234xs vs DriveRack PA2
The DriveRack PA2 costs about $219 more than the 234xs and buys you 3 more I/O, plus RJ45 (Ethernet) and USB-B.
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234xs| Spec | 234xs | DriveRack PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 4.0 lbs | 5.3 lbs |
| Power draw | 15W | 22W |
| Depth | 175.26 mm | 146 mm |
| I/O count | 9 | 12 |
| Price | ~$380 | ~$599 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
234xs
Nothing the DriveRack PA2 doesn't also have.
DriveRack PA2
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- USB-B
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.