[gurvir19]

I currently have a 2 bay usb enclosure with 2x2tb drives running individually. I am running out of space and would like to have a cleaner bigger external enclosure and I really like the silverstone DS351.


Since this supports 5 drives I would like to buy 5 x 2tb drives. I have seen most people use this with 500gb or 750gb drives and wanted to know if this would still work? I will only be using this for storage and playback.

 

[gurvir19]

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[hirent]

Kinda expensive for 5 hard drive storage.

If you have your heart set on it, then go for it. Don't see why 2TB should be a problem (unless there are some driver/firmware issues).


If choice is flexible, there are many other cases out there which can hold a whole lot more for a lot less.

Newegg has a few 5, 8 and 10-bay storage towers with esata connections with a port multiplier. Prices range from $100-$500.

 

[justinm0424]

I agree its very expensive for a 5 bay. Also I'd look into SATA6 or USB3 enclosure just to future proof. But ofcourse 2TB SATA6 drive is like $350 but just something to think about.

 

[gurvir19]

thanks for the input guys.....i really wanted this one but no1 is selling it here in canada...i liked the finish on this silverstone.....i have ordered a sans digital


8 bay and Supports JBOD, Spanning, RAID 0, 1, 1+0, 5

http://www.sansdigital.com/towerraid/tr8mb.html