Why Didn't Aluminum Server Chassis Become Mainstream?

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The server chassis is not only a platform for hardware, but also a representative of the overall image of the host, a stage for showing players' hands-on ability and transformation talents. Because of this, the shape and material of the server rack chassis are constantly being introduced, and various sheet materials are born, including the aluminum chassis. The aluminum chassis is made of pure aluminum by adding some alloy elements. It has the characteristics of light weight, firm structure, high structural strength, and good heat dissipation performance, which is very suitable for a chassis's material requirements. Since the aluminum chassis is so good, why hasn't the server rack chassis become the mainstream in the entire rack chassis market?

1. High cost of aluminum alloy:

The aluminum alloy material is good, but the price is expensive. For example, some aluminum boxes are sold for several thousand yuan, which is even higher than the price of a host. "Every aluminum must be expensive" has become a law in the computer server case. We know that aluminum exists in a compound state in the natural state, and it is difficult for general reducing agents such as carbon and hydrogen to reduce aluminum from aluminum compounds. Later, the electrolytic method was invented to produce aluminum, and metal aluminum was widely used. Undoubtedly, compared with steel plates, the cost of obtaining aluminum materials is higher.

The aluminum alloy chassis has a higher craftsmanship in the production

For traditional steel materials, aluminum materials need to be alloyed with a large number of other materials to achieve comparable strength. In other words, relatively high-quality aluminum can achieve the strength of relatively inferior steel. In terms of material cost, the all-aluminum chassis is a lot higher than the traditional steel chassis.

2. Aluminum chassis is difficult to process:

All parts of the chassis must be punched from the cut plates. Simply put, it is to turn a plate into the shape you want. This link gives birth to the hard disk compartment, side plate, optical drive position, etc. In this part of stamping, the steel plate is easier. Even if the steel has been cooled, it can directly carry out a series of actions such as high-strength stamping, bending, etc., relying on its own good ductility and strength. In the face of some more complex shapes, multiple operations can also be performed through multiple processes to form the desired shape.

The all-aluminum chassis is obviously not so simple. Generally speaking, the aluminum profile must be formed once, and if it is processed twice, it is basically equivalent to complete damage. Therefore, most all-aluminum 19 rack computer case are extremely simple, with few fancy shapes, not only the design is simple, but also contains many compromise factors.

The above reasons why aluminum rack mount pc case have not become mainstream will be shared with you here. To sum up, the choice of chassis should not only consider hardware compatibility, expansion performance, etc., but also consider the material of the chassis. However, as manufacturers continue to invest in aluminum rack mount server case, continue to improve technical processes, reduce the manufacturing cost of aluminum chassis, and promote the popularity of aluminum chassis, I believe that in the near future, aluminum chassis will enter the mainstream market