Server Lab & AI Builds

Custom builds for the person who says "I'll just run my own server" and means it. Unraid, Plex, NAS, AI servers, and home lab consulting.

What We Build

From a simple media server to a full rack with virtualization, containers, and local AI — we spec it, build it, and hand you the keys.

Media Servers

Unraid / Plex / Jellyfin

  • Custom-built media server hardware
  • Unraid OS installation & configuration
  • Plex or Jellyfin media server setup
  • Automated media management (Sonarr, Radarr, etc.)
  • Remote access configuration

"Your own Netflix. Every movie, every show, available anywhere. No buffering."

NAS Setup & Configuration

Synology / QNAP / Custom

  • Synology, QNAP, or custom NAS builds
  • RAID configuration for data protection
  • Automated backup from all family devices
  • Remote access & file sharing
  • Cloud sync (optional, on YOUR terms)

"Your photos, documents, and files — on YOUR hardware, backed up properly."

New

AI Server Builds

Local LLM & GPU Inference

  • Custom hardware for local LLM inference
  • GPU selection and optimization
  • Ollama, Open WebUI, LocalAI configuration
  • Multi-model serving for teams

"Run Llama 70B, Gemma 4, and Stable Diffusion on the same box. No cloud API bills."

Home Lab Consulting

Planning, Virtualization & Containers

  • Network rack planning and installation
  • Virtualization (Proxmox, ESXi)
  • Docker and container management
  • Power and cooling planning
  • UPS and power protection

"You have questions. We have answers. And cable management."

Pricing: Builds are quoted per project. Media servers typically $500–$2,000 (hardware + setup). AI servers $1,500–$5,000+. NAS setups $400–$1,500. Consulting at $100/hr.

Why Build vs. Buy?

When Off-the-Shelf Falls Short

A pre-built NAS from Synology is fine for most people. But if you want 100TB of storage, hardware transcoding for 10 simultaneous Plex streams, and a VM running Home Assistant — you need a custom build.

Start to Finish, One Visit

We spec the hardware, build it, configure it, rack it, and teach you how to use it. One visit. You don't spend three weekends watching YouTube tutorials and wondering why your containers won't start.

See It in Action

Real infrastructure work from real jobs.

Enterprise Telecom Infrastructure — rack cabling and termination work

Enterprise Telecom Infrastructure — view full portfolio →

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for the person who already has a spreadsheet of parts.

Yes. We'll assess your goals, budget, space, and power situation, then spec everything from rack to UPS. Whether you want a quiet two-drive NAS in a closet or a full 12U rack with redundant networking, the planning conversation starts the same way: what do you actually need it to do?
Absolutely. Proxmox is our go-to hypervisor. We can set up Docker containers for whatever services you need — Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden, Uptime Kuma, you name it. If it runs in a container or a VM, we can build it, document it, and show you how to manage it going forward.
We plan for it. Proper ventilation, fan curves, and equipment selection based on where it'll live. A server closet needs different gear than a living room shelf. We're not going to spec you a 2U rack server with screaming Delta fans for a bedroom lab and act surprised when your spouse has opinions.

Build Your Lab

Tell us what you want to run. We'll tell you exactly what hardware it needs, what it'll cost, and how long it'll take. No vague estimates, no surprise invoices.

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