deepthought Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) 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, 2019 by deepthought Quote Link to comment
hitman2158 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment
prtsmgr Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) 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, 2019 by prtsmgr Quote Link to comment
deepthought Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment
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