Anyone using rack mount cases?

[NJAVGOD]

If you are what brand? How is it working out for you?

 

Thanks!

[NJAVGOD]

I guess no one is using one.

[limetech]

We haven't found the ideal PATA rackmount case.  There are a few SATA ones that are "almost" ideal - if only they didn't sound like a jet engine.

[NJAVGOD]

THe case is going in the basement. So sound or fan noise don't matter.

[melechmet]

So before we see some SIL/NORCO support, I wanted to share my config for a smallish (in terms of depth) 4U rack mount 12 disk SATA rig:

 

Aluminum SATA HDD Hot-Swap 3-in-2 Mobil Rack BP-SATA2131B $80 x 4 (BP-SATA2131B)

4 U case $85 (4080BK)

 

Total with shipping in the US is $30 for $495.00 in total.

 

That's a case 2 fans, 12 SATA removable mobile rack enclosures.

 

http://www.plinkusa.net/web4080.htm

 

I'll also use a quiet Seasonic (400w) Power supply that I already have since this is not going into the basement and will be in a cabinet in my HT. I'll also see if I can Add a quite 120MM fan in the back to help the exhaust.

 

-alex

 

[Aaron Oz]

Well, that 4U rack mount case is a STEAL!  I knew that was a good price, but I checked around and found that there's nothing close.  Mine will arrive on the 26th.  Now I get to swap everything into a new case.

[daquint]

So before we see some SIL/NORCO support, I wanted to share my config for a smallish (in terms of depth) 4U rack mount 12 disk SATA rig:

 

Aluminum SATA HDD Hot-Swap 3-in-2 Mobil Rack BP-SATA2131B $80 x 4 (BP-SATA2131B)

4 U case $85 (4080BK)

 

Total with shipping in the US is $30 for $495.00 in total.

 

That's a case 2 fans, 12 SATA removable mobile rack enclosures.

 

http://www.plinkusa.net/web4080.htm

 

I'll also use a quiet Seasonic (400w) Power supply that I already have since this is not going into the basement and will be in a cabinet in my HT. I'll also see if I can Add a quite 120MM fan in the back to help the exhaust.

 

-alex

 

 

I agree with Aaron. This is a great bargain. My unraid is in full swing now. However, i am quickly getting to the "2nd set" of harddrive now (7-12) and i will need a 2nd psu to support it. do you guys have a good spot to put it in this rackmount case.

I am totally new at the dual psu thing, so any help would be appreciatated.

 

Thanks

 

[mjkobb]

I'm very interested in hearing the answer to that question as well.  What's the scoop on fitting a large enough single supply, or a second supply, into this case?

 

Seems like it should do "okay" in terms of noise, depending upon the fans used.  What's your experience?

 

Thanks for the great tip!  Looks like this could really be a winner.