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