# \#help-and-suggestions **URL:** https://forum.45homelab.com/tag/help-and-suggestions/13.md [Latest](https://forum.45homelab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.45homelab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.45homelab.com/tags.md) --- ## [Redundant PSU's](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/redundant-psus/3942)
**Author:** [@MrTitanium](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/MrTitanium)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/redundant-psus/3942 "2026-10-08T20:54:34Z")
The HL15 2.0 looks pretty stout. Only thing it seams lacking is a redundant PSU. I found “FSP Twins Pro 900w”. Is this PSU compatible with the HL15 or is there a conversion harness needed to power the backplate. TIA --- ## [Help with case selection](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/help-with-case-selection/3932)
**Author:** [@Deldran](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Deldran)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/help-with-case-selection/3932 "2026-10-01T13:46:39Z")
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 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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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 … --- ## [TrueNAS in a HL4? Let's talk hardware while 45D build my Chasis!](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/truenas-in-a-hl4-lets-talk-hardware-while-45d-build-my-chasis/3234)
**Author:** [@fourty5drivesFan](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/fourty5drivesFan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/truenas-in-a-hl4-lets-talk-hardware-while-45d-build-my-chasis/3234 "2026-04-17T22:06:24Z")
I just bought an HL4 and I am very excited about it. I would love any advice folks have about the hardware I bought to put in it. I am still running FreeNAS from 2 or 3 years ago and wanted to do a much needed upgrade. … --- ## [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 … --- ## [HL15 Ram and Graphics Card Upgrades](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-ram-and-graphics-card-upgrades/3758)
**Author:** [@emeraldstudios](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/emeraldstudios)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-ram-and-graphics-card-upgrades/3758 "2026-03-10T21:14:26Z")
Hey guys, trying to upgrade my HL15. Any help is appreciated! Thank you Issue: When I try to plug in the p40 graphics card to the power supply, the system will not turn on. Fans click as if they’re about to start, but … --- ## [Powering the Backplane Directly](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/powering-the-backplane-directly/3191)
**Author:** [@technotim](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/technotim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/powering-the-backplane-directly/3191 "2026-03-09T15:47:59Z")
Hi all. Sorry if this has already been answered but I have one (hopefully) simple question. Can I power the backplane directly using the PSU’s cables without using the breakout board that collects 6-pin power and break… --- ## [Re: HL15 + Nvidia RTX 4090](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/re-hl15-nvidia-rtx-4090/3725)
**Author:** [@Glitch3dPenguin](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Glitch3dPenguin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/re-hl15-nvidia-rtx-4090/3725 "2026-03-02T16:57:59Z")
Hello all! I am reconfiguring my home lab and I am looking to consolidate and adjust some hardware. In doing so the HL15 I have is going to become the centerpiece of my setup. With that being said, I am going to need to… --- ## [Picking a rail kit](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/picking-a-rail-kit/3672)
**Author:** [@TechieM2](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/TechieM2)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/picking-a-rail-kit/3672 "2026-02-23T17:00:12Z")
I’m pricing out an HL15 and am trying to figure out which rail kit I need (and if I need to adjust my rack). I have the old Startech 4 Post Rack 25U ( https://www.startech.com/en-us/server-management/4postrack25 ). Doe… --- ## [10GbE NICS issues / suddenly died](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/10gbe-nics-issues-suddenly-died/3728)
**Author:** [@klangstudios](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/klangstudios)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/10gbe-nics-issues-suddenly-died/3728 "2026-02-11T13:41:36Z")
Hey there brilliant minds. We have 2 of the brilliant HL15’s at our little audio studios. Love these things. Both are pretty identical using the X11SPH-nCTF motherboard. Both on truenas scale. Anyway - working away … --- ## [HL8 (Fully Built & Burned In) ECC?](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-fully-built-burned-in-ecc/3702)
**Author:** [@dvd](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/dvd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-fully-built-burned-in-ecc/3702 "2026-01-28T17:00:44Z")
I’m looking to get a dedicated NAS system and have heard great things about 45Drives. Im thinking about getting the HL8 - Fully Built & Burned In but would like to confirm some confusion in the specs. I have seen a few … --- ## [6-bay SSD Bracket Mounting](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/6-bay-ssd-bracket-mounting/3710)
**Author:** [@jishanf](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/jishanf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/6-bay-ssd-bracket-mounting/3710 "2026-01-26T18:10:24Z")
I just received my HL15 and I ordered the 6-bay SSD Bracket with it. What I received doesn’t quite match what is in the install guide but what is troubling is that I don’t think the back of my chassis matches. I don’t se… --- ## [New Cockpit ZFS Module](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-cockpit-zfs-module/2441)
**Author:** [@sinewaverx](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/sinewaverx)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-cockpit-zfs-module/2441 "2026-01-07T20:56:10Z")
Is anyone successfully using the new cockpit-zfs module? I enabled the testing repo and installed the new module. It’s unable to see my disks / pools etc. I have zero issues with the old module. I’m running Rocky 8.1… --- ## [NEW HL 15 Build & Suggestions/help](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl-15-build-suggestions-help/3696)
**Author:** [@Mike22](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Mike22)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl-15-build-suggestions-help/3696 "2025-12-27T11:54:02Z")
I am looking to build a full home lab finally after lots of little scavenged self built computer rigs over the years have finally failed or not worked well together. I have very entry level knowledge, live in QLD Austra… --- ## [NVMe U.3 Backplane / solution](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/nvme-u-3-backplane-solution/723)
**Author:** [@Cpsv](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Cpsv)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/nvme-u-3-backplane-solution/723 "2025-12-15T10:26:21Z")
Hello, I am looking to use 15 x Micron 9400 Pro in the HL15, is there a way to get a u.3 compatible backplane? Or other solutions? I have a broadcom megaraid 9670w-16. Thank you! --- ## [Motherboard for Windows](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/motherboard-for-windows/3664)
**Author:** [@ControlFreak](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/ControlFreak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/motherboard-for-windows/3664 "2025-12-01T01:00:13Z")
First Post on the site Why the change in Motherboards from Supermicro? Are these new ones Better? wanting to run windows and IPVMS software only , any suggestions --- ## [HL15 Beast Setup](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-setup/3665)
**Author:** [@gyrene2083](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/gyrene2083)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 6:15am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-setup/3665 "2025-11-29T06:15:49Z")
Is there a guide to setup the HL15 Beast? I see the guide for the HL15 and the HL15 2.0, but there is nothing for the HL15. I purchased just the HL15 Beast Chasis. It seemed to come with all the wiring done for the fans… --- ## [Ceph CSI driver deployment failing](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ceph-csi-driver-deployment-failing/3642)
**Author:** [@georgelza](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/georgelza)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ceph-csi-driver-deployment-failing/3642 "2025-11-24T14:54:59Z")
Hi all Following is being executed on Kubespray, aka K8s 1.34 Ceph is from a Proxmox cluster v9.0.1.1 I’m following: Ceph Storage Integration with Kubernetes using Ceph CSI | by Satish Patel | Medium vi ceph-csi-rbd-… --- ## [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… --- ## [Drives missing in OS (solved, kinda)](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/drives-missing-in-os-solved-kinda/3657)
**Author:** [@deadprints](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/deadprints)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/drives-missing-in-os-solved-kinda/3657 "2025-11-22T03:16:10Z")
I have a HL8. with the SilverStone ECS07 NVME card. None of the drives connected to the SilverStone are being detected in TrueNAS or in CLI with fdisk -l When booting the blue lights do turn on at each of the SATA port… --- ## [Deploying Cephfs onto K8S using helm](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/deploying-cephfs-onto-k8s-using-helm/3655)
**Author:** [@georgelza](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/georgelza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/deploying-cephfs-onto-k8s-using-helm/3655 "2025-11-21T10:30:37Z")
Hi all. Simple enough question, seems the answer not that simply. Reposting as a separate thread… (original was to get RBD) working. I’ve opted to install the RBD driver into namespace: ceph-csi-rbd, and cephfs comp… --- ## [HL15 Beast Proart Version - two dead SSD slots](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-proart-version-two-dead-ssd-slots/3643)
**Author:** [@nertz](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/nertz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-proart-version-two-dead-ssd-slots/3643 "2025-11-16T10:03:46Z")
I fully populated all 8 slots with SSDds, and only 3 of them showed up in the system. I tried different drives, eventully trying just a single SSD in each slow while watching dmesg -w. Here is what happens when I plug in… --- ## [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! [Next page](https://forum.45homelab.com/tag/help-and-suggestions/13.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=help-and-suggestions)