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2019/07/26 23:14:51 (permalink)
I've got a DG-86 case running unraid and will soon be reaching the limits for hdds in the rear. I don't run any liquid cooling and was wondering if anyone has seen any mods or know of aftermarket hdd cages that could be modded into the empty space in the front?
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    TwoEvilOne
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/26 23:26:29 (permalink)
    you can velcro ssd any where you have cable access. If you have room in the back stack'em with velcro.
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/26 23:56:18 (permalink)
    If you need that much storage then consider buying a 2 or 4 bay NAS. 

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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/27 13:56:43 (permalink)
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    If you need that much storage then consider buying a 2 or 4 bay NAS. 



    Unraid is my NAS. I was thinking more along the lines of 8-10 additional drives.
     

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    you can velcro ssd any where you have cable access. If you have room in the back stack'em with velcro.



    SSDs aren't gonna cut it, I'm talking 10tb platter drives.
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/27 14:12:12 (permalink)
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/27 20:14:37 (permalink)
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    Did you even read my post? You're spamming links for dell servers and I am looking for mods for a DG case.
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/28 00:48:25 (permalink)
    Would something similar to this work for you?:
     
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/5-Bay-Tool-Less-Tray-Hot-Swapable-2-5-and-3-5-SATA-III-HDD-External-USB-3-0-eSATA-RAID-JBOD-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/565223327
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/28 01:43:04 (permalink)
    On ebay I've seen lots of HDD cages. So you would need to find one in the correct size to fit. If you want it welded in the PC case then find a welder willing to be this for you.

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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/28 08:37:50 (permalink)
    Tritechnik
    Did you even read my post? You're spamming links for dell servers and I am looking for mods for a DG case.

    Yes and you are asking about 8 to 10 Drives.
    Tritechnik
    Unraid is my NAS. I was thinking more along the lines of 8-10 additional drives.
    SSDs aren't gonna cut it, I'm talking 10tb platter drives.

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    ICY DOCK ToughArmor MB998SK-B Rugged Full Metal 8 Bay 2.5" SATA HDD & SSD (5 - 7mm) Backplane Cage with Locking Trays for External 5.25" Bay
     
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/28 09:04:33 (permalink)
    That icydock looks very good but I think the size wouldn't fit in the PC case he has. 

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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/28 11:19:43 (permalink)
    rjohnson11
    That icydock looks very good but I think the size wouldn't fit in the PC case he has. 

    Well the case has support for up to 12 Drives and has Zero 5.25 Drive Bays and the OP wants to add 8-10 More Drives.
     
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    Maybe the smaller one, they have different sizes to pick from.
    ICY DOCK MB508SP-B Rugged Full Metal 8 Bay 2.5" SAS/SATA SSD/HDD Backplane Cage for 2x External 5.25" Bay
     

     
    https://unraid.net/
     
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    Re: Anyone seen additional HDD bays installed in a DG case? 2019/07/30 19:40:23 (permalink)
    I used a 4 and a 6 bay NAS/raid case   and placed them on TOP of my DG case ( cools them nice during a rebuild)
    The Z270 supports Thunderbolt and one bay unit comes from OWC.
     
    Only tried 10 TB WD red once and they were $250 each.
     
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    I too duct tape SSD's inside  my case :-)
     
     
     
     

     
     
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