# Backplane for 6Bay SSD Bracket Kit

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**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:** ![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.

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