Is trayless hotswap better?

[zikzak]

I'm looking at all these hot swap cages, and am not familiar with the criteria I should be using to differentiate.

• Is trayless "better"?
• Is 1x80mm fan going to be significantly quieter than 2x60mm fans?
• Does anyone have a good suggestion on the best cage?

 

[pwrusr]

Trayless typically is faster to swap a drive. otherwise not a big deal one way or another (IMO)

I onlt saw two identical (other then the color) iStar units. I've always seen this supermicro hot swap cadge recommended:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121405

The only thing with these units is you'll likely have to buy a replacement fan that spins alot slower. since the ones that come with these were made to go inside a actual server where noise is less of a issue.