Need suggestions for server case - the more HDs the better

ct991 · Post by **ct991** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 11:29 pm

I'm looking for a new server case to replace my InWin Q500 24" tower. I'm needing something that will hold a minimum of 8 hard drives, but the more the better. I would like them all to be soft mounted on grommets, like my Antec P180. Other than that, I don't care what it looks like. What should I be looking at? Thanks.

nutball · Post by **nutball** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 12:44 am

I've been pondering something like the Lian-Li PC-A17 with a couple of 4- or 5-drive Icy Docks mounted sideways (they Icy Docks are wider than they are tall so it might be possible to suspend each dock turned on its side). I'm not sure I'd trust the so-called soft mounting system in that case, but it might be possible to jusy-rig something.

Obviously I'd prefer a steel case, but I haven't found one with that many external 5.25" bays yet.

xan_user · Post by **xan_user** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:21 am

ct991 wrote:I'm looking for a new server case to replace my InWin Q500 24" tower. I'm needing something that will hold a minimum of 8 hard drives, but the more the better. I would like them all to be soft mounted on grommets, like my Antec P180. Other than that, I don't care what it looks like. What should I be looking at? Thanks.

This one goes to eleven.

http://www.clearpc.ca/catalog/product_i ... cts_id=165

No soft mounting.
But with 8-11 drives how quiet could it ever be?

At least its not metal, maybe it wont transmit as much vibration...

Edit
if thats not big enough there's also the kahuna.
"DRIVE BAYS: 4 x 5.25" (Optical Drives) and approx. 30 x 3.5" (Hard Disk Drive placements)"
http://www.clearpc.ca/catalog/product_i ... 3a3a40aeea

ct991 · Post by **ct991** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:21 pm

The prices of those cases are ridiculous. I'm looking for a "mainstream" case for a lot less money.

Wibla · Post by **Wibla** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 1:10 am

Coolermaster Stacker STC-T01 with coolermaster 4in3 modules.

ct991 · Post by **ct991** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:31 pm

Coolermaster Stacker STC-T01

I can't find that one. Do you have a link?

I was looking at this one:
http://www.nzxt.com/products/whisper/
9 3.5" bays and 6 5.25" bays that I could convert as well.
I've never heard of the brand before; is this new?

kenoka · Post by **kenoka** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:09 pm

Well, if you really mean "the more HDs the better"...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811219021
The Norco RPC-4020 offers 20 hot swappable SATA drive bays in a 4U format.

For a more realistic option for a regular PC, the Lian-Li 7010/7110 offer 10 3.5" HD bays, including 7 hot swappable SATA bays, plus 5 half-height bays.
http://www.lian-li.com.tw/v2/en/product ... =61&g=spec
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6811112178

sjukfan · Post by **sjukfan** » Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:14 am

Antec Three Hundred with a Cooler Master 4-in-3. Not soft mounted though, but it's cheap

Sylph-DS · Post by **Sylph-DS** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:30 am

I'd just grab an old big tower with a lot of 5.25" slots, buy some clothing elastic, and suspend away. Then again that's just me.

Need suggestions for server case - the more HDs the better

Need suggestions for server case - the more HDs the better

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