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Black 4U server chassis with fifteen front drive bays

45Drives

45Drives HL15 2.0 15-Bay Server Chassis EPYC 7252 16GB Black

SKU CH-0Y5B-D9Z7C

Fifteen hot-swap bays, an eight-core EPYC 7252 with 16 threads, 16 GB memory and a 1000 W supply in a 40 lb steel chassis

  • Chassis TypeDesktop/Rackmount
  • Form Factor4U
  • ColorBlack
  • Case MaterialCold Rolled Steel
  • Motherboard CompatibilityATX
  • Power Supply1000W
  • 15 hot-swap drive bays for massive storage capacity
  • AMD EPYC 7252 8-core 16-thread processor for compute power
  • 1000W Corsair RM1000X power supply for reliable delivery
  • 16GB memory with Kingston NV2 1TB M.2 boot drive
  • Cold-rolled steel 4U chassis built in North America

15-Bay Server Chassis for Homelab Storage

The HL15 2.0 is a fully assembled 4U server chassis with fifteen hot-swap drive bays. It ships with an AMD EPYC 7252 processor, sixteen gigabytes of memory and a 1000W power supply. The system runs Rocky Linux with the Houston UI for storage management.

Direct-Wired SATA Backplane Replaces Drive

The integrated 45Drives backplane connects fifteen drives directly without expanders or extra cabling. This removes the need for external JBOD units or internal port multipliers. The jump is worth it when you want dense, serviceable storage inside a single desktop or rackmount box.

Eight-Core EPYC Handles NAS Workloads

Sixteen gigabytes of memory and eight cores with sixteen threads provide headroom for ZFS, containers and backup services. The CPU cooler height limit of 160 millimetres and GPU length limit of 260 millimetres restrict large add-in cards. Buyers needing more memory channels or PCIe lanes for additional controllers should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 15 hot-swap drive bays for massive storage capacity
  • AMD EPYC 7252 8-core 16-thread processor for compute power
  • 1000W Corsair RM1000X power supply for reliable delivery
  • 16GB memory with Kingston NV2 1TB M.2 boot drive
  • Cold-rolled steel 4U chassis built in North America

Specifications

Brand45 Drives
ModelHL15 2.0 - Fully Built & Burned In
Chassis TypeDesktop/Rackmount
Form Factor4U
ColorBlack
Case MaterialCold Rolled Steel
Motherboard CompatibilityATX
Power Supply1000W
Max CPU Cooler Height160 mm
Max GPU Length260 mm
120mm Fans6
Dimensions20.000"L x 17.125" W x 7.000"H
Weight40 LB

Questions about this item

What are the dimensions and weight of the HL15 2.0 chassis?

The chassis measures 20.000 inches long, 17.125 inches wide, and 7.000 inches high, weighing 40 LB. It requires a 4U rack space or a sturdy desktop surface that can support this footprint and weight.

How is the motherboard and CPU installed in this pre-built unit, and what step is often missed?

The system arrives fully built with the ROMED8-2T/BCM motherboard, AMD EPYC 7252 CPU, and Dynatron A35 heatsink installed. The step users miss is verifying the CPU cooler mounting pressure and checking that the 16GB memory modules are fully seated after transit.

When will the Corsair RM1000X power supply or the six 120mm fans need replacement?

The Corsair RM1000X power supply typically lasts 7–10 years under continuous load; plan replacement around that window. The six 120mm cooling fans should be inspected annually and replaced if bearing noise appears or airflow drops.

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