# \#chassis **URL:** https://forum.45homelab.com/tag/chassis/15.md [Latest](https://forum.45homelab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.45homelab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.45homelab.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Feet placement question for HL15Beast](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/feet-placement-question-for-hl15beast/3712)
**Author:** [@DocBones69](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/DocBones69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/feet-placement-question-for-hl15beast/3712 "2026-01-20T01:45:59Z")
Howdy, Just got mine in and a question on how to setup the feet on the case. The manual isn’t very clear, it sounds like the placement is the same horizontal row as the rack strip - but that seems wrong. I would thin… --- ## [What is the Power Midplane for?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-power-midplane-for/3701)
**Author:** [@NicksAttic](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/NicksAttic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-power-midplane-for/3701 "2026-01-05T06:55:41Z")
I just purchased a chasis only HL15 and I noticed a card on the side with four 4-pin molex connectors. The card is called “45Drives HomeLab Power Midplane”. I also see cables connecting to it. Is it necessary to plug th… --- ## [What is the difference between the case cover choices?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-the-case-cover-choices/3656)
**Author:** [@DocBones69](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/DocBones69)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-the-case-cover-choices/3656 "2025-11-26T12:46:08Z")
Howdy, On the 45 Beast there is a choice of front covers - but its not clear what design goes to which choice. I assume the claw mark one is the classic? But again it is not very clear which is which. Also on the Cu… --- ## [Chassis Options](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/chassis-options/3659)
**Author:** [@codewithtyler](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/codewithtyler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/chassis-options/3659 "2025-11-24T06:23:55Z")
Hi, I’m looking at my options for a 45 Drives server. I’m looking at getting a PNY RTX Pro 6000 GPU. It’s a 12” long dual slot card. This is for an AI/ML server I’m building. I know the GPU won’t fit into the HL15, and I… --- ## [How to Swap SAS Cables?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/how-to-swap-sas-cables/3658)
**Author:** [@hellomybob](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/hellomybob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/how-to-swap-sas-cables/3658 "2025-11-22T18:29:15Z")
Long story short I need to swap my SAS cables in my HL15. Im going from 2 HBAs down to 1 to have a PCIE slot for a 10gbe NIC. My new HBA is SAS-HD and my old ones are plain old 8087. Was wondering if anyone’s done tha… --- ## [45HomeLab Proxinator](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45homelab-proxinator/3564)
**Author:** [@Cpsv](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Cpsv)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/45homelab-proxinator/3564 "2025-11-15T01:51:39Z")
Hello, I was wondering if there are any plans, or even the possibility of a HomeLab product similar to the 45 Drives Proxinator. Thank you! --- ## [HL15 Trimod Backplane Development](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-trimod-backplane-development/3563)
**Author:** [@Cpsv](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Cpsv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-trimod-backplane-development/3563 "2025-09-25T11:06:28Z")
Hello, I wonder if you could share some news about the development of the trimod backplane for the HL15. This topic has generated quite a bit of interest, and I would appreciate any information or insights you could sha… --- ## [Another GPU length question](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/another-gpu-length-question/3437)
**Author:** [@pducharme](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/pducharme)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/another-gpu-length-question/3437 "2025-09-14T16:50:50Z")
Hi ! Just bought my 2nd HL15! (2.0 this time). since it’s for a 2nd server, i did took the Case+backplane+PSU combo instead of the Full Build like I did for the v1. I know that maximum length for GPU is 10.25in, but I… --- ## [PSA: HL4/8 Crimped "Low Profile" Molex Connectors](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/psa-hl4-8-crimped-low-profile-molex-connectors/2764)
**Author:** [@rymandle05](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/rymandle05)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/psa-hl4-8-crimped-low-profile-molex-connectors/2764 "2025-08-15T23:04:49Z")
For those who purchased or looking to purchase an HL4 or HL8 with an acrylic front but supplying your own Flex PSU, you may need to do modification or buy a different cable due to the need for “low profile” molex connect… --- ## [Is Homelab planning to release a longer version of the HL15?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/is-homelab-planning-to-release-a-longer-version-of-the-hl15/1241)
**Author:** [@Pri](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Pri)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 10:51pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/is-homelab-planning-to-release-a-longer-version-of-the-hl15/1241 "2025-08-11T22:51:42Z")
Greetings, I want to know if you guys are planning to release a longer version of the HL15 (maybe like an HL20). My need: they should be able to fit 20 3.5 drives in the front, on a 4U chassis when put horizontally. I … --- ## [HL-15 Unofficial PCI Fan Bracket](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl-15-unofficial-pci-fan-bracket/2803)
**Author:** [@mat.murdock](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/mat.murdock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl-15-unofficial-pci-fan-bracket/2803 "2025-08-02T12:18:18Z")
Designed this PCI fan bracket for my system. Figured someone else might be interested in it. Might add a fan guard if I get my fingers caught in the blades to often. Mat --- ## [HL15 2.0 unboxing feedback (shipped to Europe)](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-2-0-unboxing-feedback-shipped-to-europe/3458)
**Author:** [@marramgg](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/marramgg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-2-0-unboxing-feedback-shipped-to-europe/3458 "2025-07-31T14:04:57Z")
Hello, I received the HL15 2.0 today and it was shipped on July 24, arrived on 28 via FedEx in Switzerland. Packaging seemed pretty solid with a couple of exceptions: The fan of the CPU cooler was not attached to the … --- ## [We’re truly overwhelmed by the support and growth of the 45HomeLab community — thank you! 🎉](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/we-re-truly-overwhelmed-by-the-support-and-growth-of-the-45homelab-community-thank-you/3393)
**Author:** [@Vikram-45HomeLab](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Vikram-45HomeLab)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/we-re-truly-overwhelmed-by-the-support-and-growth-of-the-45homelab-community-thank-you/3393 "2025-06-25T19:19:17Z")
Hey Homelabers, As part of the 45Drives family, we’ve always built enterprise-grade, open, and premium storage servers — and now, with this incredible homelab movement, we’ve launched dedicated social pages just for the… --- ## [Cables for LSI 8i card](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/cables-for-lsi-8i-card/3369)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_V](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Daniel_V)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/cables-for-lsi-8i-card/3369 "2025-06-15T14:21:33Z")
I have a HL15 that I recently got. My motherboard sadly only has 4 sata slots so my current cable set will not work. I am going to get a raid card and flash it in HBA it mode if not done already. I am looking at a used … --- ## [Possible Bad Backplane?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/possible-bad-backplane/3353)
**Author:** [@wallacebrf](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/wallacebrf)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/possible-bad-backplane/3353 "2025-06-12T17:28:05Z")
so here is a worrying thing that has now occurred on my new HL15 fully burned in. i had 1x WD Gold 18TB drives (WD181KRYZ) in slots 1-6 through 1-15 and have been running with these drives for days now without issue. I… --- ## [HL15 FTW & Intro](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-ftw-intro/1553)
**Author:** [@sboesch](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/sboesch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 11:00pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-ftw-intro/1553 "2025-05-23T23:00:30Z")
Hello Homelabbers! I am a proud owner of an HL15. My name is Steve, I am from Columbus, Ohio and I am not only a Homelabber, I also have worked in IT for the last 29 years. I’m a huge fan of 45Drives, I have deployed a g… --- ## [Disks id mismatch](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/disks-id-mismatch/1555)
**Author:** [@igor14051](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/igor14051)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/disks-id-mismatch/1555 "2025-05-17T17:16:23Z")
The disks in the screen shot and the photo do not match. Any suggestions on what might be wrong? --- ## [A PCIe expansion card for an on order HL4](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/a-pcie-expansion-card-for-an-on-order-hl4/3253)
**Author:** [@ptoepel](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ptoepel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/a-pcie-expansion-card-for-an-on-order-hl4/3253 "2025-04-29T12:50:17Z")
I have a HL4 on order and plan to run unRAID on it. Can anyone recommend a M.2NVMe SSD (single disk) adapter? I understand, after talking with HomeLab the AOX-ALF3-2m2 adapter does not work because (even though the ma… --- ## [New HL15 - Fully Burned - 2 Questions](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-fully-burned-2-questions/3215)
**Author:** [@Zonyx](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Zonyx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-fully-burned-2-questions/3215 "2025-04-28T15:08:44Z")
I just got a fully burned in HL15 and I have two questions The CPU didn’t come with a fan, it’s a passive heatsink, is that just how it comes I suppose? I got the Noctua upgrades, but I guess that’s just for case fans… --- ## [HL15 Full Build - IPMI Not Working; Nics Not working](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build-ipmi-not-working-nics-not-working/1432)
**Author:** [@ipmi\_denied](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ipmi_denied)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build-ipmi-not-working-nics-not-working/1432 "2025-04-18T15:04:19Z")
First HL15 full build came in and yesterday I had a chance to power it on; about 5 min in, I disabled ipv6 in the Supermicro IPMI and lost all connectivity to IPMI. Packet capture shows it does respond to arp’s but not … --- ## [What cables are needed for X11DPH-T to backplane](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-cables-are-needed-for-x11dph-t-to-backplane/3178)
**Author:** [@FityP](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/FityP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-cables-are-needed-for-x11dph-t-to-backplane/3178 "2025-03-26T17:42:10Z")
I am looking at the 15 drive case, but cant figure out what I need for this board to work with it. I know this isn’t so much a question for here, but I was hoping someone may have experience with this board. So far I… --- ## [What is the name of the screws to open and close the hl4/8?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-screws-to-open-and-close-the-hl4-8/3124)
**Author:** [@hashebe](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/hashebe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-screws-to-open-and-close-the-hl4-8/3124 "2025-03-10T13:30:11Z")
Hello, i received my hl8 Chassis & Backplane a few days ago and had alot of fun building it. but after a few opening and closing i noticed i could not use one of the srews as it is supposed to : Does anyone know wha… --- ## [HL15 -- Cant Decide](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-cant-decide/3091)
**Author:** [@iownyrface](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/iownyrface)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-cant-decide/3091 "2025-03-04T14:22:50Z")
I cant decide on a color - Foolish I know but weighing both options Torn Between - Black with Blank Face or White with Black Face or maybe White Standard? Anyone have any builds in the cases with the blank faces for I… --- ## [What SFP+ DAC cable for HL15 with X11SPH-nCTPF mainboard?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-sfp-dac-cable-for-hl15-with-x11sph-nctpf-mainboard/2839)
**Author:** [@tangofan](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/tangofan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/what-sfp-dac-cable-for-hl15-with-x11sph-nctpf-mainboard/2839 "2025-01-17T20:30:11Z")
(accidentally deleted my initial post, sorry for the repost) I have my new HL15 arriving any day now and I realize that I haven’t figured out, what SFP+ DAC cable I need for the SFP+ ports on the Supermicro X11SPH-nCTPF… --- ## [Fan Shroud Design](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/fan-shroud-design/2428)
**Author:** [@iakovos](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/iakovos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/fan-shroud-design/2428 "2025-01-15T18:03:57Z")
Hi there 45HomeLab team, I see you have a Fan Shroud option for the HL15 in your store. It looks like this is made from powder coated sheet metal; looks great and very sturdy. Do you by any chance have a design for 3D … --- ## [HL15 pre-sales question about (fan-)noise and staggered spin-up](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-pre-sales-question-about-fan-noise-and-staggered-spin-up/2792)
**Author:** [@tangofan](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/tangofan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-pre-sales-question-about-fan-noise-and-staggered-spin-up/2792 "2025-01-03T03:26:07Z")
Hi all, I’m new to these forums and am currently considering to buy an HL15 fully-built (probably with a Xeon Silver 4210 or 4216) and have a few questions: I would need to keep the unit in an open rack in my home of… [Next page](https://forum.45homelab.com/tag/chassis/15.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=chassis)