An 8-bay DIY NAS with 10GbE networking, TrueNAS 25.10.1, an Intel N355 CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a smallish form factor that occupies less than 20 liters of your office space.

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A comprehensive guide to building an 8-bay network attached storage server featuring an Intel N355 CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 10GbE networking, and TrueNAS 25.10.1. The build prioritizes small form factor (under 20 liters), low power consumption (15W TDP CPU), and homelab potential for self-hosting services. Includes detailed component selection rationale, assembly instructions, BIOS configuration, burn-in testing procedures, and performance benchmarks showing throughput exceeding gigabit network speeds. Total cost approximately $900 without storage drives.

DIY NAS: 2026 Edition

Hardware Assembly, BIOS Configuration, and Burn-In

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