September 23, 20205 yr Hi - I recently set up my first Unraid server and loving it. I repurposed an old Corsair tower. It has 4 3.5" bays and two 5.25" bays above. I want to add two more drives into this system, a 2.5" SSD and another 3.5" magnetic disk. I am missing the plastic runners to hold the last existing 3.5" bay, sadly. What is the best way to add the two additional drives (and maybe leave further expansion space)? I assume putting some kind of mounts or cage into the 5.25" area makes sense, but the array of products is dizzying, and I'm not sure what additional cooling might be wise. Thanks! Pic of existing setup here:
September 23, 20205 yr You could use one 5.25 bay to add 2.5 drives, ideally SSDs. You can have between 4 to 8 2.5 drives in a 5.25 bay. https://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=293 Or some 2.5 drives and a slim optical drive. https://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=285
September 23, 20205 yr Author 7 minutes ago, ChatNoir said: You could use one 5.25 bay to add 2.5 drives, ideally SSDs. You can have between 4 to 8 2.5 drives in a 5.25 bay. https://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=293 Or some 2.5 drives and a slim optical drive. https://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=285 Thanks! I'm looking specifically to add one 2.5 SSD (as a cache disk) and one 3.5" magnetic disk (as a regular pool disk).
September 23, 20205 yr I saw on Icydock website that they are working on a concept that would be great for you : https://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=269 Not sure though if or when it they would release it. Maybe other have this type of product. Edited September 23, 20205 yr by ChatNoir
September 23, 20205 yr 51 minutes ago, Mxyztplk said: add one 2.5 SSD (as a cache disk) and one 3.5" magnetic disk (as a regular pool disk). Icy Dock FLEX-FIT Trio with room for an additional 2.5
September 23, 20205 yr 4 hours ago, trurl said: Icy Dock FLEX-FIT Trio with room for an additional 2.5 Looks like I did not spend enough time on Icydock website. I am very please with the build quality of my 8x 2.5 in 1x 5.25 though.
September 24, 20205 yr Here is what I used and have zero complaints with... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YQKHL8N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You could move 3-3.5's to the top, with their own cooling provided by the IcyDock and one 3.5 and SSD's in the lower cage. The plastic runners in the lower cage should also accept 2.5" SSD's. The fan on the IcyDock is adjustable. The only thing with it is the front is not aesthetically pleasing, but in my case that is not an issue. Edited September 24, 20205 yr by SirReal63
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