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Backblaze Storage Pod - $1,150 (Downtown)
2439 Swiss Ave near N Central Exp
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(Early Generation - Red 4U Chassis)
Overview:
Up for sale is an iconic piece of internet infrastructure history: an early-generation Backblaze Storage Pod custom 4U rackmount chassis. This specialized, high-density server case was built by Protocase based on Backblaze's famous open-source cloud storage blueprints. Featuring its signature red powder-coated finish, this unit is instantly recognizable and highly sought after by tech enthusiasts.Please note: This specific unit features the triple-power-inlet rear layout, characteristic of the early, ultra-robust Storage Pod designs.
1. High-Density DIY NAS (Network Attached Storage)This chassis is engineered from the ground up for massive data storage capacity.Massive Drive Capacity: Holds up to 45 or 60 standard 3.5-inch hard drives (depending on internal backplane configuration).Perfect for Data Hoarding: Ideal for building an enormous personal media server, photo archive, or local backup repository.
2. Ultimate Plex / Jellyfin Media ServerTransform this enclosure into the ultimate home entertainment backbone.Centralized Library: Store thousands of uncompressed 4K Blu-ray rips, movies, TV shows, and music files in one single machine.Hardware Transcoding: The standard motherboard I/O allows you to drop in modern consumer or enterprise hardware to handle multiple simultaneous video streams.
3. Home Lab / Virtualization HypervisorEnterprise-grade storage capability makes this a powerful node for homelab testing.Software-Defined Storage: Perfectly suited for running advanced storage environments like TrueNAS (Core/SCALE), Unraid, or Proxmox VE with ZFS pools.Network Services: Run dozens of Docker containers, self-hosted web applications, local DNS servers, or home automation platforms (Home Assistant).
4. Chia Cryptocurrency Mining / FarmingThe high-density drive configuration makes it an incredibly efficient turn-key setup for proof-of-space cryptocurrencies.Plug-and-Play Farming: Avoid the mess of external USB hubs and dangling power cables by keeping dozens of plotting/farming drives cooled and powered inside one clean enclosure.
5. Tech Collectible & Custom Project BaseBeyond its immense utility, it is a piece of open-source engineering history.Showcase Piece: The vibrant red finish and unique design make it a great statement piece for any server rack or workshop.Modding Potential: Great project chassis for creators looking to retrofit modern high-efficiency power supplies and quiet noctua fans for silent home operation.
Option 1: Barebone Chassis (No Hard Drives) Price: $350
Value Factor: The main value lies in the heavy-duty Protocase 4U custom chassis itself, along with the specialized internal drive brackets and multiplier backplanes.
The Caveat: The motherboard, CPU, and power supplies inside this unit are quite old (circa 2011–2013) and highly inefficient by modern power standards. Buyers usually assume they will need to swap out the core motherboard internals, keeping only the case and storage backplanes.
Option 2: Complete Server (With 45x 4TB Drives) Price: $1,150 OBO
45 - 4TB HDD drives
2 - 2.5 500GB HDD drives
3- SY-PEX40008 Syba 4-Port SATA II PCI-Express x1 Software RAID Controller Card
*** WILL SELL AS A BAREBONES CHASSIS WITHOUT HARD DRIVES FOR $350. ***