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๐Ÿ’พ Efficient Storage Solution: SilverStone Technology 1U Four Bay 3.5" HDD X4 Rackmount with Mini-SAS 8088 Interface RS431S Review

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Very good

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4.5
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Description of ๐Ÿ’พ Efficient Storage Solution: SilverStone Technology 1U Four Bay 3.5" HDD X4 Rackmount with Mini-SAS 8088 Interface RS431S

Support four 3.5" SATA/SAS HDD. Built-in power supply and three 40mm fans. Compact and Screw-less design for Easy HDD Installation. Plug and play. Supports Mini-SAS maximum 6Gbps transfer speed

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Efficient rackmount solution for hard drives

As my tests showed, this rackmount interface is the perfect fit for organizing hard drives. The hot-swappable bays allow for easy switching of drives without disrupting work during organization. The compact size also allows for efficiency in space usage. The only con is the slightly high price point, but the quality of the product justifies the cost.

Pros
  • Sturdy construction and secure rackmount design ensures safe and reliable storage for multiple hard drives.
Cons
  • Requires careful installation and wiring to avoid potential damage to hard drives and interface connections.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Ok, but it can get hot.

Good case, gets hot. Looks like they left with the terrifying prospects. There are plenty of fans on the back, but the fancy front panel doesn't really let air through. I removed it (easy enough, 2 small screws) and the temp seems much better now. A mount will likely be made to prevent the drives from vibrating and shutting down.

Pros
  • Hard drive accessories
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Simple solution fits in hard drive case

I needed an inexpensive box to use the SAS hard drives I had and the SAS HBA controller I already had. Everything went without problems, except that I could hardly find the power button (it's in the block door on the left). Once I found the driver for my card, my computer immediately indicated that the drives were available for the storage pool, and I was able to create a new pool in minutes. It's quiet enough. I have it in a rack where most other gear is louder so can't say I can hear it. Allโ€ฆ

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  • Computer accessories and peripherals
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