# General **URL:** https://forum.45homelab.com/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.45homelab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.45homelab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.45homelab.com/tags.md) --- ## [45HomeLab is headed to the Texas Linux Festival!](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45homelab-is-headed-to-the-texas-linux-festival/3919)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45homelab-is-headed-to-the-texas-linux-festival/3919 "2026-09-03T13:59:33Z")
Big news : 45HomeLab is heading to The Texas Linux Festival this year as a \*\*Silver Sponsor! Where: Commons Event Center at The University of Austin, Texas When: November 6 - 7, 2026 Our YouTube star Zach will be ther… --- ## [Ask Vikram — Your Direct Line to the Channel Manager](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ask-vikram-your-direct-line-to-the-channel-manager/3895)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ask-vikram-your-direct-line-to-the-channel-manager/3895 "2026-09-25T17:58:08Z")
Hey everyone, I’ll be straight with you. I haven’t been around here nearly enough. And one of the things I want to fix is making sure there’s always a real human on the other end when you have a question or a thought yo… --- ## [New Video Alert — Zack Just Dropped Something New](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-video-alert-zack-just-dropped-something-new/3896)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-video-alert-zack-just-dropped-something-new/3896 "2026-09-04T15:56:12Z")
Hey everyone, Quick one; every time Zack drops a new video on the 45HomeLab YouTube channel, I’m going to post it here first. Not on Instagram first. Not on Facebook. Here. Because if you’re hanging out in this forum, … --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Have something to say that doesn’t fit within the other categories? Drop it here to discuss. --- ## [Calling all ghosts and goblins, come haunt our store! 🎃](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/calling-all-ghosts-and-goblins-come-haunt-our-store/3937)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/calling-all-ghosts-and-goblins-come-haunt-our-store/3937 "2026-10-04T17:24:00Z")
Hey Homelabers, Check out the limited edition 2026 Halloween units available for purchase on the store - https://store.45homelab.com/ --- ## [AI Recruiting Software for Managing Certified Staffing And Placement Workflows](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ai-recruiting-software-for-managing-certified-staffing-and-placement-workflows/3924)
**Author:** [@HumbleWalrus45](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/HumbleWalrus45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ai-recruiting-software-for-managing-certified-staffing-and-placement-workflows/3924 "2026-09-17T11:34:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring how AI-based recruiting software can be used to manage staffing and placement workflows without relying completely on third-party cloud platforms. For an AI-focused staffing company, I … --- ## [Introducing the HL15 NVMe Add-On: You Asked, We Built It](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/introducing-the-hl15-nvme-add-on-you-asked-we-built-it/3908)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/introducing-the-hl15-nvme-add-on-you-asked-we-built-it/3908 "2026-09-16T12:59:58Z")
Hey everyone, We hear you. Over the past little while, the community has been asking loud and clear for NVMe support in the HL15: and honestly, the requests kept coming with such consistency that we knew we had to make … --- ## [My homelab HL15 beast has arrived!](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/my-homelab-hl15-beast-has-arrived/3799)
**Author:** [@TobbeGsson](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/TobbeGsson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/my-homelab-hl15-beast-has-arrived/3799 "2026-09-10T14:06:44Z")
This little peace arrived a few days ago! A big beast! The shipping went smooth, all the way to sweden! some of this stuff is going in! This beast is going to replace this mess! So let i begin! … --- ## [Build of the Month: Show Us What You've Built, Win a T-Shirt & Get Featured on YouTube!](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/build-of-the-month-show-us-what-youve-built-win-a-t-shirt-get-featured-on-youtube/3894)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/build-of-the-month-show-us-what-youve-built-win-a-t-shirt-get-featured-on-youtube/3894 "2026-09-07T14:28:14Z")
"Hey everyone, I’ll be honest; one of my favourite parts of this job is seeing what you all build. Every time someone shares a photo of their setup, I genuinely stop and look. You pour real time, money, and creativity i… --- ## [Unraid Community Feedback Wanted — X8 / X4 Chassis Design Ideas](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/unraid-community-feedback-wanted-x8-x4-chassis-design-ideas/3812)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/unraid-community-feedback-wanted-x8-x4-chassis-design-ideas/3812 "2026-09-04T18:34:00Z")
Hey everyone, We’d love to get some feedback from the Unraid community regarding potential chassis designs for smaller form factor systems for our X8 or X4-style platform. At this stage, we’re specifically looking for … --- ## [What Should 45HomeLab Build Next?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-should-45homelab-build-next/3674)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-should-45homelab-build-next/3674 "2026-08-24T18:48:22Z")
45HomeLab was built to bring the same over-engineered quality of our 45Drives enterprise servers into the homelab world, rugged 16-gauge cold-rolled steel, premium components, and hardware made in North America. We love… --- ## [Pre-Owned 45Drives VM8 — Incredible Deal — $14,000 CAD (Was $26,797 CAD)](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/pre-owned-45drives-vm8-incredible-deal-14-000-cad-was-26-797-cad/3903)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/pre-owned-45drives-vm8-incredible-deal-14-000-cad-was-26-797-cad/3903 "2026-08-19T01:55:02Z")
Hey community, We have a rare opportunity to share with you today, and we don’t see this very often. One of our customers purchased a fully loaded 45Drives VM8 server back in January 2025 and is no longer in need of it… --- ## [Rackmount HL8 — Would You Buy One?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rackmount-hl8-would-you-buy-one/3763)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rackmount-hl8-would-you-buy-one/3763 "2026-08-17T20:18:26Z")
Hey everyone, We’ve been hearing a lot of interest around the HL4 and HL8, especially from folks running rack-based setups, so we wanted to bring the conversation to the community and get your thoughts directly. What … --- ## [Houston iscsi module](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/houston-iscsi-module/3751)
**Author:** [@brainchill](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/brainchill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:42am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/houston-iscsi-module/3751 "2026-08-16T04:42:59Z")
Please excuse me if this is something that I missed in searching but I found a reference on YouTube to an iscsi sharing module for Houston and no matter what I try to search I just can’t seem to find it to install. I cur… --- ## [Unraid X15 Faceplate](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/unraid-x15-faceplate/3897)
**Author:** [@atranchina](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/atranchina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/unraid-x15-faceplate/3897 "2026-08-04T18:09:35Z")
I’m thinking of getting an X15. For the faceplate, I like the standard X design in black. I already know I have OCD, but I can’t unsee the fact that the “\>\<” design is not centered in any of the pictures I’ve seen. I ca… --- ## [\[FOR SALE\] 45HomeLab HL8 | 64GB RAM | w/SSDs](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/for-sale-45homelab-hl8-64gb-ram-w-ssds/3900)
**Author:** [@Glitch3dPenguin](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Glitch3dPenguin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/for-sale-45homelab-hl8-64gb-ram-w-ssds/3900 "2026-08-03T15:25:26Z")
Hello, From what I have seen, it’s okay to share items for sale, if provided an E-Bay link and it’s 45HomeLab gear. So today, I am happy to share that I have an HL8 up for sale that was installed in an office for light … --- ## [Anyone have pics of the power harness from HL15 1.0?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/anyone-have-pics-of-the-power-harness-from-hl15-1-0/3891)
**Author:** [@ZarZ](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ZarZ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/anyone-have-pics-of-the-power-harness-from-hl15-1-0/3891 "2026-07-27T11:49:46Z")
I have a HL15 1.0 and i cant have it down for too long. I’m going to be switching to a PWM fan hub, and curious how the fans are wired it ahead of time, I have ATX/Molex pin tools to depin the fan wires completely out of… --- ## [HL15 Firmware Updates Avaliable HBA & NIC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-firmware-updates-avaliable-hba-nic/3889)
**Author:** [@Bonnifur](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Bonnifur)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-firmware-updates-avaliable-hba-nic/3889 "2026-07-17T10:47:49Z")
So I did my monthly update for my HL15 (AMD platform) and noticed in my 45Drives System I had a notification. It seems there is an update for my HBA and NIC. I was just wondering if anyone has seen this update and how it… --- ## [Installed Drive Plugin on HL4 with unRAID. Came up with an error. How to proceed?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/installed-drive-plugin-on-hl4-with-unraid-came-up-with-an-error-how-to-proceed/3890)
**Author:** [@urbanracer34](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/urbanracer34)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/installed-drive-plugin-on-hl4-with-unraid-came-up-with-an-error-how-to-proceed/3890 "2026-07-16T14:54:19Z")
So I found out about this: GitHub - unraid/45d-drivemap · GitHub I thought it would be perfect for my HL4 running unRAID. I installed it and ran into this: Where do I go from here? --- ## [SFX Compatability w/ HL15](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/sfx-compatability-w-hl15/3849)
**Author:** [@demian42](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/demian42)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/sfx-compatability-w-hl15/3849 "2026-07-14T04:37:34Z")
Hi all - has anybody put an SFX PSU in the HL15 ? I want to gain as much as room possible for a 3d printed SSD cage behind the PSU. --- ## [X15 shipping quew](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-shipping-quew/3887)
**Author:** [@zach223](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/zach223)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-shipping-quew/3887 "2026-07-13T11:25:15Z")
How long does the X15 take to ship to Oregon USA. lazy --- ## [HL15 Upgrade (CPU + ReBAR?)](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-upgrade-cpu-rebar/3783)
**Author:** [@Bill](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Bill)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-upgrade-cpu-rebar/3783 "2026-07-11T16:24:34Z")
I have an original OG HL15 with the X11SPH-NCTPF and a Xeon Bronze 3204. I’m thinking about upgrading to something like a Xeon Platinum 8268 for HomeProd services and NAS, they seem to be have a good price/performance m… --- ## [TPM for asrock romed8-2t with EPYC 7282](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/tpm-for-asrock-romed8-2t-with-epyc-7282/3856)
**Author:** [@yjlandr](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/yjlandr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/tpm-for-asrock-romed8-2t-with-epyc-7282/3856 "2026-07-08T14:22:05Z")
Greeting, I have been trying to enable TPM in the BIOS, but I can’t seems to be able to find the right location in the BIOS to do it, can anyone help. Note: the BIOS version I have is P3.90 --- ## [Targetcli iscsi cockpit plugin and minidlna/readymedia cockpit plugin](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/targetcli-iscsi-cockpit-plugin-and-minidlna-readymedia-cockpit-plugin/3882)
**Author:** [@brainchill](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/brainchill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/targetcli-iscsi-cockpit-plugin-and-minidlna-readymedia-cockpit-plugin/3882 "2026-07-03T22:25:24Z")
I spent some time trying to get the scst cockpit iscsi module actually working and it frustrated me to the point that it was just easier to go back to using the existing targetcli installation from the command line … and… --- ## [Would You Like to See a 45HomeLab Rackmount/Desktop PC Case?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/would-you-like-to-see-a-45homelab-rackmount-desktop-pc-case/3811)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/would-you-like-to-see-a-45homelab-rackmount-desktop-pc-case/3811 "2026-06-22T21:51:20Z")
Hey everyone, We’ve recently been receiving quite a few requests from the community asking if we would ever consider offering a 45HomeLab-style rackmount or desktop PC case, either as a standalone enclosure or even as … --- ## [Best migration approach from an existing Unraid server to the X15?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/best-migration-approach-from-an-existing-unraid-server-to-the-x15/3844)
**Author:** [@pom911](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/pom911)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/best-migration-approach-from-an-existing-unraid-server-to-the-x15/3844 "2026-06-16T15:40:20Z")
Hi everyone, I’m planning to migrate my Unraid setup from an older server to a new 45Homelab X15, and I’d like to ask for advice on the best way to do it safely. My current server runs Unraid from a USB boot device, wh… --- ## [SP5 EPYC in HL15 - cooling options](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/sp5-epyc-in-hl15-cooling-options/3809)
**Author:** [@demian42](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/demian42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/sp5-epyc-in-hl15-cooling-options/3809 "2026-05-30T07:48:32Z")
I have an HL15 and inbound hardware Supermicro H13SSL-NT and EPYC 9354P with an upgrade path to 9575F. What about cooling ?? Arctic Freezer 4U-SP5 ? I watched a video of this not fitting in a general 4U chassis (but n… --- ## [45Drives ZFS Manager with Debian 12 Cockpit?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45drives-zfs-manager-with-debian-12-cockpit/3814)
**Author:** [@mbze430](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/mbze430)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45drives-zfs-manager-with-debian-12-cockpit/3814 "2026-05-21T16:23:32Z")
I recently migrated over from XigmaNAS to DIY Debian 12 + Cockpit. I originally tried to add the 45Drives ZFS plugin, but the dataset wouldn’t populate for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out a way to get all my datas… --- ## [HL15 Full Build](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build/3804)
**Author:** [@jaybigman77](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/jaybigman77)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build/3804 "2026-05-03T04:31:23Z")
I have the HL15 in my cart and I’m ready to buy, but I want to know if 45Drives can customize it before purchase. Specifically: I want the system without a CPU or RAM, because I plan to install my own. I prefer to … --- ## [HL4/8 2bay SSD bracket](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl4-8-2bay-ssd-bracket/3788)
**Author:** [@boxer74](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/boxer74)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl4-8-2bay-ssd-bracket/3788 "2026-04-29T06:09:30Z")
Has anyone used one of these? https://store.45homelab.com/products/166 Do they fit 7mm or 15mm thick 2.5” ssd/hdds? I am considered using it in an HL4 but need to use the second m.2 slot for a SATA adapter. Anybody r… [Next page](https://forum.45homelab.com/c/general/4.md?page=1)