Media Server Case

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Well it appears that I have outgrown my Supermicro SC-750A case, so I'm trying to find a server case that can hold up to 12 hard drives, and one that has hard drive cages. I'm trying to stay away from rack mounted, but if that is the way that I have to then so be it. I have found this case but don't like the layout of the hard drives.
Does anyone use this linked case, or know where I can get something similar to what I'm looking for?
Appreciate the help!
 
vischo said:
Cooler Master Stacker 810 with 5-in-3 sata cages = 15.
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Actually, the Stacker 810 can fit up to 20 drives using 5-in-3 SATA cages if you remove the front USB/Power/Reset/audio box and relocate them somewhere else. Great worklog showing that:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1006837

Only problem is trying to find the case sans PSU. Though the included Coolermaster RS-850 PSU is a pretty decent PSU if you don't already have one.

A cheaper option would be this case:
Cooler Master RC-590-KKN1-GP ATX Case - $60

Use either 4in3 or 5in3 drive bays and you can fit up to 12 to 15 drives in that case
 
well after reading the linked threads, I found that the drive cages is perfect for adding storage to my current chassis. so I ordered 2 of these Just got them in and do believe that these will work perfectly. The only thing that I can see that I can't use is the cable that connects from the backplane to the motherboard, to show activity lights. At first I thought it was some sort of USB cable, the pin outs are the same, but it is supposed to be a server motherboard, which mine isn't.

Is there another way to connect this?
 
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