# Backplane for 6Bay SSD Bracket Kit

**URL:** <https://forum.45homelab.com/t/backplane-for-6bay-ssd-bracket-kit/1653>\
**Category:** Hardware\
**Tags:** help-and-suggestions\
**Created:** [August 27, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/backplane-for-6bay-ssd-bracket-kit/1653 "2024-08-27T07:20:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Cpsv](https://forum.45homelab.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@Cpsv](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Cpsv)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/backplane-for-6bay-ssd-bracket-kit/1653/1 "2024-08-27T07:20:51Z")

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Hello,

I recently bought two 6-Bay SSD Bracket Kits to add 12 SSDs to my setup (a very nice solution, I love it). I was wondering if 45 Drives or any other companies sell a compatible backplane for this bracket.

Does anyone know of a solution for this? The cabling looks quite messy, and I would prefer to have a backplane instead. It would be easier to manage and should be more stable.

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![Hutch-45Drives](https://forum.45homelab.com/user_avatar/forum.45homelab.com/hutch-45drives/32/64_2.png) [@Hutch-45Drives](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Hutch-45Drives)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/backplane-for-6bay-ssd-bracket-kit/1653/2 "2024-08-27T18:48:57Z")

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Hi,

We currently do not sell any backplanes for the SSD brackets. These brackets require the drives to be screwed into so there was no real need for backplanes to be made for this.

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**Author:** ![ZVeguillaCotto](https://forum.45homelab.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/7c8e57/32.png) [@ZVeguillaCotto](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ZVeguillaCotto)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/backplane-for-6bay-ssd-bracket-kit/1653/3 "2024-08-30T12:24:41Z")

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I was thinking of adding a 4-8 bay U.2–U.3 backplane behind and mounted to one of the mid-wall fans.

Would print something like these:  
[https://www.printables.com/model/248897-19mm-spaced-u2-25-ssd-bracket-for-4x-drive-backpla](https://www.printables.com/model/248897-19mm-spaced-u2-25-ssd-bracket-for-4x-drive-backpla)  
[https://www.printables.com/model/534247-120mm-fan-to-6-25-ssd-mount](https://www.printables.com/model/534247-120mm-fan-to-6-25-ssd-mount)  
[https://www.printables.com/model/817781-4x-25-hddssd-case-housing](https://www.printables.com/model/817781-4x-25-hddssd-case-housing)

Idea #1: SFF-8654 (SlimSAS) 8i to 8x SFF-9639 (U.3) cable screwed into 3D-printed drive sled (like the HL15)

> [@Modding/Upgrading BackBlaze Storage Pod 2.0](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/modding-upgrading-backblaze-storage-pod-2-0/737/27):
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> One of the parcels came in earlier than expected. I was able to make progress on my custom cables. I also picked out fans for my build. Went with the ultimate 120mm fans. Phanteks T30s. (added something special to the front of them, will reveal in future post) Also the fan cable management bracket from the HL15 fits the spacing on my many many years old storage pod. I had no doubts, but its nice to note that the early engineering that they put into the design is still seen from past …

issues: finding short cables (\<.75m), finding SFF-9639 male to female adapters WITH screws, power management

Idea #2: 8x SFF-9639 (U.3) backplane with 3D-printed enclosure on top.  
issues: finding backplane with proper data and power in for clearance, space and fitment concerns, drive orientation in-line with fan flow

Will likely post back here if I ever manage to do it.

Keep us updated.