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for Homelabbers + Self-Hosters

Looking for an open homelab server that's big, strong, fast and doesn't compromise build quality? 45HomeLab is a division of 45Drives that takes our industrial enterprise design philosophy and brings it to a scale that works for your home.

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More Powerful Than a NAS.

At 45HomeLab, we know homelabbers have a clear vision for their infrastructure. The problem is most home storage is underpowered and locked down, while enterprise solutions are too large and expensive.

That's why we built 45HomeLab. Systems that are big, strong, and fast, yet open and flexible, so you can modify, upgrade, and repair with ease, all at a price that makes sense for power users.

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45HomeLab

Performance.
Capacity. Control –
All in One.

See how we stack up against building your own and consumer NAS alternatives.

DIY

Fully-Customizable
Lower upfront costs
Full control
Time-Consuming setup
Compatibility issues
Loud Operation

Consumer Grade NAS

Easy setup
Compact and quiet
Built-in apps
Limited performance
Locked ecosystem
Offshore Manufacturing

Best Choice

45HomeLab

High performance
Open and flexible
Easy to expand
Ready to run
Active Homelab Community
Built to last

BIG. STRONG. FAST.

The HL15 Beast is built for homelabbers who refuse to compromise. Massive capacity, enterprise-class hardware, and blazing-fast performance — all in one open, flexible platform.

BIG

15 drive bays
Massive storage capacity
Built to scale

FAST

NVMe acceleration
High-speed networking
Optimized for demanding workloads

STRONG

Enterprise-class hardware
Up to 512GB ECC RAM
Virtualization and AI ready

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Got Questions?

FAQ's

What is 45HomeLab?

45HomeLab is a division of 45Drives, launched in 2023 to bring the same enterprise-grade engineering and build quality of the 45Drives product line to home lab enthusiasts and selfhosters — at a scale and price point that makes sense for personal infrastructure.

What is the difference between 45HomeLab and 45Drives?

45Drives is the original enterprise brand, building large-scale storage and compute systems for organizations, governments, and research institutions. 45HomeLab is a separate division, purpose-built for the home lab and self-hosting community — smaller scale, same DNA.

What Contributes to the Cost of a 45HomeLab Server?

45HomeLab servers are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the US and Canada in low production quantities, with fair wages paid to employees. The community asked for the same over-built, industrial-grade quality as 45Drives, and that comes with real costs — materials, labor, and craftsmanship. You're not paying for a premium brand name. You're paying for a product engineered to last.

Where are 45HomeLab servers manufactured?

Orders within the United States are manufactured and shipped from Wilmington, North Carolina. Orders in Canada and international locations are manufactured and shipped from Sydney, Nova Scotia.

I'm a business/MSP, should I buy a 45HomeLab server?

45HomeLab servers are built with the same enterprise DNA as our 45Drives systems, making them an attractive option for SMBs and MSPs who are comfortable building and managing their own solution. However, if you need a fully managed, supported enterprise solution, we'd point you toward 45Drives Enterprise. For MSPs delivering storage, virtualization, or hosted services to customers, we recommend 45Professional.

Real Builds. Real People.

Customer Spotlights

See how IT professionals and homelab enthusiasts are using 45HomeLab solutions to power their projects.

From Open-Source Enthusiast to Real-World Integrator: How Andrew Pealock’s HL8 Powers Automation, Privacy, and Self-Hosted Infrastructure

Discover how Andrew Pealock uses the 45Drives HL8 to power a fully self-hosted homelab environment supporting automation, media streaming, remote monitoring, and open-source infrastructure — proving that scalable, repairable systems can grow alongside both personal and business needs.

Andrew Pealock built his 45Drives HL8 into a self-hosted powerhouse running Proxmox, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, and business automation tools all centered around flexibility, privacy, and long-term control.

From Enterprise IT to Home Lab Hero

How Patrick's HL15 Setup Powers Both Work and Passion Projects

When longtime IT professional Patrick Fortin-Ducharme discovered the HL15, he found the reliable, enterprise-grade hardware he’d been chasing for years. With over two decades of experience in enterprise IT and a growing consulting business, Patrick needed a home lab NAS that could handle both critical workloads and personal experiments.

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Have an awesome HL15 setup? We'd love to feature your homelab and share how you're using enterprise-grade storage in your projects.

Premium X-Series

Meet the X15

The Signature Series is designed to deliver a best in class Unraid experience right out of the box. It is purpose built and optimized specifically for Unraid, so customers can get up and running quickly without worrying about hardware compatibility or setup.

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Lifetime Unraid OS license preinstalled