe heat dissipation performance is much better than that of a 2U case with relatively narrow space.

Excessively high temperatures can very easily damage the characteristics of the computer case. Therefore, when choosing industrial control computer cases and server cases, the heat dissipation of the case is also a very important reference standard. When a large number of items must be placed in the computer case, only a 4U computer case can accommodate it.

Three, the differences in Appearance and Drag pipe

Compared with a 4U case, a 2U case is much more compact and aesthetically pleasing. In addition, 2U cases take up less space, so the cost of pipe dragging is lower. However, 4U cases take up more space, so the cost of pipe dragging is higher. The vertical ones are more expensive, but their heat pipes have good heat dissipation.

Therefore, when choosing a 2U or 4U industrial control computer case or server case, it is necessary to comprehensively consider all aspects of factors and the additional costs that will be incurred after the purchase. Choose the 2U or 4U chassis that best suits you.

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