Rosewill, a long-recognized name in PC components and server hardware, has announced the new Hearth Series NAS server case. Designed to offer enterprise-level storage density and robust thermal performance for home users, enthusiasts, and small business founders, the Hearth NAS and Hearth NAS Pro provide flexible and expandable storage solutions.

Key Points

  • Two models available: Hearth NAS and Hearth NAS Pro, catering to different storage needs.
  • Constructed from durable SECC steel, supporting large E-ATX motherboards.
  • Wide drive bays for 3.5″ HDDs and 2.5″ SSDs.
  • Robust cooling system with multiple PWM fans and AIO liquid cooling support.
  • Front panel features USB 3.2 Type-C and USB 3.0 ports.

Sturdy Design and Versatile Structure

Both the Hearth NAS and Hearth NAS Pro are built from SECC steel to provide a solid foundation for extensive storage arrays. These cases are designed to accommodate motherboards up to E-ATX size (12″ x 13″), offering broad compatibility with various system configurations such as standard ATX and Mini-ATX. With 10 expansion slots, builders have ample space for additional components.

The front panel is equipped with modern connections that allow easy access to external storage and peripherals; it includes USB 3.2 Type-C and USB 3.0 ports. For thermal management, this series comes standard with five 120 mm PWM fans and supports 360 mm AIO liquid coolers, ensuring that continuously running heavy workloads stay cool.

Hearth NAS: Flexible Storage for Enthusiasts

The standard Hearth NAS model is designed for users seeking a balance between storage capacity and cost-effectiveness. It offers a flexible layout suitable for creating media servers, self-hosted clouds, or backup solutions.

Key features of the Hearth NAS include:

  • 6 x 3.5″ hot-swap HDD bays for easy drive management without system downtime.
  • 6 x 2.5″ internal SSD bays for high-speed solid-state storage.
  • 2 x 5.25″ external bays for optical drives, fan controllers, or additional storage cages.
  • Support for standard ATX power supplies.
  • Support for five 120 mm PWM fans and 240 mm AIO coolers.

Hearth NAS Pro: Maximum Drive Density

For users needing maximum storage capacity, the Hearth NAS Pro doubles the number of 3.5″ hot-swap HDD bays compared to the standard model. This makes it ideal for high-density storage environments where large data volumes are critical.

Key features of the Hearth NAS Pro include:

  • 12 x 3.5″ hot-swap HDD bays.
  • 6 x 2.5″ internal SSD bays.
  • Full support for E-ATX, ATX, and Mini-ATX motherboards.
  • Support for five 120 mm PWM fans and 240 mm to 360 mm AIO liquid coolers.

The Hearth Series aims to offer professional-level storage capacity and scalability at a more accessible price point, enabling users to create powerful NAS solutions for personal or small business needs.