AsRock RM23712-C622LM/22E 2U 12-Bay Rackmount Storage Server Barebone

The RM23712-C622LM/22E is a 2U rackmount storage server barebone from AsRock built around a 12-bay drive chassis — a starting platform for integrators who need to spec their own compute, memory, and drive configuration rather than buy a fixed-configuration appliance. At 74.96 lb and 45.00 x 24.13 x 10.75 in (L x W x H), this is a full-depth 2U chassis meant for a standard four-post server rack with adequate rail support, not a shallow edge cabinet. RM23712-C622LM/22E (often searched as RM23712 C622LM/22E) ships as a barebone, meaning the CPU, memory, drives, and OS are supplied and configured separately by the integrator.

Overview

Barebone chassis exist for one reason: control. Instead of locking you into a vendor's preset CPU/RAM/drive bundle, the RM23712-C622LM/22E gives you a 2U shell with 12 drive bays already built into the form factor, so you can size storage capacity to the workload — VMS recording retention, backup targets, or general-purpose bulk storage — without paying for compute you don't need. It's a fit for system integrators and IT teams who already have a drive and component strategy and want a rack-ready shell manufactured to commercial standards.

Key Features

• 12 drive bays in a 2U footprint: a dense bay-to-rack-unit ratio, useful when floor space or cabinet depth is limited but you still need double-digit drive counts for large-volume recording or storage tiers.
• 2U rack form factor: standard rack unit height integrates into existing four-post server racks alongside switches, NVRs, and other 19-inch rack gear without custom mounting.
• 45.00 x 24.13 x 10.75 in chassis: the 24.13-in depth is a full-depth server chassis — confirm your rack and cable management arms have clearance before ordering, especially in shallow network racks.
• 74.96 lb bare chassis weight: plan rail kit weight rating and rack stability accordingly, particularly once populated with 12 drives, a motherboard, and a PSU — fully loaded weight will run well above the bare figure.
• Barebone configuration: no fixed CPU/RAM/drive bundle, which means integrators control total build cost and can match components to the workload instead of buying a pre-set SKU.
• Country of origin: Taiwan: manufactured in Taiwan, relevant for buyers tracking supply chain origin on server hardware procurement.

Integration & Compatibility

As a barebone chassis, the RM23712-C622LM/22E is intended to be paired with compatible AsRock Rack server motherboards and components sized to the 2U/12-bay envelope. If you're building out recording or storage infrastructure, plan this chassis alongside your network video recorders and review a storage and retention guide before finalizing drive count and RAID layout. For power and networking planning around a rack build like this, a PoE planning guide and the broader AsRock catalog are useful references, and pairing the finished build with PoE switches in the same rack keeps camera and storage infrastructure consolidated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the RM23712-C622LM/22E include a CPU, RAM, or drives?

A: No. It ships as a barebone chassis — CPU, memory, storage drives, and OS are sourced and installed separately.

Q: How many drive bays does the RM23712-C622LM/22E have?

A: Twelve drive bays in a 2U rackmount chassis.

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the RM23712-C622LM/22E?

A: 45.00 x 24.13 x 10.75 in (L x W x H), a full-depth 2U chassis at 74.96 lb bare weight.

Q: Where is the RM23712-C622LM/22E manufactured?

A: Taiwan.

James Everett

The RM23712-C622LM/22E crosses my desk most often when an integrator has already settled on a drive and CPU strategy and just needs a rack-ready 12-bay shell to build into — that's what a barebone chassis is for. At 2U with 12 drive bays, the bay density here is the headline number worth planning around.

Technical Highlights:

• 12 drive bays / 2U height: a high bay-to-rack-unit ratio for teams trying to maximize storage density per rack unit without jumping to a 3U or 4U chassis.
• 45.00 x 24.13 x 10.75 in footprint: confirm the 24.13-in depth against your rack's usable depth and cable arm clearance before racking — this is not a shallow-depth chassis.
• 74.96 lb bare weight: factor rail kit load rating for the fully populated weight, since 12 drives plus motherboard and PSU will add meaningfully to this baseline figure.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because this is a barebone, budget separately for a compatible motherboard, CPU(s), memory, PSU, and 12 drives — none of that is included in the chassis itself.
• Watch out on rack depth: at 24.13 in deep, verify clearance in shallower network cabinets before ordering, particularly if it's sharing a rack with shorter-depth switches or NVR appliances.

Where the RM23712-C622LM/22E fits best: a build-your-own 12-bay storage node for a video retention or bulk backup deployment where the integrator is sourcing CPU, RAM, and drives independently and needs the chassis and bay count to match a predetermined storage capacity target.