Home Server Upgrade

Core Components

• Base Server: Mini PC with Intel i3-1220P (10C/12T, 24GB RAM) - $250
  • Amazon Link
• Hypervisor: Proxmox VE
• Storage OS: TrueNAS SCALE

Storage Configuration

Phase 1 ($400 total)

• 1× Mediasonic ProRAID HF7-SU3S3 4-Bay Enclosure ($150)
  • Amazon Link
• 2× 8TB Drives (RAID 1)
  • Usable: 8TB
  • Protection: Single drive failure

Phase 2 ($1,342 total)

• 2× Mediasonic ProRAID HF7-SU3S3 4-Bay Enclosures (+$150)
• 8× 12TB Seagate Barracuda Pro ($99 each from ServerPartDeals)
  • Raw: 96TB
  • Usable: 72TB (RAID 6)
  • Protection: Dual drive failure

Power Analysis (15¢/kWh)

Phase 1

• Average Power Draw: 50W
• Monthly Cost: $5.48
• Annual Cost: $65.70

Phase 2

• Average Power Draw: 103W
• Monthly Cost: $11.28
• Annual Cost: $135.34