The black D-230HB-DT 2U Compact 3 x 3.5" Bay Hotswap microATX Desktop Chassis from iStarUSA is designed with elegance and functionality fit for the HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer). With the advancement of server racks for home, this model is suitable for both rackmount and desktop orientation. It features red HDD handles. With storage capacity up to 8TB per each bay, the drive cage has a tray supporting a 3.5" and a 2.5" HDD. This maximizes data storage and backup functionality at the same time. This is a suitable platform for the HTPC built using the AMD and Intel processors.

Three hot-swappable 3.5" (8.89cm) drive bays; compatible with 2.5" (6.35cm) SSD / HDD

Rack-mount or desktop convertible

Compatible with PS2 or PS3 power supplies

Slim optical drive bay available

Black chassis and red HDD handle

Two front USB 3.0 ports

Sleek front panel

RoHS compliant

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the V-mount plate and the Lion Battery?

A: This is a kit with portable RAID storage enclosure with and an additional battery fallback with a mount for the battery itself.

Q: 2. What is the maximum dat capacity on these?

A: The max capacity is limited by the drives you use and your OS limitations.

Q: 3. Can I connect this device to Thunderbolt 2 equipped Mac Pro (2013?) with an Apple adapter?

A: Yes, you can connect this device to a 2013 MacPro with a Thunderbolt 2 adapter. Per Avid, you would require the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter, B&H # APMMEL2AMA, a power cable for the HDX card B&H # SOTCBHDXB, and they recommend using this Thunderbolt cable B&H # SOTCBTB307M. Please also note, the Pro Tools HDX card is sold separately.

Q: 4. What's the diameter of the wheels on this dolly?

A: The diameter of the wheels for the Sirui DT-06 Tripod Dolly is approximately 3".

Q: 5. Can you use EVF and RED monitor (7 inch DSMC3 or SmallHD with RED camera control)?

A: Yes, the RED DIGITAL CINEMA RED Compact EVF Pack can be used along with the RED DIGITAL CINEMA DSMC3 RED Touch 7.0" LCD Monitor and SmallHD monitors and have controls on both the screens and the EVF.

Q: 6. What hard drives are in the TeraStation 5820DN?

A: Buffalo does not specify which hard drives are included in the Buffalo TeraStation 5820DN 160TB 8-Bay Desktop NAS Server (BH #BU5820D16008).

Q: 7. How long is the included thunderbolt 3 cable?

A: The cable I received is about 30 inches long.

Q: 8. What's in the box?

A: Per the Quick Installation Guide: 1 x ARC-8050T3U-4/4A/6(M)/8/12 bays RAID storage unit 1 x 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Type-C cable 1 x RJ-45 LAN cable 1 x Power cord 16/24/32/48 x Drive mounting screws (4 per drive tray) 1 x Quick installation guide

Q: 9. Can this 8 bay raid system be split into multiple raids? Meaning, can I do 4 raids of RAID 1 using 2 drives so that I have 4 sets of Raid 1's?

A: Yes, this can support multiple RAID families.

Q: 10. Is it possible to simply move the 8 drives from my 8050T2 into this unit without having to migrate data and rebuild the whole thing?

A: You will need to rebuild the RAID for safety measure.