Kits

Parts lists from builds that actually happened: the exact HBA, the exact cables, where I bought them, and what they cost me in Canadian dollars. No SKU goes on a list I haven't run myself.

first kit

The SAS NAS kit (used enterprise drives, an HBA in IT mode, and the cables nobody warns you about) is being written up from my actual build, with photos and measured costs. It lands with the paired guide and video.

disclosure

Kit part links are affiliate links where a program exists. That's the entire business model of this page and it's disclosed here and on every kit. Prices listed are what I actually paid, not list prices.