Minisforum, well-regarded for its versatile range of mini PCs, has recently unveiled an exciting addition to its product lineup with the introduction of the N5 Pro network storage device. This model is a powerhouse designed to meet the complex demands of modern data storage needs.
At the heart of the N5 Pro is the robust AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, known for delivering impressive multitasking capabilities and solid performance across diverse applications, including light to moderate gaming. With the capability to support up to 96GB of DDR5 SODIMM RAM across two slots, the N5 Pro also supports Error-Correcting Code (ECC). This feature ensures enhanced data integrity and reliability by automatically detecting and rectifying memory errors, making it ideal for critical storage solutions.
When it comes to storage capacity, the N5 Pro impressively offers five individual hot-swap SATA bays, each capable of supporting up to 22TB. Additionally, it supports an M.2 NVMe SSD up to 4TB and two U.2 NVMe SSDs that can handle up to 15TB each. This provides the potential for a staggering 144TB of total internal storage. Beyond internal storage options, users can also connect external hard drives or disk enclosures via USB 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, or OCuLink connectors.
For connectivity, the N5 Pro is equipped with a PCIe 4.0 connection featuring four lanes, allowing for the installation of network cards and other peripherals. It includes two 10GbE and 5GbE Ethernet ports to ensure fast and efficient network performance. The device also boasts a variety of USB ports: three external USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, one internal USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, one USB 2.0, and two USB 4 ports. Additional ports include a 3.5mm combo audio jack, as well as HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 2.0 for video output options.
Price and availability details for the N5 Pro remain to be announced, but given its impressive specs, it’s sure to attract attention from those seeking powerful network storage solutions. Keep an eye out for further updates on when you might be able to get your hands on this state-of-the-art storage device.
