| Products | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of 2.5" Drive Supported | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of 3.5" Drive Supported | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Compatible Drive Bay | 1x External 5.25" Bay | 1x External 5.25" Bay | 1x External 5.25" Bay | 1x External 5.25" Bay | 1x External 5.25" Bay |
| Support 2.5" Drive Height | 5mm to 9.5mm | 5mm to 9.5mm | 5mm to 9.5mm | 5mm to 9.5mm | |
| Support Drive Type | SATA/SAS (Single Chanel) | SATA | SATA | SATA/SAS (Single Channel) | SATA/SAS (Single Channel) |
| Supports 3.5" Drive | |||||
| Cooling Fan | |||||
| Adjustable Fan Speed Control | |||||
| Device Connector | 3x SATA 7pin | 2x SATA 7pin | 3x SATA 7pin | 4x SATA 7pin | 4x SATA 7pin |
| Power Connector | 2x SATA 15pin | 1x SATA 15pin | 1x SATA 15pin | 1x SATA 15pin | 1x SATA 15pin |
Pros: Fan ventilation is good. Takes 3 sata drives (only sata, not sas) connectors and 2 sata power connectors for 3 drives. You need builtin fans for high density storage like this. Getting a cage and adding one yourself may be cheaper but it will take time and you'll need to find the quiet fans and mount them - it is not worth it. Get a product like this that has it built in. The board has all the power and everything else in it.
Cons: Because this has the sata only connector ( has L shape), sas drives will not work in this case. I originally purchased it for 3 sata drives in a 2x5.5 bay space. Then, I decided to go with sas 12gbs drives. I connected the sas drives inside the bay and to the sas controller card and it would not work. This is because the connectors for sas drives are not actually on the unit. For sata, it is good. If I had 3 5.25 bays, I would go with the 3x5 3.5 drives option as space is so limited.
Overall Review: Very good product. Icy has the correct fan cooling that isnt extremely loud and with the right air flow. Their products are built very well. Just know, connectors for sas must be physically there to support sas. Consumers dont use sas so i may be one of a handful that has actually tried sas Very good product. Highly recommend. No stars off for no sas support. it was not my original intention.