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Best way to add external storage to a NAS (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by nosliw_rm@alien.top to c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

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I have a 1u server that I got from work that I’m using as a NAS, currently it only has space for 2 drives inside the case due to its weird layout. Whats the best way to add reliable external bays to expand the storage? I would love to use a disk shelf but they’re too expensive and my 1u server isn’t in a rack. Is there something like a 4 bay direct attach slimSAS box?

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[–] firestorm_v1@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

hba card with external ports and a netapp disk shelf? If you get an empty shelf amd poulate it yourself, they are much more affordable.