I currently have a 4 drive QNAP but need to upgrade to something that has more capacity potential. Contemplated building a system but stumbled on this and can't figure out why I wouldn't get it...if for nothing other than the case. Am I missing something?

 

If I was to get this, would I be able to run it out of the box as a simple mass storage server? I don't run plex and don't intend to. I just use the box to store files, music, etc. Worst case, I could keep the case and replace the guts...Still ahead compared to the cost of a new Norco 24bay case. Again, maybe I'm missing something and I'm just not seeing it. Any help is appreciated.

 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Supermicro-24-Bay-Chassis-SAS846TQ-SATA-Server-AMD-QC-2-10GHz-16GB-4x4GB-H8DME-2-/172292680402?hash=item281d71aad2:g:wacAAOSwnQhXoN4U

 

Specs:

• Chassis Manufacturer:  Supermicro
  
• Backplane: SAS846TQ rev. 3.1
  
• Motherboard: H8DME-2 2.01A
  
• Processor: 1X Quad-Core AMD Opteron 2.10GHz 2372 HE
  
• RAM: 16GB  4x4GB
  
• RAM Open Slots: 12 Open
  
• Hard Drive : None
  
• # Power Supplies: 2 x 900 W
  
• HD Controller: 3x Supermicro SAT2-MV8
  
• IPMI: SIM1U+ with AOC-USB2RJ45
  
• Optical Drive: None
  

 

I don't see why not - except for the Supermicro SAT2-MV8 controller. Double check that the chip works though.

SAT2-MV8 works fine.

Thanks for the replies. I know it'll be loud, but my rack is in the basement and won't disturb anyone. Long term plan would probably be to rebuild a new machine in this case as time/money permits. Just figured this could work for my needs now until then.