Internal, Multi-Drive Enclosure suggestions?

[Tyklfe]

I call upon the power of [H]!

I'm looking for Internal, Multi-Drive Enclosures with SATA connectors, preferably for use in a server case. My raid card is an Areca 1260, so ideally, I'd like to have some combination of 16 drive bays. I know thats a tall order, but that's really what I need. If any of you guys have had good or bad experiences you'd like to tell me about, I'd love to hear what you have to say.

Thanks.

Kyle

 

[unhappy_mage]

I, and several others here, have used the CSE-M35T-1 to great success - if you don't mind the noise. If noise is an issue, look elsewhere or buy an aftermarket fan to replace the one that comes with it.

 

[Shaggy3zx]

I have a 3-bay Icy Dock and its been just fine. If you want 16 drives then I think you may as well go with a secondary external enclosure.

 

[gjvrieze]

I have a 3 (3.5") bay and a 5 (3.5")bay Icy Dock, and they work great, would recommend them tio anyone building a large server!

 

[drizzt81]

Another vote for the CSE-M35T-1

or this guy

 

[Tyklfe]

Thanks Guys - I'm going to go with the Icy Dock.

 

[gjvrieze]

You will not be disappointed, my two have worked very good

 

[xenotype]

You will not be disappointed, my two have worked very good

...very well