Dan Case A4-SFX HDD Bracket

Allow the simple installation of 4x 3.5" HDDs into the Dan Case A4-SFX case.
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These brackets allow the simple installation of 4x 3.5" HDDs into the Dan Case A4-SFX case.  The power supply and power supply bracket need to be removed and a small alternate power supply will need to be used (Likely blocking the PCIe slot meant to be used for the graphics card).  I used the Silverstone FlexATX 350W supply, but many others should fit.

Notes:

  • Mounting the drives upside-down allows for easy access to the SATA and power connections above as well as leaving just enough space for a 92mm slim fan to blow air up on them.  But the brackets can be flipped if the other orientation is desired.
  • The front USB connector will need to be removed for the ‘upside-down’ configuration. I'm working on a replacement LED indicator light design for the empty front hole this creates.
  • The large single piece bracket should be installed first, then the drives, then the two split brackets.  This means removing/swapping drives does take a bit of work (14x screws to remove a single drive, not including the 10x external panel screws), but I don't expect many people do this terribly often.
  • Extra holes are provided to mount the drives in two different orientations, mix and match however desired.

 

Extra Hardware needed:

8x M3 nuts, need to be pressed into the brackets

8x M3x6 countersunk machine screws to attach the brackets to the case

16x #6-32x1/4 countersunk machine screws to attach drives to the bracket

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