I'm starting a project to expand my server storage.  The server is currently housed in a Fractal Design Node 605, which has been fantastic and will live in my HiFi stack for years to come.  I want to make an enclosure using a DIYAudio Pesante 4U - a custom HiFi chassis that matches the 605 so well that they look like they were made for each other. 

 

Can anyone recommend drive cages/caddies that can be used in custom drive enclosures?  I only need to physically mount the drives, I'm not looking for server-like locking caddies and backplanes.  I don't mind doing some custom fab work, so I can retrofit pretty much anything that people can suggest.  Ideas so far include buying individual cages meant for existing cases - I know Fractal for example sells replacement parts.  I've also considered buying a few old cases and just cutting out their drive bays.  I'd prefer something more specific to this use case, so I'm hoping there are folks around here with some experience in custom drive housing.

 

 

Edited May 28, 20197 yr by deepthought

Here you are:

 

https://www.nanoxiausa.com/collections/spare-parts

 

Sorry for that, available just in EU https://www.icydock.de/goods.php?id=139

 

Again sorry, EOL https://www.caseking.de/en/lian-li-ex-36a1-hdd-rack-silver-geli-478.html

 

Maybe have a look on ebay for Lian Li EX-36A1 

 

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/accessories/hdd-drive-tray-kit-type-a

 

http://www.fractal-design.com/home/where-to-buy?continent=n.america

 

Good luck with your search

Here's a DIY option.

https://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php/475428-Home-made-hard-drive-rack

 

https://forums.unraid.net/topic/9818-do-it-yourself-5in3-racks-diy/

 

Edited May 30, 20197 yr by prtsmgr

Those links are really helpful, thank you!  I had started thinking of some completely custom cages and those links are great inspiration.  I'd never have guessed that Home Depot would be such a large part of my Unraid build