I explain the build process for my home Nextcloud server using a single board computer and a 4 bay RAID enclosure. This is part 1 of a 3 part series.

My parts list for the server build:

Rockpro64

https://www.pine64.org/?product=rockpro64-4gb-single-board-computer

eMMC module

https://www.pine64.org/?product=16gb-emmc

USB Adapter for eMMC module

https://www.pine64.org/?product=usb-adapter-for-emmc-module

Power supply

https://www.pine64.org/?product=rockpro64-12v-5a-us-power-supply

Heatsink

https://www.pine64.org/?product=rockpro64-20mm-mid-profile-heatsink

90˚ male to female USB extension

https://www.amazon.com/wawpi-Cable-Extension-Degree-Female/dp/B01EDOGO4E

4 bay RAID enclosure

http://www.mediasonic.ca/product.php?id=1358153144

HDDs

The 4TB HDDs were ones I already had but you can use any ones, just make sure they are the same brand/model/size/etc to minimize any complications.

minnix at uymail dot com for help, questions, or just general chatter