Phanteks ENTHOO PRO II V2 Brings 13 Drive Bays to Desktop

Phanteks has listed the ENTHOO PRO II V2 server chassis on JD.com in China, offering a high-density storage solution for home lab enthusiasts and small business owners. This release matters because it brings enterprise-grade drive capacity to a consumer-accessible price point, allowing users to build massive storage arrays without buying dedicated rack-mounted hardware. The chassis targets builders who need to house many hard drives while maintaining standard PC form factors.

High-density storage chassis targets home lab builders

The ENTHOO PRO II V2 is a large desktop chassis designed to support SSI-EEB, E-ATX, and ATX motherboards. Phanteks positioned this unit as a versatile platform that bridges the gap between standard PC cases and specialized server enclosures. It provides a robust foundation for high-end workstations that require extensive expansion capabilities.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 570x240x550mm
• Motherboard Support: SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX
• Fan Positions: 15 (expandable to 18)
• 3.5-inch Drive Bays: 10
• 2.5-inch Drive Bays: 11

The chassis measures 570x240x550mm and includes 15 fan positions that expand to 18 with additional brackets. It supports 480mm or 360mm radiators and allows CPU coolers up to 180mm in height, though side fan brackets reduce this clearance to 153mm. The case accommodates graphics cards up to 510mm in length, ensuring compatibility with most modern high-end GPUs.

Storage is the primary focus of this design, with 10 bays for 3.5-inch drives and 11 bays for 2.5-inch drives located on the side and rear panels. The front I/O panel features two USB-A 3.0 ports, one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 port, and dual 3.5mm audio jacks. These connectivity options provide modern high-speed data transfer capabilities alongside standard audio access.

Phanteks lists the ENTHOO PRO II V2 at 1499 CNY (around $221), which converts to around $221. The product became available on JD.com starting July 30, 2024. This pricing makes the high-capacity chassis an affordable option for users looking to maximize storage density in a standard desktop footprint.