October 21, 201213 yr Curious if anyone has successfully mounted three of the LT suggested Supermicro 5 in 3 drive cages in the 9 total 5.25" bays on the Helios chassis? I was able to get mine in today with modifications to the case's existing 5.25" platform rails. Otherwise the cages wouldn't fit because of the bottom lips under each bay. Had to bend, pry and hammer out the lips so I had a flush surface as well as clip the front plastic dividers to remove anything obstructing the cages fit. Hopefully I didn't shred the chassis for nothing but found no other way.
October 21, 201213 yr I like to stay away from 5 in 3 cages just because of that reason. Most cases now-a-days have those lips to hold the 5.25" drives and all 5 in 3 cages that I have come across require that lip to not be there or you have to modify the case. I like to 4 in 3 or the 3 in 2 cages because you don't need to modify the case and better airflow. But if you require 12 drives in a 9 bay case isn't enough 5 in 3 is the only way to go.
October 21, 201213 yr I think they will fit. Same case was used in this build. However Norco SS 400 4x3 cages used. http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=15756.msg146631#msg146631 You usually have to bend the tabs back. I used a deep throated c clamp. Took about 15 mins to do all. It makes life easier of you do all the tabs before starting to build you server.
October 21, 201213 yr Author Thanks for the responses. They fit. For nicely too. The super micro cages have some massive 80x~20mm fans cranking off the rear.
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