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rack case for disk farm

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acaeti

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So it comes to this - 2 computer both with >1TB of RAID 1 just isn't enough space and is too much of a pain in the ass to keep turning on and off to make available DVD images.

I am looking for a rack or pedestal case that I can jam 12+ 3.5" disks into. I have a K8N-E Deluxe motherboard with 8 ports of SATA and will be getting additional SATA controllers to connect all the disks, and plan on running 2-3 raid sets of linux software RAID-5. I guess I'll also need a strong PSU for the unit as well.

Any suggestions out there? Or tell me this is the wrong way to do it and suggest something better!
 
HAve you seen a case large enough for three of those? The largest I have seen is the CM Stacker with 7 external 5.25" bays, enough for only two 5-in-3 modules.
 
Originally posted by: acaeti
HAve you seen a case large enough for three of those? The largest I have seen is the CM Stacker with 7 external 5.25" bays, enough for only two 5-in-3 modules.
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I have one, but I'm not quite sure how much you want to spend... I can fit two more in mine I think.
 
How about anyone seen a 4U case that has 5.25" or a bunch of 3.25" bays rotated vertical like those Apple fiber channel RAID things?
 
Wow what a beast! Daddy likey 🙂. I will have to seriously consider that, though I'm sure shipping is a mint... Thanks for the pointer though!
 
Originally posted by: acaeti
Wow what a beast! Daddy likey 🙂. I will have to seriously consider that, though I'm sure shipping is a mint... Thanks for the pointer though!
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No problem. I literally did research for 1.5 years before finding this, and then tried another year to get it (I finally found out about ordering directly from Maxpoint/Enermax).
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: InlineFour
What motherboard are using in your server Fullmetal Chocobo?
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Supermicro X5DAE. No OCing, but damn it's a wonderful board.
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What are your thoughts and oppinions on Tyan boards? I just bought the Tomcat i845GL for my budget server build. Here's the thread for complete specs.
 
Originally posted by: InlineFour
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: InlineFour
What motherboard are using in your server Fullmetal Chocobo?
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Supermicro X5DAE. No OCing, but damn it's a wonderful board.
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What are your thoughts and oppinions on Tyan boards? I just bought the Tomcat i845GL for my budget server build. Here's the thread for complete specs.
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Tyan's are excellent. By far some of the more superior consumer level boards, especially for a server rig. Definitely a good choice. I had a Tyan back when I had a P4 setup, and my experience with them has been great.
 
One of these: CG S101

Three of these: 4-in-3 More pix available on newegg.

If you decide to go that route or similar, I have one of the 4-in-3 cages for sale - click the link in my sig. Good luck.

.bh.
 
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