There are lots of pre-fab NAS options out there such as Drobo or Synology devices, but with the right parts you can build a home built system for a bit less with a lot more expandability and flexibility than those other options. In this article I’ll outline my own custom build of a NAS server and the equipment I used to make it all possible. I used some spare parts and shelving to make for a more convenient setup over the short term without the need for a rack initially. In some ways this article is an update to this setup I’ve been running for awhile, showing its been a venerable setup in the longer run so far.

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