Requirements to utlilise an IBM EXN1000 (or alternative solution)

weird_dave · 11 Nov 2018 at 14:12

I can get an IBM EXN1000 quite cheaply (£50) but it uses fibre as the comms link. What would I need to be able to use it, or is it not worth the hassle?
Essentially I'm after something I can dump a bunch (8+) drives in for mass storage, cheaply.

neil_g · 11 Nov 2018 at 17:10

isnt the exn1000 just an expansion unit?

weird_dave · 12 Nov 2018 at 11:13

It would seem so, I can't find a solution other than coupling it to the kit it was designed for

So, I'm open to ideas. I have lots of drives which I don't really want to put into a PC due to the mess/mass of cabling to do it, but I don't care what connection is used to access it, such as USB or Ethernet. Cost is the biggest factor and am willing to go the recycled route to keep the cost <£100 if required. Any more cost than that and I will go for the PC cable mess route.

Darryn · 18 Nov 2018 at 07:09

I bought a Dell R510 several years ago, which has held 12x4tb Sata drives and a pair of SSD for OS and apps. I'm sure you'd be able to pick one of those up for about that budget.

weird_dave · 18 Nov 2018 at 11:27

I started another thread:
https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/t...umble-of-hds-possible-or-not-bother.18837050/
and it seems people are reluctant to suggest it is wise to go for older kit.