The Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2 is a black steel full-tower PC case for workstation and server builds, with support for SSI-EEB motherboards, up to 11 expansion slots, and as many as 15 fans. Its spacious layout suits high-performance systems that need room for extensive cooling and expansion.
Recommended For
- Workstation builders running multiple GPUs for AI development, deep learning, scientific simulation, or other compute-heavy tasks; the case is positioned for multi-GPU systems and provides 11 expansion slots plus a fan bracket aimed at the CPU and PCIe area.
- Server and workstation builders using SSI-EEB or E-ATX motherboards who need room for large boards, multiple expansion cards, and flexible cooling.
- Home-server and storage builders who want to house up to 10 3.5-inch HDDs in the same system as workstation-class hardware.
- Builders planning a custom-cooling or high-airflow setup who want multiple fan positions and support for large radiators, including up to 480 mm at the front or side.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- For a multi-GPU workstation running AI, rendering, or other long-duration compute jobs, the case’s server-board support and airflow options give builders room to arrange large components and direct cooling toward the CPU and PCIe area.
- For a home or small-office storage server, the multiple drive mounts make it practical to consolidate shared files, backups, or media libraries in one tower; drive count and cooling needs depend on the build.
- For a workstation or server with a large SSI-EEB motherboard and several PCIe add-in cards, the spacious full-tower layout helps accommodate server-class hardware that may not fit in a typical PC case.
- For a high-heat CPU or GPU build, a builder can use large radiators and multiple fan positions to plan a custom cooling setup around sustained workloads; fans and cooling hardware need to be selected for the specific components.
- For a desktop server that stays in one place and may be upgraded over time, the full-tower format leaves room to change the storage, cooling, or expansion-card setup without starting with a compact, space-constrained case.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Workstation and server builds needing support for SSI-EEB and other motherboard sizes, multiple drive bays, extensive expansion, and flexible fan and radiator mounting |
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| Case Type And Compatibility | Full tower case compatible with XL-ATX, SSI-EEB, E-ATX, ATX, micro-ATX, and mini-ITX motherboards |
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| Construction And Appearance | Steel construction with all-metal mesh panels in black |
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| Drive Bays And Storage | 10 internal 3.5-inch bays and 11 internal 2.5-inch bays, for 21 internal bays total |
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| Expansion And Component Clearance | 11 expansion slots; supports graphics cards up to 503 mm, CPU coolers up to 195 mm, and power supplies up to 240 mm |
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| Cooling And Radiator Support | Fan mounting options: front 3×140 mm or 4×120 mm, rear 1×120 mm or 1×140 mm, side 4×120 mm, and top 3×120 mm or 3×140 mm. Radiator support: front up to 420 or 480 mm, rear up to 120 mm, side up to 480 mm, and top up to 360 mm |
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| Front I/O And Controls | Front I/O includes USB-C Gen 2, two USB 3.0 ports, a microphone/headphone combo jack, power and reset buttons, and internal connectors for power, reset, HD audio, power LED, HDD LED, USB 3.0, and USB 3.1 Gen 2. Three USB ports total, including two USB 3.0 ports |
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| Dimensions And Weight | 570 × 240 × 550 mm (L × W × H), or 22.44 × 9.45 × 21.65 inches (depth × width × height); weighs 11.32 kg |
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| Model Identifiers | Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2, part number PH-ES620PC_BK03 |
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