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NAS Storage with SAS interface

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External storage for NAS server having 9211-8i SAS card or equivalent

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Updated at source: Aug 31, 2025

Model information

Source: Printables
Category: Computers
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External storage for NAS server having 9211-8i SAS card or equivalent.

Computer upgrade

SAS 9211-8i card (search, example) ~ 21-26€

NAS components

Server backplane 4 HDD SAS SFF-8643 (search, example) ~ 12-16€
SFF-8643 to SFF-8087 SAS Cable (search, example) ~ 7-10€
Hard Drive Mounting Rails (search, example) ~ 1-2€
Molex computer cable (search, example) ~ 1-2€
120mm fan dust filter (search, example) ~ 1-2€
120mm cuttable fan dust filter (search, example) ~ 1-2€
120mm brushless cooling fan 12v 3pin (search, example) ~ 2-8€
Set of M3 brass insert nut (5mm / OD 5mm) (search, example) ~ 1-2€
Set of M3 screw bolts (5mm, 10mm, 18mm) (search, example) ~ 1-2€
- 8x 5mm
- 14x 10mm
- 4x 18mm
Screw pin rivet rubber fan (search, example) ~ 1-2€
Strong magnet 5mm x 1.5mm (search, example) ~ 1-3€

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* Guidance prices in 2025. Total cost about 50-75€

Assembly

hardware upgrades

It's not essential but you can try to deport fan connector.

Prepare the sides

Fit the brass insert nut.

Ensure correct orientation (the inserts are symmetrical).

Use the 10mm screws.

Assemble the sides

Fit the magnets. Ensure that they are correctly oriented (same polarity).

Place the sides together.

Place the front frame to hold everything together. Use the 10mm screws.

Prepare the rear

Fit the brass insert nut.

Use a cuttable fan dust filter and cut out the necessary openings.

Place the backplane. Use the 5mm screws.

Assemble the rear

Place the sides and the rear together.

Take care of rails orientation.

Use the 18mm screws.

Prepare the front

Fit the pin rivet rubber fan and the magnets. Ensure that the magnets are correctly oriented (same polarity) and that they magnetise well with the frame.