What removable hard drive tray would you buy?

[erikatcuse]

Hi I'm building a media server and will need 12 removable hard drive trays. What are you guys using? I'm considering the ones below. Any thoughts? Thanks Erik

KINGWIN KF-21 (Aluminum 15.99 each for 12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817121109

KINGWIN KF-20 (Plastic and Aluminum 7.99 each for 12)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16817121101

Genica GN210 (All plastic I think but cheap at 5.59)
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?in...ng&cm_ite=total

Or
Cremax MB-123 (Aluminum nice design at 19.20)
http://www.censuspc.com/product.php?productid=692&cat=0&page=1

All the prices are without shipping.
I'm leaning toward the kingwin kf-21...good reviews from newegg users and looks to be good construction. Any thoughts on any of these bays would be great

 

[corkyg]

Go with the Kingwin KF-21. I have used these for several years. The all aluminum is worth it - and they work well. I have used three mobile racks with an assortment of HDD inner trays.

BTW - you can by the inner trays separately if you need to be able to insert various drives in a particular slot. I always have reserve drives cloned and ready to slap in in the event of any drive failure.

 

[Auric]

I have a couple KF-21's and would buy 'em again. Al is sturdy and good for keeping 'em cool Personally I prefer the sliding switch to the key type but I seem to be in the minority judging by availability (vipower is one manufacturer). Newegg pricing may suck eggs due to their nefarious shipping scheme so shop around no matter what model you decide upon.

 

[corkyg]

Sliding switch is purely electronic. The key switch is both electronic and mechanical - it locks the tray in the rack.

 

[Auric]

Yeah, unless it's pulled in which case it will promptly break... I am guessing... kinda like, say, when the front door on most homes is "locked" but is really just a token gesture when faced with a good kick. Ergo, it is of dubious value ("show" or "liability") and really just an annoyance to the user(s).