Support up to 12 drives in unprecedented 30 liter Micro-ATX chassis size Designed for vertical or Horizontal position, allow users to freely place CS381 anywhere Includes two long-life (L10, 70, 000 hours) Dual Ball bearing 120mm fans Hot-swap drive trays support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status Accommodates SFX or SFX-L power supply Support normal height expansion Slots for installation of cards up to 267mm long Kensington lock on front panel for additional security Case storage series. Support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status. For CPU cooling, the CS381 has room to accommodate up to a 240mm radiator for nearly unlimited CPU choices. For extra security, The entire front can be locked to prevent unwanted drive removal and power button can also be locked together to prevent accidental power on/off. Designed to house Micro-ATX motherboard, the CS381 gives users a wide array of hardware options that includes support for 3.5β or 2.5β drive in SATA or SAS format, high-end graphics card, and RAID cards.
Support up to 12 drives in unprecedented 30 liter Micro-ATX chassis size Designed for vertical or Horizontal position, allow users to freely place CS381 anywhere Includes two long-life (L10, 70, 000 hours) Dual Ball bearing 120mm fans Hot-swap drive trays support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status Accommodates SFX or SFX-L power supply Support normal height expansion Slots for installation of cards up to 267mm long Kensington lock on front panel for additional security Case storage series. Support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status. For CPU cooling, the CS381 has room to accommodate up to a 240mm radiator for nearly unlimited CPU choices. For extra security, The entire front can be locked to prevent unwanted drive removal and power button can also be locked together to prevent accidental power on/off. Designed to house Micro-ATX motherboard, the CS381 gives users a wide array of hardware options that includes support for 3.5β or 2.5β drive in SATA or SAS format, high-end graphics card, and RAID cards.
Support up to 12 drives in unprecedented 30 liter Micro-ATX chassis size Designed for vertical or Horizontal position, allow users to freely place CS381 anywhere Includes two long-life (L10, 70, 000 hours) Dual Ball bearing 120mm fans Hot-swap drive trays support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status Accommodates SFX or SFX-L power supply Support normal height expansion Slots for installation of cards up to 267mm long Kensington lock on front panel for additional security Case storage series. Support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status. For CPU cooling, the CS381 has room to accommodate up to a 240mm radiator for nearly unlimited CPU choices. For extra security, The entire front can be locked to prevent unwanted drive removal and power button can also be locked together to prevent accidental power on/off. Designed to house Micro-ATX motherboard, the CS381 gives users a wide array of hardware options that includes support for 3.5β or 2.5β drive in SATA or SAS format, high-end graphics card, and RAID cards.
Support up to 12 drives in unprecedented 30 liter Micro-ATX chassis size Designed for vertical or Horizontal position, allow users to freely place CS381 anywhere Includes two long-life (L10, 70, 000 hours) Dual Ball bearing 120mm fans Hot-swap drive trays support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status Accommodates SFX or SFX-L power supply Support normal height expansion Slots for installation of cards up to 267mm long Kensington lock on front panel for additional security Case storage series. Support up to eight 3.5β or 2.5β sas-12g/ sata-6g drives with two LED indicators for displaying drive status. For CPU cooling, the CS381 has room to accommodate up to a 240mm radiator for nearly unlimited CPU choices. For extra security, The entire front can be locked to prevent unwanted drive removal and power button can also be locked together to prevent accidental power on/off. Designed to house Micro-ATX motherboard, the CS381 gives users a wide array of hardware options that includes support for 3.5β or 2.5β drive in SATA or SAS format, high-end graphics card, and RAID cards.
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Silverstone CS381 Micro-ATX/Mini-DTX/Mini-ITX 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5"/3.5" SAS-12G NAS Storage Case with Two 120mm Dual Ball Bearing Fan, Black, SST-
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Silverstone Technology CS381B Micro-ATX/Mini-DTX/Mini-Itx 8 Bay Hot Swap 2.5"/3.5" SAS-12G/SAS-6G NAS Storage Case with 2X 120mm Dual Ball Bearing Fan
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Silverstone CS381 Micro-ATX NAS Case Black 8 Drive Bays SATA SAS Cooling Fans Expansion Slots
Delivery between 30 Juneβββ8 July $12.95
SilverStone CS381B NAS and Workstation Micro-ATX Case
Delivery between Mon β Thu $33.06
originally posted on newegg.com
Bought this case to transfer an UnRaid build from an old, unattractive Rosewill ATX tower. I knew I was spending decent money, including the separate purchase of an SFX PSU, but I expected more. The build is done, save for the Mini SAS to SATA breakout cables (not included) which I've yet to order. This is stated as not included, but is easy to overlook, as I did. For the price, this should've been included. Purchasing separately adds $50 to the build. The build was laborious. EVERYTHING needs to be disassembled, including the panels, drive cages and I/O before the motherboard and PSU can be installed. Not a big deal, except that everything is secured by tiny M3 screws. A LOT OF THEM. You also need to install motherboard standoffs. Aforementioned parts slide into ...Β MoreBought this case to transfer an UnRaid build from an old, unattractive Rosewill ATX tower. I knew I was spending decent money, including the separate purchase of an SFX PSU, but I expected more. The build is done, save for the Mini SAS to SATA breakout cables (not included) which I've yet to order. This is stated as not included, but is easy to overlook, as I did. For the price, this should've been included. Purchasing separately adds $50 to the build. The build was laborious. EVERYTHING needs to be disassembled, including the panels, drive cages and I/O before the motherboard and PSU can be installed. Not a big deal, except that everything is secured by tiny M3 screws. A LOT OF THEM. You also need to install motherboard standoffs. Aforementioned parts slide into place easy enough once that is done, which is when the fun started. I'm 6'5". My hands are proportional to my height. This is a compact case with unfinished edges everywhere. Adding cards, installing drive cages and routing cables, while not complex, required some patience (and smaller hands). My wife was asleep. Consequently I cut my hands often. After nearly two hours disassembling the old case and transferring to the new, stopping repeatedly to find a bandaid was decidedly obnoxious. All told, I scraped my knuckles multiple times and cut my finger decently once. Once the last screw is turned, all the drive sleds are populated and cables routed, you have a compact, solidly built case. But that satisfaction is quickly diminished, when you realize as I did the breakout cables are not in the parts box. I am not docking this case an egg for my inability to read the listing more carefully. I should've have planned better. But I am docking an egg b/c for the price, it is my opinion this should be supplied. Other thoughts: Despite the build process and additional parts needed, I like the case. It's a niche category without a lot competition, so options are limited; Silverstone has several cases designed for NAS applications. But I'm taking eggs for price to value and the tedious build process. Hope I never have to rebuild this system. Also concerned about cooling performance. I have a stock Intel fan that barely clears the drive cage. Aside from the pre-installed fans, there's little else that can be done for effective cooling. Time will tell.
originally posted on neweggbusiness.com
Too expensive for the difficulty of working on it. Too expensive to not come with cables or a power supply. If you plan to build it and never work on it again, it might be for you. System is now noisy and too hot. I'm debating taking everything out and sending it back, the fans that came with the case are not working correctly and I'm worried about system temps. Also one of the drive tray activity lights does not work (all 8 drives are being accessed, but only 7 activity lights light up).
| Product dimensions | 31.6 x 22.5 x 40.01 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 31.6 x 22.5 x 40 centimetres |
| Country of origin | China |
| Motherboard compatibility | Micro ATX |
| Case type | Mini-Tower |
Silverstone CS381 Micro-ATX/Mini-DTX/Mini-ITX 8-Bay Hot-Swap 2.5"/3.5" SAS-12G NAS Storage Case with Two 120mm Dual Ball Bearing Fan, Black, SST-
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Silverstone Technology CS381B Micro-ATX/Mini-DTX/Mini-Itx 8 Bay Hot Swap 2.5"/3.5" SAS-12G/SAS-6G NAS Storage Case with 2X 120mm Dual Ball Bearing Fan
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Silverstone CS381 Micro-ATX NAS Case Black 8 Drive Bays SATA SAS Cooling Fans Expansion Slots
Delivery between 30 Juneβββ8 July $12.95
SilverStone CS381B NAS and Workstation Micro-ATX Case
Delivery between Mon β Thu $33.06
Bought this case to transfer an UnRaid build from an old, unattractive Rosewill ATX tower. I knew I was spending decent money, including the separate purchase of an SFX PSU, but I expected more. The build is done, save for the Mini SAS to SATA breakout cables (not included) which I've yet to order. This is stated as not included, but is easy to overlook, as I did. For the price, this should've been included. Purchasing separately adds $50 to the build. The build was laborious. EVERYTHING needs to be disassembled, including the panels, drive cages and I/O before the motherboard and PSU can be installed. Not a big deal, except that everything is secured by tiny M3 screws. A LOT OF THEM. You also need to install motherboard standoffs. Aforementioned parts slide into ...Β MoreBought this case to transfer an UnRaid build from an old, unattractive Rosewill ATX tower. I knew I was spending decent money, including the separate purchase of an SFX PSU, but I expected more. The build is done, save for the Mini SAS to SATA breakout cables (not included) which I've yet to order. This is stated as not included, but is easy to overlook, as I did. For the price, this should've been included. Purchasing separately adds $50 to the build. The build was laborious. EVERYTHING needs to be disassembled, including the panels, drive cages and I/O before the motherboard and PSU can be installed. Not a big deal, except that everything is secured by tiny M3 screws. A LOT OF THEM. You also need to install motherboard standoffs. Aforementioned parts slide into place easy enough once that is done, which is when the fun started. I'm 6'5". My hands are proportional to my height. This is a compact case with unfinished edges everywhere. Adding cards, installing drive cages and routing cables, while not complex, required some patience (and smaller hands). My wife was asleep. Consequently I cut my hands often. After nearly two hours disassembling the old case and transferring to the new, stopping repeatedly to find a bandaid was decidedly obnoxious. All told, I scraped my knuckles multiple times and cut my finger decently once. Once the last screw is turned, all the drive sleds are populated and cables routed, you have a compact, solidly built case. But that satisfaction is quickly diminished, when you realize as I did the breakout cables are not in the parts box. I am not docking this case an egg for my inability to read the listing more carefully. I should've have planned better. But I am docking an egg b/c for the price, it is my opinion this should be supplied. Other thoughts: Despite the build process and additional parts needed, I like the case. It's a niche category without a lot competition, so options are limited; Silverstone has several cases designed for NAS applications. But I'm taking eggs for price to value and the tedious build process. Hope I never have to rebuild this system. Also concerned about cooling performance. I have a stock Intel fan that barely clears the drive cage. Aside from the pre-installed fans, there's little else that can be done for effective cooling. Time will tell.
Too expensive for the difficulty of working on it. Too expensive to not come with cables or a power supply. If you plan to build it and never work on it again, it might be for you. System is now noisy and too hot. I'm debating taking everything out and sending it back, the fans that came with the case are not working correctly and I'm worried about system temps. Also one of the drive tray activity lights does not work (all 8 drives are being accessed, but only 7 activity lights light up).
| Product dimensions | 31.6 x 22.5 x 40.01 cm; 7 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 31.6 x 22.5 x 40 centimetres |
| Country of origin | China |
| Motherboard compatibility | Micro ATX |
| Case type | Mini-Tower |