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DeskPi ITX Case Kit for Super6C (DP-0010)

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SKUDP-0010
CompatibilityDeskPi Super6C Motherboard
Cooling System3× 12V Fans + 6× CM4 Heatsinks
Dimensions270 × 235 × 65 mm

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Description​

The DeskPi ITX Case Kit is a custom Mini-ITX chassis engineered exclusively for the DeskPi Super6C 6-Node Cluster Board. Built with a rigid metal base and a transparent acrylic top cover, it provides robust mechanical protection while allowing direct visual inspection of CM4 node activity LEDs.

Equipped with three high-speed 12V cooling fans and six dedicated aluminum heatsinks, the enclosure creates steady cross-flow airflow across all compute modules and M.2 SSDs, ensuring thermal stability even under continuous multi-node computing workloads.

Specifications​

SpecificationDetails
Form FactorMini-ITX Enclosure
Motherboard SupportDeskPi Super6C Motherboard ONLY
Max Motherboard SizeStandard Mini-ITX (170 × 170 mm)
Storage CompatibilitySupports M.2 NVMe SSDs, M.2 SATA SSDs, and TF/MicroSD cards installed on Super6C
Cooling3× 12V High-Speed Fans (6000 RPM) + 6× Custom CM4 Aluminum Heatsinks
Enclosure Dimensions270 × 235 × 65 mm
WeightNet: 1.04 kg / Gross: 1.23 kg
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Fan Specifications​

  • Operating Voltage: 12V DC
  • Current: 0.05A
  • Rotational Speed: 6000 RPM
  • Airflow: 4.96 CFM
  • Noise Level: 21.16 dBA

Package Contents​

The ITX Case Kit includes all hardware required to enclose your Super6C cluster:

  • 1 × ITX Metal Chassis with Acrylic Top Panel
  • 6 × Aluminum Heatsinks for Raspberry Pi CM4 Modules
  • 3 × 12V High-Speed Cooling Fans
  • 1 × Thermal Pad Sheet (for 6 CM4 modules)
  • 1 × Screwdriver & Assembly Screw Pack
  • 1 × Front Panel Wiring Harness (Power, Reset, LEDs, USB)
note

Raspberry Pi CM4 compute modules and the DeskPi Super6C motherboard are sold separately.

Front Panel Controls & Indicators​

Front Panel

Chassis Overview

Power Button​

  • Short press: Turn on the Super6C motherboard and all powered nodes.
  • Long press (5 seconds): Force power off the motherboard.

Reset Button​

Cluster-Wide Reset Warning

Pressing the Reset button triggers an immediate hardware reset for all 6 CM4 nodes simultaneously. Unsaved in-memory data across your cluster nodes will be lost. Use caution when pressing this button during production or multi-node cluster operations.

Internal Layout & Header Wiring​

Inside ITX Case

The front panel harness routes power, reset, status LEDs, and front USB expansion to the Super6C motherboard:

  1. Front USB Port: Connect the internal USB header cable to the Super6C J6 pin header.
  2. Cooling Fans: Connect the 3 fan power cables to the motherboard headers labeled FAN, FAN2, and FAN3.
  3. Control Buttons & LEDs: Connect the front switch cable harness to the J18 pin header to enable the front power switch, reset switch, and power indicator LED.

Port Definitions

Wiring Headers

Assembly Guide​

Follow these sequential steps to install your Super6C motherboard into the ITX chassis:

Step 1: Install CM4 Modules & Heatsinks​

  1. Seat each Raspberry Pi CM4 module securely into its respective Hirose board-to-board connector on the Super6C motherboard.
  2. Peel off the protective film from the thermal pad and apply the pad to the CM4 Broadcom SoC.
    Thermal Pad Sizing

    The included aluminum heatsink is shaped to accommodate CM4 models with onboard eMMC and Wi-Fi modules, as well as Lite models. Place the thermal pad directly onto the center CPU.

  3. Secure the aluminum heatsink using the supplied M2.5 screws from the underside.
  4. Repeat for all 6 CM4 modules.

Aluminum Heatsinks

Motherboard Installation

Step 2: Mount Motherboard into Chassis​

  1. Lower the Super6C motherboard into the metal chassis and align it with the standoffs.
  2. Secure the motherboard using the provided flat-head mounting screws.
  3. Plug the front USB header cable into the J6 pin header on the Super6C.

USB Header Step A

USB Header Step B

Step 3: Connect Fans and Front Panel Wiring​

  1. Connect the 3 cooling fans to motherboard fan headers (FAN1, FAN2, FAN3).
  2. Attach the power switch, reset switch, and power LED leads to pin header J18.

Step 4: Attach Acrylic Top Panel​

  1. Remove the protective film from both sides of the transparent acrylic top panel.
  2. Align the acrylic panel with the mounting pillars and tighten the top screws.

Acrylic Cover Step A

Acrylic Cover Step B

Fully Assembled

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