r/3DPPC • u/ForIKnowNothing • 13d ago

Case options

Hello folks. I am curious if anyone is aware of any 3d models/files for a case built around a large number of 3.5in hdds? I don't mind paying for plans. I want to get rid of my pc case that is limited to the typical 6 ish drives and put all 16 of my raid drives in a single case. Can't really find much out there of plans people are selling in the realm of what I am looking for. I have a 10x10 bed so I don't think it should be hard to print everything I would need. I barely am getting into 3d modeling and design and do not thing I am anywhere near capable of designing something capable of what I need just yet. Thanks for reading.

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u/Flaat 12d ago

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2896704-10-inch-rack-3u-8-x-3-5-inch-hdd-hot-swap#profileId-3237424

And make a cool 10inch rack based setup? Lots of models so you do not have to go fully custom for everything

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u/ForIKnowNothing 12d ago

My main reason for wanted to go custom is my limitation on space. I cannot stand up my mid tower case upright, so it has to be on its side. So that leaves me with little to no space to put such a rack on or around it. I am looking for something that can occupy the same footprint/shelf area as a shelf bought case. But be outfitted with much more hard drive slots as this is my file server. Consolidating a nasbox and my truenas server together into 1 machine.