Approx. Cost

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Just an approximate cost (building or buying, we are able to do either).

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Thank you for your query! Below is an estimate of the cost for building or buying a NAS system capable of handling 250TB of storage.

1. Buying a Prebuilt NAS
For a business-grade NAS capable of handling 250TB, here are some options:

QNAP Enterprise NAS (e.g., TS-h2483XU-RP):
Price: $6,000–$8,000 (excluding drives).
Features: Supports ZFS, up to 24 bays, scalable with expansion units.
Synology Enterprise NAS (e.g., SA3600):
Price: $6,500–$9,000 (excluding drives).
Features: High-capacity, reliable RAID options, and enterprise support.
Drives:

Seagate Exos X18 or WD Ultrastar 18TB HDDs (~$300–$400 each).
15 drives for 250TB usable capacity in RAID6 or RAIDZ2.
Total drive cost: ~$4,500–$6,000.
Total Prebuilt NAS Cost: $11,000–$15,000.

2. Building Your Own NAS
A DIY approach can save costs but requires more configuration effort:

Chassis: 24-bay server chassis (e.g., Supermicro SC846): ~$1,500–$2,000.
Motherboard/CPU/RAM:
Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC-based system: ~$1,500–$2,500.
RAID/Storage Controller: HBA card (e.g., LSI 9300-8i): ~$300–$500.
Drives: Same as prebuilt—$4,500–$6,000.
PSU and Accessories: ~$500–$1,000.
Total DIY NAS Cost: $8,000–$12,000.

3. Additional Considerations
Software:
Prebuilt: Includes software like DSM (Synology) or QTS (QNAP).
DIY: Use open-source options like TrueNAS (free) or Unraid (~$130 license).
Networking: Add ~$1,000 for 10GbE switches and adapters if not already available.
UPS: Protect your system with an APC or PowerWalker UPS (~$300–$600).
Final Thoughts
Prebuilt NAS: Higher upfront cost but easier setup, enterprise support, and long-term reliability.
DIY NAS: Lower cost but requires expertise in hardware and software configuration.