[mythtv-users] MythTV useful newegg deal 8 bay SATA to eSATA (Port Multiplier) enclosure

[Brian Long]

On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Steven Adeff<adeffs.mythtv at gmail.com> wrote:
> SANS DIGITAL TR8M-B 8 Bay SATA to eSATA (Port Multiplier) enclosure
> Newegg Item#    N82E16816111051
> $279.99 with promo code
> promo code:EMCLTLX35
> free UPS 3-day shipping
>
> has good reviews

Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a couple of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817990004

and put them inside one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119152

There are also other solutions which involve buying a generic case and
using the port multiplier:
http://www.addonics.com/products/host_controller/ad4sr5hpmus.asp

Just another idea...

/Brian/