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  Product:     I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case Review  
  Price:     $142 (CDN) / $129 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     I-Star USA
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     September 3rd, 2006
  Rating:     star star star star star star star

I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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In order to gain access to the inside of the S-9000, four 6-32 screws must be removed from the back of the case chassis. An inside view of the case interior reveals plenty of room to handle a wide variety of standard and large sized motherboards. One theme which seems to be missing in most server cases of this size is the option for a slide out motherboard tray. The motherboard tray which is provided with the S-9000 is riveted directly to the chassis frame, which means all installation of hardware components must be done from inside the case.

I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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The design of the PSU mount located at the top of the case is secure and provides additional support in the form of metal tabs and removable metal plate. All the external drive bays in the S-9000 have mounts on either side for installing system components using the supplied 6-32 screws. I would have liked to see the inclusion of a drive rail system made popular in the Antec, Chieftec and Chenning style cases which simplifies the installation and removal system components.

I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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I-Star S-9000 Server Tower Case
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Toward the bottom portion of the S-9000 Tower Case sits a lower internal drive bay cage which can hold 2 x 3.5" devices. This internal drive bay is not documented in the specifications can easily be removed. Additional cooling can be added to the case via a 120mm fan mount that is positioned towards the front of the case chassis. Consumers should also note that the lower portion of the external 5.25" drive bay cage can be removed via 2 screws that are located on the left and right hand sides.

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