Suggestions on adding more drives

[tboggie]

Hi All,

 

I have an unRAID box which is filled, currently running 11 drives, 3TBs.

I would like to add more drives without upgrading the current drives to 4tbs. I have four 2tbs which i can add

 

Is there a way to connect an external box to this server and have it all running together or should i get a bigger case?

I also plan to upgrade the PSU as i am already pushing it's limit

 

Here is a pic of the server, as you can see there is no space to add more drives

 

MB - Asus M5A78L-M LX V2

CPU - AMD Sempron 145 OEM Processor

RAM- Patriot Signature 4GB DDR3

[garycase]

This will work well for 4 drives if you have a port-multiplier compatible eSATA connection:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817198047

 

[garycase]

... note that it also wouldn't require changing your power supply, since the drives are powered by the PSU in the external case (this will be true for just about any such case).

 

[tboggie]

This will work well for 4 drives if you have a port-multiplier compatible eSATA connection:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817198047

 

Thanks for the info. MB has no esata connection.

Can i add this card to my server and connect to the icy dock via esata cable

http://uk.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/HDD-Controllers/SATA-Cards/2-Port-SATA-6-Gbps-PCI-Express-eSATA-Controller-Card~PEXESAT32