Rosewill Launches THOR NAS & THOR NAS Pro Cases for DIY NAS and NVR Builds

Rosewill, a trusted name in PC components and enclosures, today announced the availability of its new THOR NAS and THOR NAS Pro chassis. Engineered specifically for building powerful, scalable, and reliable Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, these solutions stand apart by offering massive storage capacity in a full tower, upright desktop form factor—a significant advantage over traditional rackmount chassis for home, office, and studio environments.

Designed to meet the growing demands of users requiring expansive storage without dedicated rack space, these full tower cases prioritize massive capacity, robust cooling, and user-friendly accessibility:

1. Full Tower Upright Design:

• Desktop Placement: Unlike rackmount chassis requiring specialized cabinets, the THOR NAS series offers a conventional full tower footprint, designed to sit conveniently on or under a desk.
• Simplified Access & Maintenance: The upright tower design provides easy front and side access for drive installation, upgrades, and maintenance without complex rail systems.
• Aesthetic Integration: Blends seamlessly into home office or studio settings, avoiding the industrial look of server racks.

2. Exceptional Expandability with Hot-Swap Flexibility:

• THOR NAS: Base configuration supports 11x 3.5″ HDDs + 2x 2.5″ SSDs via internal trays. Its true power lies in extreme scalability – equipped to accommodate up to three optional Rosewill hot-swap drive cages (sold separately). Adding these cages transforms it into a high-availability solution supporting up to 12x hot-swappable 3.5″ HDDs + 2x 2.5″ SSDs.
• THOR NAS Pro: Delivers out-of-the-box readiness with 8x pre-installed hot-swappable 3.5″ bays (via two included cages). This is complemented by support for an additional 5x 3.5″ HDDs + 2x 2.5″ SSDs via internal trays, totaling an impressive 13x 3.5″ HDDs + 2x 2.5″ SSDs. The Pro model offers maximum flexibility and uptime from day one.

3. Optimized Airflow & Superior Cooling in a Full Tower Chassis: The generous internal space inherent to the full tower design is a critical asset for thermal management. Combined with one pre-installed 140 mm PWM fans, and support for additional fans or liquid cooling radiators, this spacious layout ensures exceptional airflow and efficient heat dissipation for high-density drive arrays and critical components, maintaining optimal operating temperatures and long-term reliability.

4. Durability & Convenience: Sturdy steel construction ensures longevity. Both models offer front-panel newest USB 3.2 TYPE C port for ultrafast data transfer.

Target Audience & Use Cases:

• Home Users & Media Enthusiasts: Consolidating large media libraries (photos, videos, music) in a desktop-friendly format.
• Small/Medium Businesses & Remote Offices: Cost-effective, high-capacity file servers or backup targets without rack infrastructure.
• Creative Professionals: Centralized, high-capacity storage for photo/video editing workflows.
• Home Lab & Tech Enthusiasts: Building powerful custom NAS, unRAID, or TrueNAS servers.
• Surveillance System Storage (NVR): Reliable storage for multiple camera feeds.