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What to actually buy, and what it costs

Real NAS boxes and drives you can buy today, with indicative prices and manufacturer links. No affiliate links, no markup — plus what each build costs all in.

Real NAS boxes and NAS-rated drives you can buy today, with indicative prices and links to the manufacturer. No affiliate links, no markup.

In practice the hardware has been roughly $650 to $1,800 depending on how much storage you need, and drive prices are unusually high in 2026. All-in including our setup labor: hardware plus $398–$598 one-time setup depending on modules.

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