I have a bunch of regular laptop hard drives laying around. will those work, or they have to be hot swap?

If she drives are SATA, or SAS they should work just fine.

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🔒 Compact power meets pro-grade security — your NAS, upgraded.

SATA SAS READY - Custom back panel PCB supports both SATA and SAS interfaces for broad drive compatibility.
SECURE YOUR DATA VAULT - Each drive bay features an individual metal key lock for unparalleled physical security.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Supports Mini-ITX/Mini-DTX motherboards and low-profile expansion cards up to 8.66 inches.
MAXIMIZE COMPACT STORAGE - Pack up to 8 hot-swappable 2.5" drives in a sleek 11.8L chassis—ultimate space-saving power.
EFFORTLESS COOLING MAINTENANCE - Dual 80mm intake fans plus removable front dust filter keep your NAS cool and clean.

The SilverStone CS280 is a premium Mini-ITX NAS case designed for professionals who demand high storage density in a compact form factor. It features eight individually lockable, hot-swappable 2.5" drive bays, supports Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX motherboards, and accommodates low-profile expansion cards. With dual 80mm fans and a removable dust filter, it ensures efficient cooling and maintenance. Its custom back panel supports both SATA and SAS drives, making it a versatile and secure solution for home or office NAS builds.

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Brand	SilverStone
Item model number	SST-CS280B
Item Weight	7.28 pounds
Product Dimensions	8.72 x 11.85 x 6.96 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	8.72 x 11.85 x 6.96 inches
Color	Black
Manufacturer	SilverStone
ASIN	B01LQZI9J6
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	September 1, 2016

SilverStone Technology Silverstone CS280 Premium Mini-ITX NAS case with Eight 2.5" hot-swappable Bays, SST-CS280B,Black

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