4 hours ago
For a DIY NAS project with TrueNAS, you’re right that options for cases with 6x 3.5" hot-swap bays can be limited, but there are still some good alternatives to JONSBO, SilverStone, and FractalDesign.
Here are a few other manufacturers to consider:
Icy Dock – They offer hot-swap cages you can install into standard cases.
Cooler Master – Known for their versatile cases, some models can be adapted for NAS with drive cages.
Chenbro – Specialized in server and NAS cases with hot-swap functionality.
U-NAS – Compact cases designed specifically for NAS builds, often with hot-swap bays.
If you're looking for a clean solution under €300, I'd recommend looking into Fractal Design's Node 804 or SilverStone's CS381 for excellent hot-swap support.
Or check this https://nascompares.com/2024/10/04/jonsbo-n5-review/
Here are a few other manufacturers to consider:
Icy Dock – They offer hot-swap cages you can install into standard cases.
Cooler Master – Known for their versatile cases, some models can be adapted for NAS with drive cages.
Chenbro – Specialized in server and NAS cases with hot-swap functionality.
U-NAS – Compact cases designed specifically for NAS builds, often with hot-swap bays.
If you're looking for a clean solution under €300, I'd recommend looking into Fractal Design's Node 804 or SilverStone's CS381 for excellent hot-swap support.
Or check this https://nascompares.com/2024/10/04/jonsbo-n5-review/