Gen5 read-intensive fleet with hot spares.
| Pick | Band | |
|---|---|---|
| Drives | 4-8x 7.68-15TB U.3 Gen5 | ~$2,000+ |
| Backplane | Gen5 tri-mode backplane / E1.S ready | ~$800+ |
| Controller | Hardware RAID or ZFS with tuned recordsize | — |
| Spares | 1 global hot spare minimum | — |
Prices are indicative bands as of Oct 2026 — confirm current prices when buying.
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