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120 mm Flex-Bay 4× HDD Cage with Fan

/ CaseLabs Mercury S8 / pedestal

Object ID

FI-CL-PART-002

Summary

This object is identified as a 120 mm flex-bay unit with a four-drive HDD cage mounted behind it and a Corsair static pressure fan installed. It is a candidate for the front-right pedestal storage position and provides a compact actively cooled storage option for the current S8 / pedestal plan.

Photographic Record

  • PHOTO-006–PHOTO-011

FI-CL-PART-002: 120 mm flex-bay HDD cage

Representative derivative from PHOTO-008 (CASELABS_S8 - 8.HEIC).

Identification

  • Provisional name: 120 mm flex-bay 4× HDD cage with fan
  • Part type: drive cage / flex-bay accessory
  • Likely assembly: 120 mm flex-bay storage cage for front pedestal mounting
  • Quantity: 1
  • Confidence: high
  • Unverified naming questions: Verify the official CaseLabs accessory name and supported drive format.

Physical Description

The assembly has a 120 mm flex-bay face, a four-position drive cage mounted behind it, and a fan attached to the cage. Two screws on one side are visibly stripped or threaded in place.

Condition

Service required at two stripped/threaded screws. Other condition details are unknown.

Hardware Present

Corsair static pressure fan and visible mounting screws are present. The full fastener inventory is not confirmed in the current photographic sequence.

Build Relevance

Candidate for the front-right pedestal storage position. It may supplement or provide an alternative to the larger eight-drive pedestal storage assembly.

Service Notes

  • Two stripped/threaded screws are visible on one side.
  • The screws may require drilling out.
  • Do not attempt removal before additional close-up documentation.
  • Preserve screw condition photos before service.

Reconciliation

  • [ ] Verify official CaseLabs part name.
  • [ ] Verify chassis compatibility.
  • [ ] Confirm orientation.
  • [ ] Confirm whether related inserts, windows, trays, screws, or rails are stored separately.
  • [ ] Decide keep / install / spare / sell / archive.

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