Re: Netgear ReadyNAS Pro?

["Douglas Handy" <dhandy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joe,


> However, most enclosures don't have easy access hot swap


You can convert any enclosure to have front panel hot swap access using a
SATA backplane.  There are various configurations depending on how many bays
drives you want, and how many 5 1/4" bay positions you want to consume.  I
use a 5-drive backplane which mounts the drives vertically in the space of 3
external bays -- each with its own activity light and dedicated power
button:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817332011

If you don't need that many drives, or want to use fewer bays, there are
others which mount the drives horizontally.  For hot swap to work, you need
to be using a MB or controller card which supports hot swap.  But this gives
easy front panel access on the enclosure of your choice.  Extra drive trays
are about $13 from Newegg to pre-mount on other drives for even faster
swaping.

Doug