HDD Backplane
About the HDD Backplane PCB
HDD Backplane is an open source PCB design by benkyd, published on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board measuring 205 × 133 mm, with 9 components from 3 distinct parts.
From the project
Various hardware projects
A collection of hardware projects, primarily in KiCad
HDD Backplane bill of materials (BOM)
9 components, 3 distinct parts — part numbers from the project's BOM.
| Qty | Part | Footprint | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | SATA_COMBINED_22 | SATA_Combined | J1, J2, J3, J5, J10, J12 |
| 1 | SATA_DATA_7 | SATA_Data | J7 |
| 2 | CONN_01X04_PIN Conn_01x04_Pin | xess-MOLEX-8981-04P | J13, J14 |
HDD Backplane design files
The KiCad project lives in the benkyd/benhardware repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.
HDD Backplane: common questions
How big is the HDD Backplane PCB?
The HDD Backplane measures 205 × 133 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.
How many components are on the HDD Backplane?
9 components, from 3 distinct parts, with part numbers taken from the project's own BOM. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.
Where can I download the HDD Backplane design files?
From the benkyd/benhardware repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout, the schematic and the BOM; the links under Design files point to each one.
Can I use the HDD Backplane design in my own project?
The repository has no license, so all rights stay with benkyd. Use it as a reference, and ask the author before reusing the design.
