This entire ecosystem is powered by a machine salvaged from a corporate refresh—a former business workstation. By adding more RAM, upgrading the power supply, and integrating a host of drives, I transformed this low-power, high-reliability box into a dedicated 24/7 server. It proves that powerful home labs don't require expensive, purpose-built hardware, but rather clever repurposing and a touch of open-source software. Its primary goal is efficiency and redundancy.