So I got a great deal on a 14x 2tb 2.5" sata ssds and i was wondering what the best way of mounting them would be. I’m going to be using a Fractal define R5 as a case and am looking at picking up a 9300-16i HBA.
i’ve seen some 3d printed mounting options such as; https://grabcad.com/library/15x-2-5-drive-cage-1 from this thread; https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/1f6hjd2/long_25_drive_bracket/
and if i was to use the existing drive cages in the R5 there is this 3d printable backplane; Fractal Define R5 SATA backplane by Peter Vaughan Truslow | Download free STL model | Printables.com
however i was seeing some of the pi hats that have a pcb with all associated power and data connections such as Radxa Penta SATA HAT which would make it a lot more condensed (as it would be specific to 2.5" drives) and a lot simpler to cable manage.
I have also seen the ICYDOCK 5.25" ssd enclosures however i was wondering if there was something else i could have just internally? if there isnt anything then ill just get some 3d printed or machine fabbed holders and go wild with cabling
EDIT:
I’ve just been looking around and did see this; Supermicro Backplane SAS213A does anyone think this could be a solid option for connecting the drives then adding a custom 3d printed support for that and the drives? also as its got 4 mini sas connectors then the 9300-16i HBA would be suitable otherwise i did see someone mention using a regular 2 port hba with a sas3 expander? im pretty new to enterprise gear im just jumping in feet first (all be it with sata ssds)
