Supermicro CSE-721TQ-250B

Supermicro CSE-721TQ-250B is a compact Mini-Tower server chassis designed for small form factor platforms based on Mini-ITX motherboards. It combines 4 hot-swap drive bays with an efficient 250W 80 Plus Bronze power supply, providing a solid base for entry-level servers, storage nodes or dedicated appliances.

Key technical parameters

• Chassis type: Compact Mini-Tower
• Motherboard form factor: Mini ITX
• Drive bays (hot-swap): 4 x 3.5" (option to install 2.5" drives with an additional adapter)
• 5.25" bays: None
• Expansion slots: 1
• Front I/O panel: 2 x USB 2.0
• Cooling: 1 system fan
• Power supply: 250W, 80 Plus Bronze energy efficiency
• Redundant power: No
• Manufacturer warranty: 36 months

Storage-focused design

• 4x hot-swap bays allow quick disk replacement and straightforward capacity scaling without opening the chassis.
• Support for 3.5" drives with the option to mount 2.5" media via an additional adapter enables flexible use of HDDs or SSDs, depending on workload.

Compact platform for Mini-ITX

• Mini-ITX motherboard support enables building dense, space-saving systems suitable for environments with limited rack or desktop space.
• One expansion slot allows integration of an additional controller or interface card, depending on project requirements.

Power and cooling

• 250W 80 Plus Bronze PSU offers energy-efficient operation appropriate for low to medium power configurations.
• Non-redundant power design simplifies the platform and is suitable for scenarios where redundancy is not mandatory.
• Single system fan provides basic airflow for typical compact server or storage builds.

Operational benefits

• Tool-efficient service through hot-swap bays improves maintainability and reduces downtime during drive replacement.
• Front USB 2.0 ports facilitate connection of service media, keyboards or diagnostic tools.
• 36-month manufacturer warranty supports long-term deployment in professional environments.