A dedicated Spinrite machine

[BoneChilling]

Finally version 6.1 is out and I feel like I can start scanning all these drives that I've been sitting on seemingly forever. Now that 6.1 is here, I am looking for a dedicated mostly small form factor machine that I can use as a dedicated Spinrite appliance. It should have USB 3 at least with sata ports and it would be clutch if it had at least a somewhat modern M2 port but there are expansion cards for that that would work well.

Anyone have such a machine or recommend one? I am sitting on hundreds of hard drives that go back 20 years.

 

[Scott]

Finally version 6.1 is out and I feel like I can start scanning all these drives that I've been sitting on seemingly forever. Now that 6.1 is here, I am looking for a dedicated mostly small form factor machine that I can use as a dedicated Spinrite appliance. It should have USB 3 at least with sata ports and it would be clutch if it had at least a somewhat modern M2 port but there are expansion cards for that that would work well.

Anyone have such a machine or recommend one? I am sitting on hundreds of hard drives that go back 20 years.

Many folks here (including Steve) have been using the ZimaBoard:

ZimaBoard - A Decentralized Home Server

Unlock versatile computing with the ZimaBoard Single Board Server, ideal for DIY tech projects and server applications. Experience robust performance and seamless integration in your personal or professional setup. Shop now to elevate your technology!

shop.zimaboard.com

See these posts on needed upgrades (beefier power supply, SATA cables, etc.).

https://forums.grc.com/threads/spinrite-zimaboard-esata-dock.1519/#post-12121

https://forums.grc.com/threads/zimaboard-and-ide-drives.1414/#post-10610

 

[BoneChilling]

Many folks here (including Steve) have been using the ZimaBoard:

ZimaBoard - A Decentralized Home Server

Unlock versatile computing with the ZimaBoard Single Board Server, ideal for DIY tech projects and server applications. Experience robust performance and seamless integration in your personal or professional setup. Shop now to elevate your technology!

shop.zimaboard.com

See these posts on needed upgrades (beefier power supply, SATA cables, etc.).

https://forums.grc.com/threads/spinrite-zimaboard-esata-dock.1519/#post-12121

https://forums.grc.com/threads/zimaboard-and-ide-drives.1414/#post-10610

Thanks for the links. I think I'll go with the beefier power supply. I am currently creating a dedicated wishlist on Amazon for all of this. I should have better searched the forums for existing questions like mine.