smaller mini-ITX case able to host 4 2.5" drives

morci · Post by **morci** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:10 am

I posted already this question (among others) to the networking forum but I guess that was the wrong place...

I'm thinking about building a small DIY NAS with 4 2.5" HDDs. It will probably be based on the Intel D945GSEJT mini-ITX board so there is no need for a power supply and not even for the room for a DC-to-DC board.
Which is the smallest mini-ITX case you know about that can host 4 2.5 HDD (even with mods)? Full passive cooling would be great.

Thanks,
Davide.

elpibe10 · Post by **elpibe10** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:21 am

This looks like a perfect fit for your needs :

There are 2 bays for 2.5" drives and you can install another 2 on the single 3.5" drive bay with the optional SSD holder.

http://windy-online.com/case/cube_case/polo_rhapsody/

morci · Post by **morci** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:10 am

elpibe10 wrote:There are 2 bays for 2.5" drives and you can install another 2 on the single 3.5" drive bay with the optional SSD holder.

Not bad but I wonder if there's something smaller. By using this setup I would have the full 5.25 bay empty: quite a lot of wasted space!

Ciao,
Davide.