My unRAID server has 12 data drives, 2 parity drives, and 3 SSD cache pools. Plus dual Xeons on a SuperMicro ATX board.

I currently have the Deep Silence 5 case by Nanoxia. But things are cramped. I’ve filled all the standard drive bays, plus put in a 4-bay 5.25 enclosure. But I still have one of the SSDs just floating around.

What would a better case to put all this stuff in?

  • thejevans@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The fractal design 7 xl might give you what you want, but at $200 + 5x drive cage kits at $20 each + upgrading and maxing out the fans ~$100, you’re looking at closer to $400, and there are mixed reviews on how well it can keep your drives cool.

    Once you get above 10-12 drives, you’re going to need to look at enterprise gear, or building a custom solution. There just isn’t much consumer hardware at that level.

    • tomten@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I have a 12 drive setup in a define 7 (not xl) and it’s working fine. As long as I keep the filters decently clean from dust the temps are fine.