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From: The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Stress testing a Pi...
Date: Sat, 11 May 2024 16:42:54 +0100
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On 11/05/2024 14:54, Theo wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>> So I am thinking of going to a PI 5 rather than a separately powered USB
>> adapters for the drives - the other way to  increase power to the drives.
>>
>> Or is there a better one board computer alternative?
>>
>> I want to build everything into a small 19" case with an ethernet switch
>>    board and OSUs to reduce clutter
> 
> If you want a Pi5 NAS, this looks like a good option:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l30sADfDiM8
> 
> Key part is the Radxa PCIe to 5x SATA HAT:
> https://arace.tech/products/radxa-penta-sata-hat-up-to-5x-sata-disks-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5
> 
> (For 3.5" drives, there are cables so you can mount them away from the
> board.  USB HDD often have a SATA connector inside if you remove the
> case)
> 
That may be an option all right - it takes external 12V which I can 
probably supply.
And there is one for a Pi 4...



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