MINISFORUM
MINISFORUM N5 Air 5-Bay Desktop NAS with up to 174 GB Storage
Bottom line: The MINISFORUM N5 Air 5-Bay Desktop NAS with up to 174 GB Storage is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the processors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by MINISFORUM's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
About this item 【Processor AMD Ryzen 7 255】: MINISFORUM N5 Air desktop NAS is equiped AMD Ryzen 7 255 (8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.9GHz) with AMD Radeon 780M graphics (12 core 2600MHz). Supports multi-user access, simultaneous multi-file retrieval, and ultra-high-speed audio/video decoding. Replace slow traditional hard drive workflows with a centralized data management center offering centralized storage, automatic backup, remote access, and rich RAID options. 【174TB Massive Storage Capacity】: With five SATA HDD slots supporting up to 174TB, NAS N5 Air offers vast storage potential…
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Key Features
- 【Processor AMD Ryzen 7 255】 MINISFORUM N5 Air desktop NAS is equiped AMD Ryzen 7 255 (8 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.9GHz) with AMD Radeon 780M graphics (12 core 2600MHz). Supports multi-user access, simultaneous multi-file retrieval, and ultra-high-speed audio/video decoding. Replace slow traditional hard drive workflows with a centralized data management center offering centralized storage, automatic backup, remote access, and rich RAID options.
- 【174TB Massive Storage Capacity】 With five SATA HDD slots supporting up to 174TB, NAS N5 Air offers vast storage potential. Customize your storage configurations with a mix of M.2 NVMe SSDs to suit both your active and archival data needs effectively. The N5 Air comes pre-installed with a 64GB SSD for MinisCloud OS. For users requiring more customization, easily replace the system disk for alternative setups while retaining the flexibility to use a USB flash drive for installation.
- 【Rich Extensions】：MINISFORUM N5 Air NAS features 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, which can be expanded up to 96GB (up to 48GB per slot). It has dual USB4 ports, supporting data transfer rates of up to 20Gbps. Utilize the PCIe ×16 slot for additional expansions such as high-speed NICs and GPUs, realize ultra-low latency storage. Boost read/write speeds without replacing your system—plug and play.
- 【Triple 8K Video Outputs】 The MINISFORUM NAS N5 Air expand your workspace with the ability to connect up to three displays simultaneously via 1x HDMI (8K@60Hz/4K@144Hz) and 2x USB4 (8K@60Hz/4K@144Hz) Ports. Elevate your productivity by managing multiple tasks and applications across a larger visual landscape.
- 【Rapid Networking Speeds】 Equipped with dual LAN ports—10GbE and 5GbE—the N5 Air supports link aggregation for astonishing transfer speeds of up to 15Gbps. Perfect for team collaborations and handling large files simultaneously across various users.
- 【MinisCloud OS, All-in-One APP】 — MinisCloud OS supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with a minimal learning curve. Built-in features ZFS snapshots, LZ4 compression, multi-user isolation, Docker apps, AI photo albums, and one-click remote access—fully managed and ready to use.
Full Specifications
| ASIN | B0GHQR2Z31 |
|---|---|
| Brand | MINISFORUM |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
| Manufacturer | Micro Computer (HK) Tech Limited |
| Model Number | N5A-H255(0+0+64) |
| Hard Disk Size | 174 TB |
| Hard-Drive Size | 174 TB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | AMD Ryzen 7 255 CPU, 64GB SSD(MinisCloud OS Preinstalled), 1x 10GbE Ethernet, 1x 5GbE Ethernet, 2x USB4(8K), 8K HDMI, OCuLink, PCIe x16 Slot, Hardware Encryption, LED Light, PortableSee more |
| Installation Type | Desktop |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Data Transfer Rate | 15 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Additional Features | AMD Ryzen 7 255 CPU, 64GB SSD(MinisCloud OS Preinstalled), 1x 10GbE Ethernet, 1x 5GbE Ethernet, 2x USB4(8K), 8K HDMI, OCuLink, PCIe x16 Slot, Hardware Encryption, LED Light, Portable |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Warranty Description | 2 Year Manufacturer |
| Hard Disk Description | 5-Bay Desktop NAS with 5 SATA HDD slots supporting up to 174TB total storage capacity, 3 M.2 NVMe SSD slots (PCIe 4.0 x1), pre-installed with 64GB SSD for MinisCloud OSSee more |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hardware Connectivity | Ethernet, USB |
| Full listing title | MINISFORUM N5 Air 5-Bay Desktop NAS with up to 174 GB Storage, AMD Ryzen 7 255 (8C/16T) CPU, Dual DDR5 RAM Slots (up to 96 GB), 1x 10GbE, 1x 5GbE, 2X USB4 (8K), HDMI 8K, OCuLink, 3X M.2 Slots |
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