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A short list of cases to stuff your drives in. If you have any good recommendations post them in the /hsg/ thread or create an account and add it to the list you lazy fuck. Rackmount cases are also welcome. If you own, or have owned one of these cases feel free to write a short review about what you like and dislike about the case. I will try to add as much detail to the pros and cons list as possible, especially anything that would help people avoid unfortunate surprises. | A short list of cases to stuff your drives in. If you have any good recommendations post them in the /hsg/ thread or create an account and add it to the list you lazy fuck. Rackmount cases are also welcome. If you own, or have owned one of these cases feel free to write a short review about what you like and dislike about the case. I will try to add as much detail to the pros and cons list as possible, especially anything that would help people avoid unfortunate surprises. | ||
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==Consumer cases== | ==Consumer cases== | ||
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=== 6 or Less Drives⠀=== | === 6 or Less Drives⠀=== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | |[[File:BitFenix Phenom Mini ITX.jpg|center|250px]]|| [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/R7mLrH/bitfenix-case-bfcphe300kkxkkrp BitFenix Phenom Mini ITX] || 5+1 (use included adapter for 5.25 bay) || 0 || ITX |
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* Compact | * Compact | ||
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* Limited expandability, only two expansion slots | * Limited expandability, only two expansion slots | ||
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− | | | + | |[[File:Cooler Master Elite 110.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QCjG3C/cooler-master-case-rc110kkn2 Cooler Master Elite 110] || 3 || 1 || ITX |
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*Compact | *Compact | ||
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*PSU sticks out the back, might be annoying for some | *PSU sticks out the back, might be annoying for some | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Core 500.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/LvnG3C/fractal-design-case-fdcacore500bk Fractal Design Core 500] || 3 || 3 || ITX, DTX |
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*Good price (50USD) | *Good price (50USD) | ||
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*Wiring can be a bit difficult if you put an optical drive in the included 5.25in bay | *Wiring can be a bit difficult if you put an optical drive in the included 5.25in bay | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Node 304.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BWFPxr/fractal-design-case-fdcanode304bl Fractal Design Node 304] || 6 || 0 || ITX, Thin Mini ITX, DTX |
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*Surprisingly large storage capacity for size | *Surprisingly large storage capacity for size | ||
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*Larger than most other ITX cases | *Larger than most other ITX cases | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Cooler Master N200.png|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/T3rG3C/cooler-master-case-nse200kkn1 Cooler Master N200] || 3 || 4 || mATX, ITX |
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*Good price (40-50USD) | *Good price (40-50USD) | ||
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*Limited storage | *Limited storage | ||
*Very large compared to other options in this category | *Very large compared to other options in this category | ||
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+ | | [[File:Chenbro_SR301.jpg|center|250px]] || Chenbro SR30169T3 || 4 || 2 || Mini ITX | ||
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+ | *Looks absolutely sick | ||
+ | *Very high end construction, just a scaled down version of what you'd expect from a rack mount vendor | ||
+ | *Hot swap bays are legit, no chinky plastics or "tooless" | ||
+ | *Autistic airflow route favours keeping drives cool over everything else (average 30C idle temp of 4x 10TB non-helium drives) | ||
+ | || | ||
+ | *Expensive AF (100+ USD) | ||
+ | *As supplied, there are holes at the top and backplane of the drive bays which creates a infinite loop of hot air (fixed with sticky tape) | ||
+ | *Not suitable for >100W TDP chips | ||
+ | *Extremely painful serviceability, you need to take the MB out to get the PSU out unless your cooler is under 35mm, the ducted 120mm fan is the last to go in first to come out and is held in with the worlds firmest plastic clip | ||
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=== 6-10 Drives⠀=== | === 6-10 Drives⠀=== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Node 804.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/yTdqqs/fractal-design-case-fdcanode804blw Fractal Design Node 804] || 8 (10 if bottom 2 mounting points are used) || 2 (4 if bottom 2 mounting points are used) || mATX, ITX |
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*Lots of storage options. 2 2.5in mounts (inside front panel), and 2 mounts for drives of either size (attached directly to bottom of case) | *Lots of storage options. 2 2.5in mounts (inside front panel), and 2 mounts for drives of either size (attached directly to bottom of case) | ||
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*Cable clearance on the second cage is questionable Use angled sata cables if possible and be careful with SAS to sata cables if using SAS drives | *Cable clearance on the second cage is questionable Use angled sata cables if possible and be careful with SAS to sata cables if using SAS drives | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Lian Li Q26.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wqs8TW/lian-li-case-pcq26b Lian Li Q26] || 10 || 1 || ITX |
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*Compact | *Compact | ||
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*Limited to ITX only | *Limited to ITX only | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Define R6.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jGGxFT/fractal-design-define-r6-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-ca-def-r6-bk Fractal Design Define R6] || 11 (if all tray slots are used) || 2 || ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Plenty of expansion options | *Plenty of expansion options | ||
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*Large | *Large | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Antec P101 Silent.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3x3H99/antec-p101-silent-atx-mid-tower-case-p101silent Antec P101 Silent] || 8 || 2 || EATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Plenty of airflow over the drives with three intake fans | *Plenty of airflow over the drives with three intake fans | ||
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*Large | *Large | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Cooler Master N400.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wNrG3C/cooler-master-case-nse400kkn2 Cooler Master N400] || 7+1 external || 2 || ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Cheap. Can be found for ~60USD or less used | *Cheap. Can be found for ~60USD or less used | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Define 7.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/L8xbt6/fractal-design-define-7-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-def7a-01 Fractal Design Define 7] || 14 (if all tray slots are used) || 4 || E-ATX(285 mm), ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Huge storage capacity | *Huge storage capacity | ||
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*Supports a wide range of motherboard form factors | *Supports a wide range of motherboard form factors | ||
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− | *Doesn’t come with all of the HDD mounting brackets so you have to buy more to get the full capacity. (Comes with 6x3.5 type B trays, packs of 2 are ~$15) | + | *Doesn’t come with all of the HDD mounting brackets so you have to buy more to get the full capacity. (Comes with 6x3.5 type B trays, packs of 2 are ~$15 or you can 3d print them from [https://https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487637 here] ) |
*Large | *Large | ||
*Somewhat pricey. (sometimes goes on sale for < 100USD) | *Somewhat pricey. (sometimes goes on sale for < 100USD) | ||
*Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | *Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Fractal Design Define 7 XL.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dyLwrH/fractal-design-define-7-xl-atx-full-tower-case-fd-c-def7x-01 Fractal Design Define 7 XL] || 18 (if all tray slots are used) || 5 || SSI CEB, SSI EEB, EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Huge storage capacity | *Huge storage capacity | ||
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*Supports a wide range of motherboard form factors | *Supports a wide range of motherboard form factors | ||
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− | *Doesn’t come with all of the HDD mounting brackets so you have to buy more to get the full capacity. (Comes with 6x3.5 type B trays, packs of 2 are ~$15) | + | *Doesn’t come with all of the HDD mounting brackets so you have to buy more to get the full capacity. (Comes with 6x3.5 type B trays, packs of 2 are ~$15 or you can 3d print them from [https://https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4487637 here]) |
*Large | *Large | ||
*Pricy, especially when factoring in extra brackets | *Pricy, especially when factoring in extra brackets | ||
*Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | *Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Corsair 750D.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BKW9TW/corsair-case-750d Corsair 750D] || 6 (12 with extra drive cages, [https://hardforum.com/data/attachment-files/2019/06/218054_0735052B-E393-4FC4-AF9A-8FC8BC6263A6_1534256712533.jpeg 24 modded] ) || 4 || XL ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Huge potential storage capacity | *Huge potential storage capacity | ||
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*Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | *Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Cooler Master CM Stacker 810.png|center|250px]] || Cooler Master CM Stacker 810 (or any CM stacker case) || 0 (up to 20 if modded, using 5.25 to 3.5 adapters) || 0 || XL ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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*Huge storage potential | *Huge storage potential | ||
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=== 2U⠀=== | === 2U⠀=== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | | [[File:Supermicro SuperChassis 826.jpg|center|250px]] || [https://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/?chs=826 Supermicro SuperChassis 826] (several SKUs)|| 12 (24 Disk Shelf) || 2 (Some SKUs. Rear Hotswap bays) || ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX (Depends on SKU) |
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*Some SKUs support SAS and Sata drives | *Some SKUs support SAS and Sata drives | ||
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=== 3U⠀=== | === 3U⠀=== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | | [[File:Norco-3216.jpg|center|250px]] || [http://www.norcotek.com/product/rpc-3216/ Norco-3216] || 16 || 2 || EEB, CEB, ATX mATX, ITX |
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*Huge capacity | *Huge capacity | ||
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=== 4U⠀=== | === 4U⠀=== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%;" | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 95%;" |
− | ! Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! Pros !! Cons | + | ! class=unsortable|Image !! Name !! Number of 3.5in drive bays !! Number of 2.5 in drives bays !! Supported Form Factors !! class=unsortable|Pros !! class=unsortable|Cons |
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− | | | + | | [[File:Rosewill RSV-L4500.jpg|center|250px]] || Rosewill RSV-L4500 || 15 || 0 || E-ATX ATX |
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*Huge capacity | *Huge capacity | ||
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*Build quality may vary | *Build quality may vary | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Netapp DS4246-DS4243.jpg|center|250px]] || Netapp DS4246/DS4243 || 24 || 0 || n/a |
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*Huge capacity | *Huge capacity | ||
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*Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | *Lots of drives use a lot of electricity | ||
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− | | | + | | [[File:Supermicro SuperChassis 846.jpg|center|250px]] || Supermicro SuperChassis 846|| 24 || 2 || EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX (Depends on SKU) |
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*Huge capacity | *Huge capacity | ||
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*Expensive | *Expensive | ||
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− | + | | [[File:HSG_CASE_codegen.jpg|center|250px]] || Codegen 600mm 4U Rackmount Server Case, || 8 (up to 13 with 5 bay 5.25 adapter) || 0 || E-ATX/ATX | |
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+ | *Cheap | ||
+ | *Removable Air Filter | ||
+ | *Compact for being 600mm deep | ||
+ | *Can purchase rail kits cheap and easily(£35) | ||
+ | *3x5.25 slots, Can be populated with 3.5in adapter for more storage | ||
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+ | *Single ATX PSU | ||
+ | *Ugly interior, not great finish | ||
+ | *Big lip on back panel. Can be annoying to remove RJ45 jacks if orientated on your mobo in a certain way | ||
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==Other== | ==Other== | ||
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+ | ==See also== | ||
+ | [[Home server]] |
Revision as of 11:23, 11 April 2021
A short list of cases to stuff your drives in. If you have any good recommendations post them in the /hsg/ thread or create an account and add it to the list you lazy fuck. Rackmount cases are also welcome. If you own, or have owned one of these cases feel free to write a short review about what you like and dislike about the case. I will try to add as much detail to the pros and cons list as possible, especially anything that would help people avoid unfortunate surprises.
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Consumer cases
6 or Less Drives⠀
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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BitFenix Phenom Mini ITX | 5+1 (use included adapter for 5.25 bay) | 0 | ITX |
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Cooler Master Elite 110 | 3 | 1 | ITX |
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Fractal Design Core 500 | 3 | 3 | ITX, DTX |
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Fractal Design Node 304 | 6 | 0 | ITX, Thin Mini ITX, DTX |
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Cooler Master N200 | 3 | 4 | mATX, ITX |
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Chenbro SR30169T3 | 4 | 2 | Mini ITX |
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6-10 Drives⠀
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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Fractal Design Node 804 | 8 (10 if bottom 2 mounting points are used) | 2 (4 if bottom 2 mounting points are used) | mATX, ITX |
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Lian Li Q26 | 10 | 1 | ITX |
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Fractal Design Define R6 | 11 (if all tray slots are used) | 2 | ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Antec P101 Silent | 8 | 2 | EATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Cooler Master N400 | 7+1 external | 2 | ATX, mATX, ITX |
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More Than 10 drives⠀
- A note on large storage arrays with 10+ drives. Most motherboards have less than 10 Sata ports. Once you start getting above 10 drives you will likely need to buy an HBA to support more drives than your motherboard is capable of handling. The recommended approach is to use a SAS HBA with SAS to Sata breakout cables. You can learn more about these on the Home server page.
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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Fractal Design Define 7 | 14 (if all tray slots are used) | 4 | E-ATX(285 mm), ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Fractal Design Define 7 XL | 18 (if all tray slots are used) | 5 | SSI CEB, SSI EEB, EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Corsair 750D | 6 (12 with extra drive cages, 24 modded ) | 4 | XL ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Cooler Master CM Stacker 810 (or any CM stacker case) | 0 (up to 20 if modded, using 5.25 to 3.5 adapters) | 0 | XL ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX |
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Rack cases
While rack mount cases are designed to be used on a rack, some opt to use them without one. Consider Lack Rack for a cheap way to mount your server. Disk shelves are for hard drives only. Only use them if you already have a main server that has an external SAS HBA.
Make sure you check the depth of your rack before buying anything, some rack mount servers are incredibly long and might not fit a small 17” deep rack.
1U⠀
None at the moment
2U⠀
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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Supermicro SuperChassis 826 (several SKUs) | 12 (24 Disk Shelf) | 2 (Some SKUs. Rear Hotswap bays) | ATX, E-ATX, EE-ATX (Depends on SKU) |
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3U⠀
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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Norco-3216 | 16 | 2 | EEB, CEB, ATX mATX, ITX |
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4U⠀
Image | Name | Number of 3.5in drive bays | Number of 2.5 in drives bays | Supported Form Factors | Pros | Cons |
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Rosewill RSV-L4500 | 15 | 0 | E-ATX ATX |
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Netapp DS4246/DS4243 | 24 | 0 | n/a |
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Supermicro SuperChassis 846 | 24 | 2 | EE-ATX, E-ATX, ATX (Depends on SKU) |
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Codegen 600mm 4U Rackmount Server Case, | 8 (up to 13 with 5 bay 5.25 adapter) | 0 | E-ATX/ATX |
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