Inexpensive Media Storage
In this project I will show you how to create a 2TB Firewire 800 storage unit for about $1500.
Here's a quick parts list:
8 - 250g HDs ........................$1040
8 - Drive Cages .....................$64
16 Bay Storeage Case ...........$35
2 AT Power Spplies ..............$20
2 1394b Drive Controllers .....$240
2 1394b 9-to-9 Cables ..........$15
1 1394b PCI Host adpater ....$40
Total Cost..............................$1454
With room for 8 more drives!
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