LabBench is an independent collection of browser-based planning utilities for home labs and small storage setups. It is not affiliated with hardware manufacturers. The first release contains RAID capacity, transfer time and electricity cost calculators.
Methodology
Each calculator explains its formulas, provides an example and states where real systems can differ. Capacity calculations use equal-size conventional arrays. Transfer calculations use constant throughput. Electricity calculations use two power states and a flat energy tariff.
The calculations are estimates, not hardware certification or guarantees. Verify drive compatibility, backup recoverability and actual power usage with the relevant manufacturer documentation and measurements.
Data and updates
No model catalogue, live prices or remote calculation API is used. This reduces stale hardware data and keeps the tools fast. Methodology reviewed October 19, 2026.