SILVERSTONE CS380 ATX Mid Tower Cabinet (Black)

The SilverStone CS380 (model SST-CS380B) is an ATX mid-tower chassis engineered around network-attached storage and high-capacity workstation builds. Its defining feature is the built-in backplane that supports eight hot-swappable 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives — all of which are also compatible with 2.5-inch drives — allowing you to swap disks without powering down your system. Two external 5.25-inch drive bays add further flexibility for optical drives or bay converters. A lockable front door provides physical security for your drives, the power button, and front I/O ports, reducing the risk of accidental interruption or unauthorised access. The chassis accepts ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, giving builders a broad range of platform choices. Seven expansion slots accommodate standard add-in cards up to 241 mm (9.5 inches) in length, with a width restriction of 149 mm (5.9 inches). CPU coolers up to 146 mm tall are supported. Thermal management is handled by three pre-installed 120 mm fans: two are dedicated to the drive bracket assembly to keep the hot-swap bays cool under sustained workloads, and one sits at the rear exhaust position, which is also compatible with a 120 mm radiator for those considering a compact liquid-cooling loop. Rich filtered intake vents throughout the chassis complement the fan layout and help limit dust ingress. Front I/O is practical and accessible: two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a headphone/audio jack, and a microphone port are all protected behind the lockable door. The power supply bay accepts a standard PS2 (ATX) unit. The chassis is constructed from a steel body with a plastic front door and measures 215.3 mm (W) × 426.5 mm (H) × 487.5 mm (D) for a total internal volume of 44.7 litres — compact for what it offers. Verified Specifications: – Model: SST-CS380B (Black) – Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX – External drive bays: 2 × 5.25-inch – Hot-swap bays: 8 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (2.5-inch compatible), with built-in backplane – Internal drive bays: None listed – Fans: 1 × 120 mm rear (included); 2 × 120 mm dedicated drive-bracket fans (included) – Expansion slots: 7 – Expansion card length: up to 241 mm; width limit 149 mm – CPU cooler height limit: 146 mm – Front I/O: 2 × USB 3.0 Type-A, 1 × audio, 1 × microphone – Power supply: Standard PS2 (ATX) – Material: Steel body, plastic front door – Dimensions: 215.3 mm (W) × 426.5 mm (H) × 487.5 mm (D) / 44.7 L – Colour: Black