2011-09-02, 21:04
Hey guys,
So in the not too distant future, I'm going to be shifting from a WHS based server platform to an unRaid Server (I'm about to hit the max capacity given the number of SATA ports I can use in my HP EX490 ).
I'm also considering shifting my hardware to some kind of rack mount setup. I've seen plenty of DIY rackmount systems, and seen some used ones being sold for relatively inexpensive prices online, so I think that's the route I'm going to go.
Anyway I'm hoping to find a motherboard and rackmount case where I can fit ~15 hard drives or so in. They don't need to be hot swapable, but it's not a downside if they are (makes my life a bit easier I suppose).
I haven't seen a motherboard that can support that number of drives without an array of controllers attached. Any suggestions?
So in the not too distant future, I'm going to be shifting from a WHS based server platform to an unRaid Server (I'm about to hit the max capacity given the number of SATA ports I can use in my HP EX490 ).
I'm also considering shifting my hardware to some kind of rack mount setup. I've seen plenty of DIY rackmount systems, and seen some used ones being sold for relatively inexpensive prices online, so I think that's the route I'm going to go.
Anyway I'm hoping to find a motherboard and rackmount case where I can fit ~15 hard drives or so in. They don't need to be hot swapable, but it's not a downside if they are (makes my life a bit easier I suppose).
I haven't seen a motherboard that can support that number of drives without an array of controllers attached. Any suggestions?