Inter-Tech Box IPC 4U-4098-S, 4U 19

The Inter-Tech IPC 4U-4098-S is a 19" 4U rack chassis designed for ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. It features up to 6 x 5.25" external bays, 5 x 3.5" internal bays and 6 x 2.5" internal bays, two front USB 3.0 ports, lockable front doors, removable HDD cages and dust filters. Dimensions approx. 178 x 485 x 520 mm; steel construction (1.0–1.2 mm).

Specifications

• Form factor: 4U 19" rack.
• Motherboard support: ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX (max. 305 x 300 mm).
• Drive bays: 6 x 5.25" (external), 5 x 3.5" (internal), 6 x 2.5" (internal).
• Front I/O: 2 x USB 3.0.
• Cooling: Rear 2 x 80 mm fan positions (3-pin).
• Material: Steel, 1.0–1.2 mm.
• Dimensions (H/W/D): 178 x 485 x 520 mm.
• Net weight: 11.36 kg.
• Warranty: 24 months.

Quick review

The IPC 4U-4098-S is a practical and cost-effective 4U rack case for home labs and small office servers. It offers extensive drive bay capacity and security features like lockable front doors and included keys, plus front USB 3.0 for convenient access.

• Pros: many external 5.25" bays, removable HDD cages, dust filters, lockable front doors.
• Cons: heavier and built from standard-gauge steel (1.0–1.2 mm) — ideal for budget-conscious builds rather than premium/dense datacenter use.