I’m trying to figure out the cheapest and simplest, Open Hardware-respecting, way to extend the USB 3/USB C interface on the BeagleBone AI, internally with a small hub or board. Basically, I need to attach two SSDs to the USB 3 interface for a RAID 1 mirroring setup. I’m trying to fit this all into a nice NAS-like enclosure I am currently 3D printing.
Of course, I need to also make sure I can use USB C to power the BeagleBone AI board.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I’m currently looking at these as potential solutions, and I will need these for in bulk/wholesale for an upcoming product:
https://www.tindie.com/products/mux/usb-30-nanohub/
https://www.tindie.com/products/mux/microhub-the-smallest-usb-hub-with-connectors/
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Type-C-4-port-94v0-pcb_60769581928.html