that only allows me two disks. how can I inrease ththat number?

I agree with you BUT make sure the enclosure you buy is suitable to passively cool whichever drive you choose. Most low cost encs have fans louder than jet planes!

I should know I've got some!

Ok, I'm listening...
What do you suggest?

Thanks LH. I have two probs with that though.
The first is that it will only take 500gb drives and secondly its $170 which with shipping to the uK woudl take it well outside what I can currently spend.
As I said, I'm happy to make an enclosure its just the electronics really I feel i need.
David

I have 4 drives currently fitted to my antec case. When typing the sound of the keyboard is louder even though its just 300mm away so I'me very pleased! My problem is that I've an esata raid box which when I turn it one to do my backups sounds like a bloomin jet taking off. Its only a 40mm fan so is...

I tried std shoe laces and found they were simply rubbish!
I ended up using 3mm shock cord. Tie a double knot one end thread it all inso that there is NO slack. Then pull it all in a further 50mm and tie off your knot. There is then lots of flexibility but minimal sag.
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