Solution for storing sata drives outside of case

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Published on 2012-10-22T17:01:56Z Indexed on 2012/10/22 17:04 UTC
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I have a system that has 8 sata disks in a software raid 5 array using mdadm. My issue is that I want to move the drives from inside of the computer case in order to cool more efficiently. I have looked all over the web and only seem to find enclosures that hide the drives connectors behind an estata port or some other internal raid controller.

Basically what I want is an enclosure or equivalent that I can run independent sata cables to and either power as well, or have it have its own power supply.

I have the sata ports on the motherboard available and don't want to limit io by using one port with a multiplier or the like.

One final caveat, I am a college student on a budget and don't have a fortune to spend on such an enclosure.

Thanks in advance for your help and advice.

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