1. History

About 7 years ago I out grew my Media Server Case.

I didn't want to purchase a specific NAS, like a QNAP or Synology, or buy a big gamer type case. So, I built one out of two pieces of MDF, aluminium strips and some other small scrap wood.

All screwed together. 7 years it is still going strong running 10 SATA Drives, but I wanted to modernise. (3d print a new "modular" case).

The goal is if I want another HDD, I print another caddy. If I use a different motherboard, I can adapt the jigsaw pieces to fit it.

2. The New Server

This `Modular NAS Server thing`` is the dumping ground of what I am creating.

What have I made so far ?

• [X] 2.1 - Stackable (modular) HDD Caddies
• [ ] Rack Mounted (I have a server cabinet) (not yet done)
• [ ] ATX Motherboard Mount
• [ ] PSU Mount
• [ ] Rack Mount Adaptors and Other Supports

2.1 Stackable (modular) HDD Caddies

As the photo shows, I have printed my first 3 caddies.(Yellow was the first "new" version)

I wanted them to be "put together" with minimal screws. The puzzle pieces will come into play later when I make it rack mount able. For now, it is just stackable.

It is not perfect, but is meeting my need.

2.1.1 HDD Caddies - Yet to make

• Doors
• SATA BackPlane
• Rear Cooling Ducting