From: theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk   
      
   The Natural Philosopher  wrote:   
   > So I am thinking of going to a PI 5 rather than a separately powered USB   
   > adapters for the drives - the other way to  increase power to the drives.   
   >   
   > Or is there a better one board computer alternative?   
   >   
   > I want to build everything into a small 19" case with an ethernet switch   
   >   board and OSUs to reduce clutter   
      
   If you want a Pi5 NAS, this looks like a good option:   
      
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l30sADfDiM8   
      
   Key part is the Radxa PCIe to 5x SATA HAT:   
   https://arace.tech/products/radxa-penta-sata-hat-up-to-5x-sata-d   
   sks-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5   
      
   (For 3.5" drives, there are cables so you can mount them away from the   
   board.  USB HDD often have a SATA connector inside if you remove the   
   case)   
      
   Theo   
      
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