Luke Trevenar
High-Speed Private Cloud & Storage Systems
I design and deploy custom, turn-key private NAS systems for image-heavy businesses, creative studios, and professional firms. Keep your files local, secure, and fast.
About
I design and deploy custom NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems—essentially dedicated, high-reliability storage servers built to run 24/7 on-site at your business.Instead of paying recurring monthly subscriptions to cloud providers like Dropbox or Google Drive, a NAS allows your business to store and access all your files locally with zero subscription fees.Every deployment is built to be a "set-and-forget" solution. You don't need an IT department or technical background to use it. It's easy to interact with, fast, and requires minimal maintenance.At the end of the day, your storage system should save you money and simplify your business, not add extra work to your plate.
Solutions
Over the past decade, technology has shifted heavily toward subscription-based models. Low upfront costs quickly turn into ballooning recurring fees that drain your profit margin year after year.Moving back to owning your own data infrastructure doesn’t mean giving up the streamlined workflows you rely on. Modern B2B NAS systems combine sleek user interfaces and enterprise-grade security with a one-time setup price that will make you wish you made the switch sooner.Check out the price comparison:
| System Feature / Metric | Option 1: 2-Bay Hybrid Cloud | Option 2: 2-Bay Local Air-Gapped | Option 3: Dropbox Advanced (5 Users) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront Deployment Cost | $2,780 AUD | $3,630 AUD | $0 |
| Ongoing Operating Fees | ~$80 AUD/mo ($56 USD/mo for 8TB B2) | $0 / month (Zero subscriptions) | $181.50 AUD/mo (AU$2,178/yr locked) |
| Payoff Point (Break-Even) | 27 Months (vs Advanced) | 20 Months (vs Advanced). 31 Months (vs Standard) | Never (Infinite Subscription) |
| 5-Year Total Cost | ~$7,580 (vs Advanced) | $3,630 AUD | $10,890 AUD (Advanced) |
| 5-Year Net Cash Savings | ~$3,310 AUD (High cloud volume) | $7,640 AUD | $0 Baseline |
| Editing & Transfer Speeds | Local Network (Up to 280 MB/s) | Local Network (Up to 280 MB/s) | Throttled NBN Upload (5–12 MB/s) |
| Ransomware & Offline Safety | Automated Encrypted Offsite | Physical Air-Gapped 16TB USB | Weak (Syncs corrupt/encrypted files) |
*Calculations based on a 5-person team requiring ~8TB of active usable storage. Turnkey NAS pricing includes 2-bay hardware with 2 × 8TB enterprise drives in RAID 1 mirroring. Dropbox pricing based on standard public rates of AU$277.20/user/yr (Standard, 3TB cap) and AU$435.60/user/yr (Advanced, 15TB cap) as of November 2026. Option 1 Backblaze B2 fees scale with actual storage volume ($111 USD/mo for 16TB). Option 2 locks in zero ongoing software fees forever.
Packages
Every system is tailored to your studio’s capacity, user count, and performance requirements.Standard deployments—including high-performance 2-bay and 4-bay array configurations, integrated RAID redundancy, and offsite backup —typically range between $2,400 and $5,000 AUD fully installed.Multi-bay rackmount systems and high-speed 10GbE networking setups are quoted individually based on site requirements. Please reach out for a free quote below.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happens if a hard drive dies? Will I lose my files? | No. Every system is built with automated drive redundancy (using RAID 1 or RAID 5 arrays across 2 to 4 enterprise NAS drives). Your data is distributed across the drives so that if any single hard drive physically fails, your files remain completely intact and accessible. Replacing a failed drive is simple and won't take your offline or cause data loss. |
| Do I need super-fast internet for this to work? | Not for local work! Because your NAS is attached to your local network (LAN), transferring, editing or copying files is dependent on your hardware (Installs include high speed cable), not internet speeds. |
| Is this hard to manage if I’m not tech-savvy? | Not at all. I handle the network setup, user permissions, security settings and back up if opted for. Once installed it will be as simple as drag and drop to access your files. |
| Why choose a turnkey package? | Setting up an enterprise storage system involves drive burn-in health testing, RAID pool creation, network bandwidth tuning, , and firewall security rules. The turnkey package ensures your system is pre-tested, securely configured, and integrated into your studio workspace. |
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