EDIT: I'm throwing in the towel on this whole external enclosure hardware setup.
It's time I put together a REAL server with REAL sata connections.
http://community.covecube.com/index.php?/topic/419-building-a-proper-whs-server-need-advice/page-2&do=findComment&comment=3008
Here's my new setup on the way:
http://community.covecube.com/index.php?/topic/507-my-new-lian-pc-v2120b-full-tower-home-server-setup-drivepoolscanner/
Here is my rock solid fast stable setup.
I'm running Windows 8.1 x64 on all my computers including my DrivePool server.
I get greater than 100Mbps transfers across my gigabit network!
x1
Anker® Uspeed USB 3.0 4-Port Hub with 12V 2A Power Adapter and 3ft USB 3.0 Cable [VIA VL812 Chipset]
http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-Uspeed-4-Port-Adapter-Chipset/dp/B005QWY3PU/
x3
Mediasonic HF2-SU3S2 ProBox 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure with USB 3.0 & eSATA
http://www.amazon.com/Mediasonic-HF2-SU3S2-ProBox-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B003X26VV4/
x3 USB 3.0 to Esata Adapter Support Port Multiplier - U3esata http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DCCMII/
x3 Monoprice 108791 6-Feet SATA 6 Gbps External Shielded Cable, eSATA to eSATA Type I to Type I, Black
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009GUL1VM
x11
WD Red 3 TB NAS Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA III, 64 MB Cache - WD30EFRX
http://www.amazon.com/WD-Red-NAS-Hard-Drive/dp/B008JJLW4M
It all fits in a Ikea BESTÅ BURS Wall shelf in High Gloss Black. This is all in my bed room suspended above the TV floating on the wall.
(nice and quiet, custom vented USB powered fans)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60133931/