# Hardware **URL:** https://forum.45homelab.com/c/hardware/5.md [Latest](https://forum.45homelab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.45homelab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.45homelab.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/about-the-hardware-category/10)
**Author:** [@Ashley-45Drives](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Ashley-45Drives)\ **Replies:** 0
This is the place to talk everything and anything related to your HL15 chassis. --- ## [Help with case selection](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/help-with-case-selection/3932)
**Author:** [@Deldran](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Deldran)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/help-with-case-selection/3932 "2026-10-01T01:50:15Z")
Hello Everyone, I sent a message to support and they recommended starting a thread here. I have a unraid setup already, but would like to migrate to one of these HL15 chassis. I want to move my mobo, cpu, memory, mayb… --- ## [HL15 2.0 PCIe Fan Shroud mounting and m.2 cooling](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-2-0-pcie-fan-shroud-mounting-and-m-2-cooling/3933)
**Author:** [@NorseDroid](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/NorseDroid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-2-0-pcie-fan-shroud-mounting-and-m-2-cooling/3933 "2026-09-30T16:06:18Z")
Anyone got a picture of how/where to mount the official fan shroud for the HL15 2.0? The one for cooling the PCIe slots with all PCIe slots in use? Only place I can think of is on the back side of the internal fan wall … --- ## [Squeezing in two Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC 16gb cards in HL 15 Version 1](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/squeezing-in-two-asus-dual-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-oc-16gb-cards-in-hl-15-version-1/3934)
**Author:** [@AdvicetotheGraduate](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/AdvicetotheGraduate)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/squeezing-in-two-asus-dual-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-oc-16gb-cards-in-hl-15-version-1/3934 "2026-09-30T16:05:51Z")
I have two Asus Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC 16GB cards that I purchased and I did not realize they take up 2.5 slots instead of 2.0 slots, so I need to relocate via a PCIe riser cable either my Sparkle Intel Arc A310 Eco… --- ## [HL8 "Pro" Custom Build](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-pro-custom-build/1724)
**Author:** [@rymandle05](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/rymandle05)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-pro-custom-build/1724 "2026-09-29T18:25:57Z")
While I’ve been waiting for the HL8 to go on sale and enter production, I’ve been debating the “Full Build” or custom “pro” build in the HL8 chasis. In fact, I came up with “pro” and “pro max” options with what I’ve been… --- ## [Drive placement in HL8](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/drive-placement-in-hl8/3922)
**Author:** [@phos](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/phos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/drive-placement-in-hl8/3922 "2026-09-15T01:42:51Z")
I’ve ordered an HL8 as a backup NAS for my HL15. To maximize cooling of the drives I am considering spacing the drives in a 1-3-5-7 pattern. Does any one see any problem with this arrangement? The HL8 will be housed in m… --- ## [Passavily cooled GPU's ?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/passavily-cooled-gpus/3917)
**Author:** [@linuxloon](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/linuxloon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/passavily-cooled-gpus/3917 "2026-09-03T05:35:36Z")
Has anyone run passively cooled cards in a HL15 case? I was looking at a pair of ASRock AI PRO 9600D Passive. I would duct the CPU and limit some of the vents, crank up the case fans in the IPMI. I would think the stock … --- ## [Purchase Direct Wired 15x Sata/Sas Backplane?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/purchase-direct-wired-15x-sata-sas-backplane/3918)
**Author:** [@Lankalot](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Lankalot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/purchase-direct-wired-15x-sata-sas-backplane/3918 "2026-09-02T18:51:44Z")
I was just curious if it was possible to buy the backplane by its self? --- ## [HL15 Beast DIY Build – PSU Cable Lengths, PWM Fan Wiring and Used 9305-24i](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-diy-build-psu-cable-lengths-pwm-fan-wiring-and-used-9305-24i/3914)
**Author:** [@alexjenkins](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/alexjenkins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-diy-build-psu-cable-lengths-pwm-fan-wiring-and-used-9305-24i/3914 "2026-09-02T08:06:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’m preparing to order an HL15 Beast Chassis & Backplane and will be building it using a similar configuration to the ASUS platform shown in the Beast manual: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi AMD Ryzen 9 99… --- ## [Retrofitting older Storinator S45 chassis with the newer 15-drive backplanes](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/retrofitting-older-storinator-s45-chassis-with-the-newer-15-drive-backplanes/3909)
**Author:** [@Blad0506](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Blad0506)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/retrofitting-older-storinator-s45-chassis-with-the-newer-15-drive-backplanes/3909 "2026-08-21T01:35:47Z")
Hi everyone, Has anyone successfully retrofitted an older Storinator S45 chassis to use the newer 45Drives direct-wired backplane design? I currently have eight older S45 Storinators, all fully populated with 45 drives… --- ## [KVM Switch for X15](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/kvm-switch-for-x15/3907)
**Author:** [@Magicman016](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Magicman016)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/kvm-switch-for-x15/3907 "2026-08-20T00:22:23Z")
Has anyone had any luck getting one to work with their X15? I have a teetek hdmi kvm switch 4 in 1 out and my X 15 will not boot unless I plug the mouse and keyboard into it. Kind of defeats the purpose. The HDMI connect… --- ## [Brand New X15 Crashes When Idle](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/brand-new-x15-crashes-when-idle/3871)
**Author:** [@Valtazarr](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Valtazarr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/brand-new-x15-crashes-when-idle/3871 "2026-07-31T12:56:29Z")
Hi all. I was so excited to roll out my brand new X15. I purchased 1 x 24 TB (parity) and 4 x 20 TB (data) Toshiba drives. Had two crashes in 4 days. :frowning: Configured Unraid 7.3.1 (which was preinstalled) and d… --- ## [X15 Bios Power Control](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-bios-power-control/3893)
**Author:** [@ryreason](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ryreason)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-bios-power-control/3893 "2026-07-28T11:22:23Z")
I’m having an issue getting the X15 to power on after power outage. I have the bios set to Power On after AC Power loss, however, the MegaRAC SP-X does not boot the system after power loss and there doesn’t seem to be a … --- ## [HL15 1.0 + Unraid + 45D Drive Map Plugin](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-1-0-unraid-45d-drive-map-plugin/3874)
**Author:** [@mathewrice](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/mathewrice)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-1-0-unraid-45d-drive-map-plugin/3874 "2026-07-16T14:39:25Z")
Hi everyone, Has anyone had success installing and using the 45D Drive Map Plugin in Unraid with an HL15 1.0 model system? Currently the plugin does not function and complains about ZFS pools, directing the user to a 4… --- ## [Repeated Machine Check Events on new X15 / MW34-SP0 / i7-14700 — looking for guidance](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/repeated-machine-check-events-on-new-x15-mw34-sp0-i7-14700-looking-for-guidance/3883)
**Author:** [@cap](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/cap)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/repeated-machine-check-events-on-new-x15-mw34-sp0-i7-14700-looking-for-guidance/3883 "2026-07-08T11:34:32Z")
I have a brand-new X15 system and recently had the Unraid Fix Common Problems plugin alert with: Machine Check Events detected on your server I am trying to determine whether this is something others have seen on simil… --- ## [X15 BMC firmware updated](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-bmc-firmware-updated/3873)
**Author:** [@cap](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/cap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/x15-bmc-firmware-updated/3873 "2026-06-22T20:49:42Z")
I updated the BMC firmware on my 45HomeLab-X15 and figured I would document the process in case it helps anyone else. I noticed my BMC firmware was a few versions behind. The system was running: BMC firmware: 13.06.21 … --- ## [Rack Rail Screws Missing](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rack-rail-screws-missing/1014)
**Author:** [@UsualFrog](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/UsualFrog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rack-rail-screws-missing/1014 "2026-06-17T16:36:19Z")
Just received my HL15 today. I ordered the full chassis with the rack rail kit. I’m trying to attach the rails to the chassis and it seems like I don’t have the right screws. I’m missing the (6) 10-32 1/4" FH screw… --- ## [HL15 config check + short-depth rack question](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-config-check-short-depth-rack-question/3858)
**Author:** [@Mr4b6f](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Mr4b6f)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-config-check-short-depth-rack-question/3858 "2026-06-04T15:21:33Z")
I’m planning to order an HL15 2.0 (Fully Built & Burned In) and would appreciate a sanity check on my intended setup. I’d also like your input on a couple of practical questions. I’ve emailed 45Homelab and they suggested… --- ## [New to Homelabbing - What Hardware Should I Start With?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-to-homelabbing-what-hardware-should-i-start-with/3860)
**Author:** [@emmaleo](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/emmaleo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-to-homelabbing-what-hardware-should-i-start-with/3860 "2026-06-04T12:05:24Z")
Hey everyone! :waving\_hand: I’ve been reading through a lot of posts here and honestly this community is super cool. I really want to start building my own homelab but I don’t know where to begin lol. I see you guys ta… --- ## [My HL15 is full! Any suggestions?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/my-hl15-is-full-any-suggestions/3854)
**Author:** [@BBFM](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/BBFM)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/my-hl15-is-full-any-suggestions/3854 "2026-06-04T08:57:19Z")
As the title says, my HL15 is full, or at least uncomfortably close to it with less than 10% remaining.. Is there a way to attach more drives? I bought the v1 Fully Built and tested option. I don’t want to swap the dr… --- ## [MW34-SP0 / X15 motherboard: can I connect a 4-pin case speaker to FP1?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/mw34-sp0-x15-motherboard-can-i-connect-a-4-pin-case-speaker-to-fp1/3857)
**Author:** [@pom911](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/pom911)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/mw34-sp0-x15-motherboard-can-i-connect-a-4-pin-case-speaker-to-fp1/3857 "2026-06-01T18:42:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’m using a 45Homelab X15 server with the Gigabyte MW34-SP0 motherboard, and I’m trying to figure out whether it supports a standard 4-pin internal PC speaker / buzzer. The manual says the FP1 front panel … --- ## [GPU question: 4090 in HL15](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/gpu-question-4090-in-hl15/1081)
**Author:** [@fordmustang111](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/fordmustang111)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/gpu-question-4090-in-hl15/1081 "2026-05-28T11:30:12Z")
I ordered this case and it’ll be here sometime in March. Very excited for it to arrive! I’m considering purchasing a 4090 and utilizing this case for my main gaming computer. I was wondering if anyone knows whether a 40… --- ## [Asrock Rome8d-2T -Need help with jumper settings and RAM - new build](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/asrock-rome8d-2t-need-help-with-jumper-settings-and-ram-new-build/3808)
**Author:** [@cyberfed](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/cyberfed)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/asrock-rome8d-2t-need-help-with-jumper-settings-and-ram-new-build/3808 "2026-05-10T19:16:19Z")
Greetings all this is my first post. I am a newbie so please be kind to me! I am building a home lab and I went with this board mainly because of the type of RAM it uses and it seemed like a nice fit. I’m in “IT” so I’m… --- ## [LSI 9300 16i PCIe Bus Error: severity Correctable pre kernel load](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/lsi-9300-16i-pcie-bus-error-severity-correctable-pre-kernel-load/3801)
**Author:** [@buckshot](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/buckshot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/lsi-9300-16i-pcie-bus-error-severity-correctable-pre-kernel-load/3801 "2026-04-28T21:00:28Z")
Some background: I am setting up a TrueNAS using a Rosewill 12 bay case, B760M Ultra Gaming MB (small but what I had) BIOS v F7 (Sept 2025), and a LSI 9300-16i. The first LSI we bought was DOA, returned it. Second one w… --- ## [Vertical Mounting HL15](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/vertical-mounting-hl15/3759)
**Author:** [@kwarner04](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/kwarner04)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/vertical-mounting-hl15/3759 "2026-04-20T11:39:55Z")
Recently moved and where I want setup my HL15 it makes more sense to mount it vertically. But as I’m looking at it, seems like I’m going to be fighting thermodynamics as the cold air intake will be on the top and the hot… --- ## [Swapping CPU's in HL15 question](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/swapping-cpus-in-hl15-question/3730)
**Author:** [@Bonnifur](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Bonnifur)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/swapping-cpus-in-hl15-question/3730 "2026-04-18T19:01:41Z")
So I bought my HL15 2.0 with the EPYC 7252 CPU in it and I recently bought a EPYC 7282 to swap it with for a little extra power. I was wondering since I have never done this before on a linux machine do I need to do anyt… --- ## [Rocket 750 port multiplier chips to SFF-8087 connectors mapping question](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rocket-750-port-multiplier-chips-to-sff-8087-connectors-mapping-question/3786)
**Author:** [@ThreeGigs](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ThreeGigs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/rocket-750-port-multiplier-chips-to-sff-8087-connectors-mapping-question/3786 "2026-04-04T15:17:54Z")
I’m looking for anyone who might know how the 40 SATA lanes from the 8 port multiplier chips on the Rocket 750 are allocated to the 10 SFF-8087 connectors, and figured this forum is my best bet for info. I can’t seem to … --- ## [ROMED8-2T BIOS L4.11 and BMC 3.04.00](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/romed8-2t-bios-l4-11-and-bmc-3-04-00/3723)
**Author:** [@rymandle05](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/rymandle05)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/romed8-2t-bios-l4-11-and-bmc-3-04-00/3723 "2026-03-28T01:12:35Z")
I recently acquired a ROMED8-2T motherboard for my HL15 V1.0 and I noticed I could not access the BIOS from the IPMI interface. I get the error included below. Looks like there’s a problem with BIOS P4.10 and/or BMC 2.08… --- ## [HL8 Disapearing Drive](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-disapearing-drive/3775)
**Author:** [@Linden](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Linden)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-disapearing-drive/3775 "2026-03-25T20:07:52Z")
Hello All I have an HL8 with an intermittent problem the drive in the last bay (2-4) shows as an empty drive slot in the cockpit gui with ZFS pool as degraded. I replace the drive and if i’m lucky on the first or second… --- ## [Dimensions and motherboard support for HL15 Beast](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/dimensions-and-motherboard-support-for-hl15-beast/3729)
**Author:** [@proteus](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/proteus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/dimensions-and-motherboard-support-for-hl15-beast/3729 "2026-03-17T11:46:27Z")
Considering the HL15 Beast for a new server build (vs fractal 7 XL), but I’m missing some key dimensions and stats. And I haven’t seen any hands-on review videos of these yet. I notice support for EATX motherboards, but… [Next page](https://forum.45homelab.com/c/hardware/5.md?page=1)