← Assembly guide

Parts. Labor. Sources.

DRAFT — U.S. USD, checked September 6, 2026. Not a purchase order, approved configuration or complete project budget. Default CSVs use $125/person-hour and include shared tool purchases. Open the guide to change those assumptions and export a new CSV.

Seven reference estimates

Cloud, hybrid and owned costs · Estimating method

Source ledger — 39 records

Prices are supplier observations and do not reserve stock. Services, lifts and configurable servers need site/vendor scope. Product codes do not prove the whole system fits together. Check the plan's approval list before purchase.

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation • 96GB

PNY · VCNRTXPRO6000B-PB
Listed unit price: $16499.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Temporarily out of stock; supplier estimated 7–14 business days. Not a reserved delivery date.
600W workstation edition. Do not substitute the Max-Q or Server Edition. Physical fit, power-cable routing and application performance require sign-off.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Ryzen 9 9950X • 16-core AM5

AMD · 100-100001277WOF
Listed unit price: $529.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock; limited promotional supply.
Boxed CPU without cooler. Installer must check the board CPU support list and delivered BIOS revision.

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Checked 2026-09-06

ProArt X870E-CREATOR WIFI motherboard

ASUS · PROART X870E-CREATOR WIFI
Listed unit price: $509.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
AM5, ATX, DDR5; onboard 10GbE. Board/manual accessories included; do not add a second network adapter. Verify DIMM QVL and M.2/PCIe lane sharing.

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Checked 2026-09-06

FURY Beast 128GB DDR5 kit • 2 × 64GB

Kingston · KF556C40BBK2-128
Listed unit price: $2545.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Price published; available quantity and delivery require supplier confirmation.
One matched kit, not two individual purchases. Reference BOM uses 2 × 64GB instead of the generic model's four DIMMs. JEDEC 4800 default; EXPO 5600 is not guaranteed. Exact board/QVL approval pending.

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Checked 2026-09-06

NH-D15 G2 • standard all-round version

Noctua · NH-D15 G2
Listed unit price: $159.95 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Newegg marketplace manufacturer offer; confirm seller Noctua Cooling Solutions and stock.
Includes NT-H2 paste, mounting kit and NM-SD1 Torx driver. No extra paste charged. Use AM5 instructions; RAM may require raising the front fan. Not the HBC version.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Meshify 2 XL • light tinted glass

Fractal Design · FD-C-MES2X-02
Listed unit price: $219.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
Full tower, not the illustrated cube. Three 140mm fans and accessory/screw box included. Validate GPU, cooler, PSU and cable clearances before purchase.

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Checked 2026-09-06

990 PRO 4TB NVMe SSD • no heatsink

Samsung · MZ-V9P4T0B/AM
Listed unit price: $1099.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
Two drives per workstation; price is per drive. Use motherboard M.2 heatsinks. Two drives are not a backup; backup media and policy remain additional scope.

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Checked 2026-09-06

MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II • 1250W

MSI · MPG A1250GS PCIE5 II
Listed unit price: $139.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Newegg offer shown; confirm stock at checkout.
ATX 3.1, native 12V-2x6. Listed price before optional rebate; rebate not deducted. Use only its supplied modular cables. 1250W rating does not establish wall draw or UPS runtime.

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Checked 2026-09-06

UltraHD adjustable workbench • graphite 48 × 24 in

Seville Classics · UHD20182B
Listed unit price: $229.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Add-to-cart offer; confirm graphite variant and delivery.
Assembly tools included. Bench requires assembly; allow two people to handle/turn the heavy top. This ordinary workbench is not itself an ESD surface.

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Checked 2026-09-06

25U adjustable four-post open-frame rack

StarTech.com · 4POSTRACK25U
Listed unit price: $362.84 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Manufacturer listed in stock; special handling / freight extra.
22–40 in mounting depth. Included frame hardware, cage nuts and tools; no duplicate screw pack charged. Open frame, not a security cabinet; stabilize per manual and site plan.

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Checked 2026-09-06

2U vented shelf • small network equipment only

StarTech.com · CABSHELFV
Listed unit price: $44.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed for ordering; destination-specific stock and delivery not confirmed.
Includes four M5 cage nuts/screws. 50lb stationary rating; for small network equipment only, not the heavy tower UPS or GPU server.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Smart-UPS 2200VA tower • 120V

APC · SMT2200C
Listed unit price: $1509.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
NEMA 5-20P input needs a suitable approved 20A supply. Keep this tower unit on the floor, not the network shelf. Size from measured load and runtime requirement; no runtime promise.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Flex XG • four 10GbE ports + one 1GbE

Ubiquiti · USW-Flex-XG
Listed unit price: $322.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Add-to-cart offer; confirm stock.
$299 base plus listed surcharge = $322. Use included AC adapter if supplied; PoE source is not assumed. No Wi-Fi. 1GbE uplink does not limit same-switch 10GbE local transfers.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Cloud Gateway Ultra

Ubiquiti · UCG-Ultra
Listed unit price: $139.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Add-to-cart offer; confirm stock.
$129 base plus listed surcharge = $139. Not a Wi-Fi access point; reuse approved existing office Wi-Fi for laptops. ISP service, cabling and subscriptions are extra.

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Checked 2026-09-06

7ft Cat6 patch cable • blue

StarTech.com · N6PATCH7BL
Listed unit price: $8.69 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
Factory-terminated patch lead, not in-wall cable. Quantities assume short local runs. Measure actual runs; test negotiated speed and network throughput.

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Checked 2026-09-06

13-inch MacBook Air M5 • 16GB / 512GB

Apple · MDHA4LL/A
Listed unit price: $1299.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
Starlight, 8-core GPU configuration; power adapter included. Administration/client terminal only, not a second GPU server. Requires approved existing Wi-Fi for this reference plan.

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Checked 2026-09-06

P2425H 23.8-inch setup monitor

Dell · H127Y / Dell 210-BMGH
Listed unit price: $184.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Currently unavailable / temporarily out of stock; listed price is not an order promise.
Includes stand, power, DisplayPort and USB upstream cables. Shared setup display; not charged per node. HDMI cable extra for Macs. Substitute only after approving ports/price.

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Checked 2026-09-06

MK120 USB keyboard and mouse • US layout

Logitech · 920-002565
Listed unit price: $19.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed in stock.
Windows/Linux USB console pair. Two USB ports required. Used for workstation and server setup, not assumed macOS-certified.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Magic Keyboard USB-C • US English

Apple · MJLX4LL/A
Listed unit price: $99.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Apple add-to-bag offer; confirm delivery.
Current order code; USB-C charging/pairing cable included. Shared setup keyboard across nodes; macOS 15.1 or later.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Magic Mouse USB-C • white

Apple · MXK53AM/A
Listed unit price: $79.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Apple add-to-bag offer; confirm delivery.
Pair using the included cable, then unplug to use. Shared across setup sessions, not simultaneous independent seats.

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Checked 2026-09-06

6ft HDMI-to-HDMI setup lead

StarTech.com · HDMM6
Listed unit price: $12.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed for ordering; destination-specific stock and delivery not confirmed.
6ft cable per manufacturer datasheet; sufficient for the reference 1080p monitor. One lead reused with the shared console.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Mac Studio M3 Ultra • 256GB / 2TB

Apple · Z1CD001Q0
Listed unit price: $12999.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Canonical B&H page listed in stock. Older variants/pages conflict; reconfirm this exact CTO code.
32-core CPU / 80-core GPU. Previous generation. One complete Mac per line; power cord/macOS included. Independent nodes in this plan; Ethernet is not automatic shared memory.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Mac Studio M5 Max • 36GB / 512GB

Apple · MHL64LL/A
Listed unit price: $2499.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

New item / coming soon. Supplier estimated Sep 22; not currently available for immediate assembly.
18-core CPU / 32-core GPU. Lower-memory alternative, not equivalent to the 256GB node or NVIDIA 96GB GPU. Sonnet fit for this generation must be confirmed.

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Checked 2026-09-06

RackMac Studio • holds one or two Macs

Sonnet · RACK-STD-2X
Listed unit price: $549.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Direct store listed in stock.
Two 3U enclosures for three nodes: 6U total with one empty bay. Install in a real 19-inch rack. Do not stack computers directly on each other.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Smart-UPS On-Line • 3kVA rack 208V

APC · SRT3000RMXLT
Listed unit price: $4391.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
One UPS per proposed server, two total. Includes rack rails. Exact load, circuit, runtime and installation approval required. 208V supply; not a household 120V plug-in. Single UPS per node is not redundant power.

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Checked 2026-09-06

1U 200–240V PDU • C13 / C19 outlets

Eaton Tripp Lite · PDU1230
Listed unit price: $299.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
L6-30P input, 16 C13 / 4 C19. One per UPS. PDU rating does not increase UPS or circuit capacity. Integrator must approve outlet/cord mapping and supplied power adapters.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Configured GPU server • specification awaiting vendor quote

Supermicro · SYS-741GE-TNRT (platform only; configured order SKU pending)
Listed unit price: QUOTE REQUIRED USD · Price / scope requires quote

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
RFQ target per node: 1 supported 96GB RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Max-Q, 256GB ECC RDIMM, matched supported Xeons, mirrored boot, 2 × 3.84TB enterprise data SSDs, supported OS, onsite warranty. Vendor must return every component MPN, fit/thermal validation, price and lead time. This is NOT a complete orderable configuration.

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Checked 2026-09-06

4U rail set + handles

Supermicro · MCP-290-00059-0B
Listed unit price: QUOTE REQUIRED USD · Price / scope requires quote

Manufacturer store lists out of stock; current price and lead time require quote.
Manufacturer lists this rail set for SYS-741GE-TNRT. One set per server, separately itemized. Vendor must confirm rack depth/post-hole compatibility and whether included in the final configured quote.

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Checked 2026-09-06

C19-to-C20 6ft heavy-duty power lead

Eaton Tripp Lite · P036-006
Listed unit price: $25.47 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Supplier page showed 126 in stock; availability and delivery must be reconfirmed.
Candidate 20A/250V lead, two per server. HOLD until integrator confirms delivered PSU inlet and PDU outlet. Do not buy if the delivered system requires C13/C14 or a different locking connector. Listed single-unit tier; page says applicable duties/tariffs included.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Site electrical survey, circuit work and acceptance

Qualified local contractor · N/A — site-specific service, not a product SKU
Listed unit price: QUOTE REQUIRED USD · Price / scope requires quote

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
Service scope cannot have an honest universal SKU. Obtain itemized materials, permits, test results and fixed quote for the actual site. Reference timing is a scheduling allowance, not authorization to do electrical work.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Pro Tech Toolkit • PH1 / PH2 and small tools

iFixit · IF145-307-4
Listed unit price: $79.95 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Ready-to-buy listing; reconfirm stock.
Shared kit includes driver, Phillips #1/#2 and wrist strap. Bench and rack have their own included assembly tools; cooler includes its Torx driver. This kit is not a calibrated torque tool.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Portable anti-static mat with ground lead

iFixit · IF145-202-5
Listed unit price: $34.95 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Ready to ship.
Includes strap and grounding lead. Bond as instructed to an approved ESD point; do not use exposed live electrical connections.

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Checked 2026-09-06

P-touch EDGE handheld label printer

Brother · PT-E110 / PTE110
Listed unit price: $68.00 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Manufacturer lists out of stock.
Shared tool. Separate flexible-ID tape roll and eight-pack AAA batteries are itemized. Six cells power this printer; no extra adapter is budgeted.

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Checked 2026-09-06

LAN Scout Jr. 2 cable tester

Klein Tools · VDV526-200
Listed unit price: $59.97 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Published online listing; local stock and delivery require ZIP.
Includes remote and two AAA batteries. Wiremap checks only: does not certify a Cat6 channel or prove 10GbE throughput. Never connect to mains.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Rated equipment lift / handling service

Installer-selected · N/A — rental and lift plan selected for actual load
Listed unit price: QUOTE REQUIRED USD · Price / scope requires quote

Stock and ship date not confirmed.
Qualified handling crew must specify rated lift, floor path, reach and rental duration. Crew counts in this plan are estimating placeholders, not safe-lifting instructions.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Flexible-ID label tape • 12mm × 8m roll

Brother · TZE-FX231G
Listed unit price: $18.49 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Supplier lists in stock.
One roll allowance per build; confirm final label count and extra waste. PT-E110 uses TZe tapes up to 12mm. This separate roll is budgeted even if a starter cassette ships with the tool.

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Checked 2026-09-06

MAX AAA alkaline batteries • 8-pack

Energizer · E92MP-8
Listed unit price: $9.48 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Published online listing; local stock and delivery require ZIP.
Six batteries for the Brother PT-E110 and two spare. The Klein tester includes its own starter batteries. Do not mix old and new cells.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Hook-and-loop cable wrap • 25ft roll

StarTech.com · HKLP25
Listed unit price: $13.99 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Listed for ordering; destination-specific stock and delivery not confirmed.
One cut-to-size 25ft roll per build; actual cut lengths follow cable layout. Reusable wrap, not a structural restraint or substitute for strain relief.

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Checked 2026-09-06

Nickel-plated electrician scissors

Klein Tools · 2100-7
Listed unit price: $19.97 USD · Published USD price; recheck before ordering

Manufacturer dealer list shows several in-stock $19.97 offers; choose and reconfirm dealer.
Price observed on manufacturer buy-now retailer directory, not a direct manufacturer sale. Shared tool for cutting loose hook-and-loop wrap only; not an insulated tool for live circuits.

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Checked 2026-09-06