The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/ehead on 2024-12-06 16:54:29.
Looking to pick up my first JBOD DAS to set up with something (still deciding between unraid, snapraid + mergerfs, and drivepool).
This thing is going to be sitting right next to me most of the day, so I put a priority on quiet.
Some questions:
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Does vertical vs. horizontal make much difference, aside from whatever fits best? That brings me to my second question...
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Where should a DAS like this be placed? I have my ext. hard drives just sitting on the same wooden shelf structure as my laptop. It occurred to me that vibrations and stuff may effect drive lifespan. Not sure if the floor would be any better though, tbh.
If anybody has any comments on the noise level, build quality, or reliability of the 4 units posted below that would be great.
From what I have gathered the fan noise is somewhat dependent on the fan size. The SABRENT has a 120mm. I think the QNAP does as well. Not sure about the others. Think I'm leaning towards the Syba though, because the price is pretty good and it can take laptop drives as well, which I think may be useful.
Thanks!
Syba 8 Bay (either the USB 3.0 or 3.2)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MD2LNYX
SABRENT 5 Bay
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Y4F5SCK/
TERRAMASTER D6-320
https://www.amazon.com/TERRAMASTER-D6-320-External-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B0BZHSK29B
QNAP TL-D800C 8 Bay
https://www.amazon.com/QNAP-TL-D800C-Desktop-Enclosure-Connectivity/dp/B086WCRFQ3