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15 shucked drives in a 4U case, any concerns with Vibrations (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by rahulkadukar@alien.top to c/datahoarder@selfhosted.forum

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I am planning to get this case Rosewill RSV-L4600U 4U and run a server with Unraid on it. This server will run 6 drives (all shucked, none SMR). I also wanted to run a ZFS VM with 8 drives being passed through.

Will the 14 drives running at once in this enclosure cause issues (since these are all shucked and I have read that vibration may cause issues).

My current ZFS host is running in a separate 3U case but I wanted to consolidate everything into a single server. Are there any concerns ?

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[–] OurManInHavana@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

It will work as you describe with no issues: vibration won't be a problem. Use large/slow case fans (and even for the CPU consider a 92mm model if 120mm won't fit) and it should serve you well for years. Good luck!

[–] ruralcricket@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I have two of these both full. No issues in 3-4 years

[–] acbadam42@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have the same case been using it for about 5 years. I have only WD drives in there and it doesn't vibrate at all whatsoever. Almost all of the drives are shucked and there are 14.

[–] rahulkadukar@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Thanks for your reply. I will get the case and consolidate those two into a single server.

[–] Beaver_On_Fire@alien.top 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes. Always protect your investment against earthquakes by placing them in a place from which they can not easily fall.

[–] rahulkadukar@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

They are two different datasets, with 2 backups for each (not in the same rack). I just don't like running a ZFS server separately.