Two big Gen4 drives in mirror beat most SANs from 2018.
| Pick | Band | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | 1TB NVMe Gen4 (mirrored) | ~$70 |
| Bulk | 2x 4TB NVMe Gen4 in RAID1 | ~$400 |
| Interface | Onboard M.2 slots | — |
| Fs | ZFS mirror or btrfs RAID1 | — |
Prices are indicative bands as of Oct 2026 — confirm current prices when buying.
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