Case modding / cutting to install SATA multi-disk caddies

["keyvan2r" <k1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all

A while ago I switched from WHS to unRaid for my media server and am very
happy with it. I can stream 4 bluray movies to clients without any
skipping/freezing - not so with WHS!!
I am using a coolermaster case with 9x exposed 5.25" bays. While
looking to expand the hot-swap bays (5x3.5 in 3x5.25).
The caddy will not fit as it has flat sides (i.e. no grooves between
inidividual 5.25 drives) and the case has guide/supports for single 5.25
drives. These are small tabs which are formed by a cut-out from the side
and bent/angled to 90 degrees. My only option seems to be to cut these tabs
so the caddy/cage can slide in unobstructed. My question is what would be
the best tool to do this?
So far I am considering a rotary tool like this one:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223105

Can anyone offer some advice please? My knowledge as to what might cut
steerl / alloy is very limited. Do these small 18v rotary tools have enough
power / correct cutting disks to cut through the average pc case / drive
enclosure?

Thank you...

K



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