Case for SATA array

[mtl_hed]

OK, so I've got my card and drives picked out and I want to find a good case that is for a storage array _only_. No motherboard.

Basically, if I could just by the case from this solution, it would be perfect:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-Systems-_-Norco+Technologies+Inc.-_-16133001

But, the only cases I can find with SATA hotswap trays are meant for the server itself. I already have a server with a SCSI backplane that I do not want to lose. I intend to attach this new array to the existing server via SAS+expanders or eSata+PM's.



So, my question is: Does anybody know of a storage only case with at least 10 SATA hotswap bays for $500US or less? If not, are there any cases that have split SATA/SCSI backplanes(6-12 needed for SCSI and the rest SATA)?

 

[Dangman]

Rackmount or will a regular case suffice?

 

[mtl_hed]

Must be rackmount. Size doesnt matter, it can be a 6U for all I care. Just needs to have SATA backplane and be reasonably priced.

 

[Dangman]

This might be what you're looking for, assuming I'm understanding correctly:
Norco DS-600S Black Steel 4U Hot Swappable Rackmount Case - $160
Supermicro CSE-M35T-1B Black 5 Bay Hot-Swapable SATA Backplane - $120
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Total: $280 plus tax and shipping.

With the above setup, you'll have 11 hot swappable SATA bays available.

 

[mtl_hed]

Danny, thats correct, but then I lose my 6x SCSI drives in my IBM case. So, I could work out a solution by getting a 6x SCSI hotswap case and get a SATA add in. But I'd rather have the dedicated storage array case, as I want more room for expansion.

I find it strange that I cant find a case similar to that Norco one, but without the expanders and RAID card.

 

[Shaggy3zx]

You could scour ebay and probably find a jbod that fits your specs and price range.