45Drives HL8 Server Chassis 8-Bay 5U 500W 64GB 1TB Rocky Linux

Ready-to-run homelab server

The 45Drives HL8 arrives fully assembled with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 8-core processor, 64GB of memory, and a 1TB Kingston NV2 boot drive running Rocky Linux with Houston UI. It targets enthusiasts who want high-capacity media storage and streaming without building from parts. The 5U steel chassis holds eight hot-swap drive bays for large media libraries. Buyers needing more than eight bays or a different CPU platform should look elsewhere.

Verify motherboard clearance and power needs

The chassis accepts Micro ATX, ATX, Mini ITX, and CEB boards, but the pre-installed B550I PRO AX 1.0 motherboard occupies the Mini ITX footprint. Confirm that any replacement board fits the 11.92"L x 7.93"W x 7.84"H interior and that the 500W 80 Plus Gold FLEX GURU supply covers your planned drives and expansion cards. The unit weighs 22 LBS, so ensure your rack or shelf supports the load.

Tool-less steel build with front hot-swap access

The North American-made chassis uses screws instead of rivets and opens without tools for drive swaps or internal changes. Two 40mm fans and a Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 heatsink cool the Ryzen 7 5700G, which runs at 3.8 GHz base and 4.6 GHz boost. Front-mounted hot-swap bays let you add or remove drives while the server runs, simplifying daily media management.