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Trying to source this Chinese ITX NAS Case (NSC-800)

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raykholo said:
Well, you can do it, but not in this case. You'd need either a mid-tower with the same amount of drive bays so that you could put a battery on the floor, or custom build a case. Given that I recently had the idea of using 15mm aluminum extrusions and 3D printed plastic brackets and rubber faceplates, I'd be happy to collaborate with you on this. I just added storage to my <this server build> so I might not need to build that myself for a little while.

JT, how much experience do you have with CAD and the manufacturing techniques I've spoken of?
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Hey ray,
Sorry for the delayed response! I recently moved across the country on 34 hours of driving and switched jobs, so I have been VERY BUSY! I recently, last night, purchased the components from my last build post and should have them all in hand by next Friday to piece together.

As for manufacturing techniques, etc. I am a Software Engineer / Computer Engineer by trade, so I have used CAD, but not extensively. My new workplace actually owns a 3D Printer and we make tons of CAD Designs for prototyping, etc.

With the new build (Only change was I used a Seasonic Flex ATX 350W PSU), I am looking at purchasing a APC UPS that FreeNAS can communicate with over NUT to shut my server down when power is lost. This has not been purchased yet and may be out of consideration if I can get a workable In-PC PSU, but I am heavily concerned about issues with Heat generation and any issues that Batteries like that could cause internally to a PC. As this server is nearing $2,000, I would much rather be SAFE then SORRY.
 
Speedster said:
Back on page 3 mademax posted his build, using a scythe kozuti, which is 40mm tall and there was 1.5mm spare. I'm going with a Noctua NH-L9i which is 37mm tall.

I also went with the Seasonic SS-300M1U and have ordered this bracket to make it fit.

My case arrives next Wednesday but will have to wait on the bracket from my freight forwarder (eBay seller didn't ship to Oz) :(
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Speedster,

I purchased the same PSU and Bracket, but I have a 1/2 inch gap now on the back-side of the PSU. It is locked into the back of the case by the bracket, but how did you handle the backside? Are you using some sort of rear bracket for the PSU to stand on, if so what bracket???

Please help as I cannot find a suitable bracket and want to keep my Flex PSU instead of going for a standard 1U.

Thanks ahead of time!
 
Just curious as to how the U-nas cases are working for you guys? It has been a while since I checked this post. I am currently working on my second U-NAS 8 bay. I am also breaking my head on where to find a 4 HDD backplane for a QNAP unit that I also have. On that Qnap, I took the proprietary MOBO and got a server grade MOBO on the way. I had too many headached with the Qnap. I want to keep the case to make it a 16TB box. I am lost on what kind of backplane to use.

This is what I am going to use on the Qnap http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157466

Anyways, I digress.... I am very happy with my U-NAS.
 
My NSC-400 is still going strong. I haven't opened it up since shortly after it was built. That's why I bought it (the hot swap bays). But everything has been running just fine in this box.

I still want the 600, so I can step up my cooling and storage. I haven't check in a while to see if they're available again.
 
That's great! I am waiting for parts to come in for my second server. I am very pleased with them. U-Nas is sending me a 4 port backplane to test it out in my Qnap.
 
Thank you all for this completely awesome thread. I just ordered my own U-NAS NSC-800 Server Chassis and am really excited to put it all together.

Before I do, has anyone come across a better case? This is the only one I've seen like this.

Here's my Build:

OS: Windows 8.1 Pro + Media Center
Case: $200 (U-NAS NSC-800) - http://www.u-nas.com/xcart/product.php?productid=17617
Motherboard: $177 (Asus Z87i-DELUXE) - http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Z87I-Deluxe-1150-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B00E39E6FE/
CPU: $119 (Intel Core i3-4160) - http://www.amazon.com/Intel-I3-4160-Processor-Hyper-Threading-BX80646I34160/dp/B00LV8U0VE
CPU Cooler: $44 (Noctua NH-L9I) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VCAJ7W
RAM: $125 (Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600MHZ) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006EWUO22/
PSU: $90 (FSP Group 300W 1U 80 Plus (FSP300-701UH) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065SMNZG/
Raid Controller: $270 ($165 Used) (LSI SAS9260-8I Sgl Raid 8-PORT Int 6GB Sas/sata Pcie 2.0 512MB) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IT4YG2
OS HD: $260 (Samsung 840 Pro Series SSD) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NB8WRU/
HDD Set: $279 * 8 = $2232 (8x 6TB WD Red) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LO3KR96


Build Total: $3,412
 
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