I would like opinions on this case

http://cgi.ebay.com/4U-Server-Case-w-20-Hot-Swappable-SATA-SAS-Drive-Bay_W0QQitemZ220291000715QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

 

Also what is the best MD and SATA card(2) combo to bring this server up to it's full 20 drive potential

 

thanks in advance

there are at least 3 threads about that case already. see if you can find em

Be forewarned, it is LOUD AS HELL... sounds like a jet engine taking off.

 

 

lol its not that loud. Its not even as loud as a last generation Dell server.

 

If you used to quiet Pcs its loud. if your used to servers its quiet IMHO

Unless I'm looking at the wrong case you can get the same case at the Egg for a hundred less..

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811219021

RULE: ALWAYS go to newegg first!

RULE: ALWAYS go to newegg first!

 

Yes good rule, to add to that... anything you see on eBay that is currently available as new, see newegg or do a web search first.

eBay is good for old and used hardware.  it's rare to find a low price on a brand new item. (but it does happen... just rarely)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180298498079

 

With the 30% Microsoft cashback that actually is a good deal at $248 shipped.

 

I barely talked myself out of buying one and then succumbed to cheap 1.5tb drives instead.