Multidrive external enclosures

[Mercutio]

Does anyone know where I can get a 4 drive SATA or Firewire enclosure at something like a reasonable price?

I'm looking at a 4 drive SATAenclosure from MacGurus.com for $250. Which I guess is not bad, but its fundamental similarity to SCSI units that cost half that much is off-putting... and the SCSI enclosures only need a single connection for multiple drives.

 

[Mercutio]

OK, how about something like this?

Anyone used these? They look great from the standpoint of increased density but if they're loud or get too hot I don't want 'em.

 

[Pradeep]

I have the older 4 drive SCSI version of that enclosure, it has a 90mm fan in the back, but I can't hear it what with the 3*15K drives in there (the IBM is one noisy mofo). Interesting to see how much the prices have droppped on these....

 

[Pradeep]

I wouldn't consider the fan to be loud, be aware that the enclosure will make a most horrific screech if you happen to disconnect it tho, I can't remember if you can disable the alarm via jumpers.