Parts List
Everything bought (or planned) to rebuild the Drobo N2 into a Raspberry Pi NAS. Inspiration for the project: gutting a dead Drobo on reddit.
Chassis (Free)
| Part | Details | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Drobo 5N NAS | Donated | Free |
| Drobo 5N NAS power pack | Donated | Free |
Compute
| Part | Details | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5, 8 Gbyte | Ordered 07-06-2026, price moves around so listed at the higher end | 295.65 |
| X1009 / 5 port SATA board | 94.04 | |
| 2.5 mm standoffs for Raspberry Pi HATs | Jaycar HP0850 | 10.25 |
| USB C power supply | 17.85 |
Power & Cabling for the Hard Drives
| Part | Details | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 V to 3 SATA connectors | 14.03 | |
| 12 V to 4 data connectors | 14.82 | |
| 12 V to 5 SATA connectors | 28.59 | |
| 12 V to 5 V converter | Make your own cables, maybe two drives each | 17.53 |
| USB to 3.5" drive adapters (one per drive, with power) | Only 4 USB ports so a USB hub is needed | 28.95 |
| 5 SATA data cables | 20.00 | |
| DC 5525 power SATA | 30.51 |
Front Panel LEDs
| Part | Details | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Green / Red / Yellow LEDs | 14.98 | |
| 330 Ohm resistors, 20 pack | For the front panel LEDs | 3.55 |
Total of priced parts: $590.75
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