Is this the right part to buy? New 2.5" disk

Floob · 15 Jan 2020 at 19:50

Hi,

I'm looking to expand the disk space in my media server.
This is the motherboard:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-Z270N-WIFI-rev-10/sp#sp

You can see the server here:
https://imgur.com/a/3pk8ydN

Would this disk work ok next to the existing 2TB?
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/seag...28mb-cache-hdd-oem-st4000lm024-hd-37c-se.html

If so, my queries are:

Where would I get that metal bracket and screws from to seat it next to the existing one?
I'm assuming that power cable currently wrapped up will fit if I clip the cable holder off?
Where do I get that black SATA3 cable shown in the last pic?

Floob · 15 Jan 2020 at 20:18

Thanks for the pointers.

I've seen this which might do it, but its out of stock.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/akasa-ssd-and-hdd-adapter-2.5-ak-hda-03-cm-019-ak.html

I may go ahead with buying the disk and a 30cm and 50cm SATA cable, and maybe get a bracket somewhere else?
Maybe something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Black-Metal-Internal-Mounting/dp/B00HFSMHDI

@Mcnumpty2323
I guess I went 2.5" to match the existing one, and (in my head only probably) it would be quieter.

Floob · 15 Jan 2020 at 21:38

@Snapshot
I found this in the box after your suggestion:
https://imgur.com/AUiG6BQ

That should do it?
And if not, this may work?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-3-5-Inch-2-5-Inch-Internal-BK-HDCC/dp/B015MSJ1DG/

Then I just need the SATA cable and I should be good?

Floob · 16 Jan 2020 at 18:13

Thanks - all turning up tomorrow, so hopefully it'll work ok. I may even use the Sabrent to mount both drives in the same spot as the existing one.