InterTech 3U 3098-S Server Case, 19", Black

InterTech 3U 3098-S is a 19" server rack case aimed at more serious home servers, small business solutions, and laboratory environments. It accommodates standard ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX motherboards, so it doesn't lock you into exotic hardware. The depth of 530 mm and graphics card length up to 300 mm provide enough space for a more meaningful GPU if you are building a NAS with transcoding or light virtualization with GPU acceleration. The black panel without a window, 3U height, and standard 19" format make it easy to integrate into an existing rack.

What you get

The main advantage here is the disk capacity – 5 x 3.5" and 6 x 2.5", which allows you to assemble a decent RAID array + SSDs for cache/OS in a single 3U case. The four 5.25" bays open up options for hot-swap cages, optical drives, or additional panels with buttons/controllers. With 5 expansion slots, you have space for GPUs, HBA/RAID cards, and network adapters, as long as you plan the height and cooling well. Maximum cooler height up to 113 mm directs you towards low tower or more serious boxed/coolers, and the lack of support for liquid cooling keeps you in an entirely air-cooled scenario. The power supply is mounted at the bottom, and you come with your own PSU, giving you the freedom to choose the exact power and efficiency.

• Classic 3U Server Rack form factor for standard 19" cabinets – easy integration into existing rack infrastructure.
• Support for ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini ITX motherboards, allowing you to use both budget and more serious server/workstation boards.
• A total of 5 x 3.5" and 6 x 2.5" bays provide space for a combination of HDDs for volume and SSDs for fast access, suitable for NAS, backup, and services.
• 4 x 5.25" slots on the front allow for the installation of hot-swap cages, optical drives, or additional control panels.
• Max. graphics card length 300 mm allows you to install a meaningful GPU for video processing, VMs, or media server.
• Max. cooler height 113 mm requires compact air coolers and good airflow planning.
• Front 2 x USB 2.0 ports for easy access to flash drives, service tools, and peripherals without digging into the back panel.
• Weight 11.3 kg and dimensions 133 x 485 x 530 mm provide stability in the cabinet without becoming too deep for more compact racks.
• No power supply unit, with a bottom placement that gives you the freedom to choose an appropriate PSU according to your configuration.

Who it is suitable for

This case is suitable if you are building a rack server for NAS, backup, media server, virtualization lab, or small business server and want a serious number of disks in a 3U format. It is also suitable for hybrid solutions – a combination of storage + one GPU for hardware acceleration. It is not the best choice if you are looking for an RGB show, liquid cooling, or a quiet “living room” case outside the cabinet.

The combination of rack form factor, rich disk capacity, and support for standard ATX motherboards makes the InterTech 3U 3098-S a practical base for a serious home or office server, without unnecessary extras and with a focus on functionality.