Advice for a rack configuration (Europe) ?

[vincen 72]

Hi

I'm currently looking for a configuration to build a medium (all is relative) server for Emby with 6/8 mechanical drives 3.5" and 2 SSD or NVME for OS. I investigated already second hand servers but I'd like also to check what can be done with a hand-build configuration.

Is it me or it's difficult to find now empty chassis (small size like 1/2U) to build its own server ?

Vincèn

[Neminem 1617]

Yes that hard do to 1 / 2 unit servers usually only hold 4 X 3.5 drives.

I reused an old tower gaming pc with 8 slots + a possible expansion of 4 extra drives in the 3 5.25 slots above

Then flipped it on its side, now it only takes up the space of a 4 u rack enclosure.

The rest of this is fluff

This is my current setup.

Sorry can't finde the name of the chassis.

But look at PC Cases — Fractal Design those are often what people need / want.

Choose Your Parts - PCPartPicker without the case.