Such a thing? USB, mobile, hdd rack?

Torx · 09-22-2008, 03:08 AM

im looking for a desktop rack that i can pop in 2-4 sata hdds, wall powered, and be connected to pc through usb

is there such a thing?

ive seen the desktop one hdd plug in, but that only allows one 3.5 or laptop hdd to be popped in. im looking for a standup that holds 2-4

im seriously thinking about downsizing my computer needs and creating a netbook environment thats modular, cost efficient, power efficient, and somewhat mobile.

demonizeZ · 09-22-2008, 04:11 AM

I think you talking about External Enclosure... may be some thing like: Newegg.com - AMS DS-3141SSBK Steel / Aluminum 3.5" SATA 4-IN-3 SATA Module - External Enclosures
Data Robotics Drobo (4-Bay ) Storage Robot Enclosure - USB 2.0, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 (Hard Drives Not Included) DR04DD10 at TigerDirect.com

Torx · 09-22-2008, 04:40 AM

drobo is a hot piece of hardware that ive been following since its sponsoring on tekzilla.
but damn is it expensive! ~$500 for it minus the drives..

SoulAssassin · 09-22-2008, 06:22 PM

I've used the Iomega 150d NAS that has 4 hot swap raid 5 drives...I think it's 1.5 TB. Probably not what you're looking for though

Mr. Ali · 09-22-2008, 06:26 PM

You could buy 2x 1.5tb drives for $190 each so for less than that stupid nas box you can buy 3tb.

You dont have a spare/old computer you can pop a few drives in?

MSP · 09-22-2008, 06:32 PM

The Drobo is cool but slow as shit, in addition to being fucking expensive.

super_Chris · 09-22-2008, 06:53 PM

Why not just get a couple normal USB enclosures rather than one big one?

hans5849 · 09-22-2008, 10:03 PM

Firewire!

Phant0m51 · 09-23-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans5849

Firewire!

Firewire actually transfers slower than USB 2.0. The only upside Firewire has is time sensitive transfering (it streams moreso than USB).

Mr. Ali · 09-23-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phant0m51

Firewire actually transfers slower than USB 2.0. The only upside Firewire has is time sensitive transfering (it streams moreso than USB).

Quote:

Originally Posted by tweakmonkey

Firewire. The next step up is eSata.

FireWire vs. USB 2.0 - Speed Comparison

Phant0m51 · 09-24-2008, 12:48 AM

Hmm...Thanks Ali. I just recently got my A+, and in my class they told us USB 2.0 was faster and Firewire was a niche thing. I stand corrected!

Mr. Ali · 09-24-2008, 02:32 AM

Yeah, it was news to me too. I always knew firewire was technically faster at transferring video but i guess its better at everything.

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Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,528 (#3 ) My photos: 48 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	im looking for a desktop rack that i can pop in 2-4 sata hdds, wall powered, and be connected to pc through usb is there such a thing? ive seen the desktop one hdd plug in, but that only allows one 3.5 or laptop hdd to be popped in. im looking for a standup that holds 2-4 im seriously thinking about downsizing my computer needs and creating a netbook environment thats modular, cost efficient, power efficient, and somewhat mobile.

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Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,528 (#3 ) My photos: 48 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	drobo is a hot piece of hardware that ive been following since its sponsoring on tekzilla. but damn is it expensive! ~$500 for it minus the drives..

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