MINISFORUM’s AI-Powered N5 Pro Wins AI Storage Technology InnovationAward at IFA 2025
AI NAS N5 Pro applies AI Computing to High-Performance Storage
Setting New Benchmark for IntelligentData Storage
[5 Sep, Berlin] MINISFORUM, a global innovator in compact computing solutions, today announced that its AI-powered N5 Pro received the AI Storage Technology Innovation Award at IFA 2025. The recognition highlights AI NAS N5 Pro’s pioneering role as the world’s first network-attached storage (NAS) device with a dedicated AI chip, setting a new benchmark in the industry.
About MINISFORUM
Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is dedicated to “Bringing technology intoeveryday life.”
The brand applies its AI research to PC design, production, andmanufacturing, offering high-performance computer solutions across AI PCs, NAS, Workstations, gaming PCs, and accessories. For more information, please visit: https://minisforumpc.eu/
Why N5 PRO?
AI NAS N5 Pro features a high-performance AI CPU up to 80 TOPS, capable of running LLMs and AI generation tasks locally on the device, thus guaranteeing data security. With ECC support, it ensures operation stability. AI NAS N5 Pro embodies self-developed MinisCloud OS, enabling shared storage while protecting private data, making it more user-friendly. Its exclusive slide-out structure design allows flexible expansion with built-in PCIe Gen4 slots, allowing more workloads when necessary.
High-Capacity Hybrid NAS Solution
Unlike traditional NAS devices limited to storage, N5 Pro integrates AI-driven processing that improves how data is stored, managed, and used, covering both enterprise-level performance and consumer-friendly usability. Designed for advanced personal use, small and medium-sized enterprises and professional environments, AI NAS N5 Pro combines professional-grade performance with everyday convenience.
Powering Demanding Workloads
AI NAS N5 Pro supports a wide range of applications beyond storage, showing its ability to serve as high-performance AI PC with storage capability. Creative studios benefit from low-latency collaboration on video editing, 3D design, and other intensive workflows. Developers can use the built-in NPU and multi-system compatibility to create a cost-efficient platform for model training and algorithm testing. AI NAS N5 Pro also functions as a security monitoring center, enabling real-time video analytics, anomaly detection, and long-term storage of high-definition surveillance footage with remote access.
Building the Future
“Winning this innovation award at IFA is a milestone for MINISFORUM and for the industry,” said Roy Jiang, Chairman of MINISFORUM. “AI NAS N5 Pro unlocks intelligence within data itself. By integrating AI with NAS, we are creating smarter, more connected, and more productive digital environments for users worldwide.”
Why N5 PRO?
AI NAS N5 Pro features a high-performance AI CPU up to 80 TOPS, capable of running LLMs and AI generation tasks locally on the device, thus guaranteeing data security. With ECC support, it ensures operation stability. AI NAS N5 Pro embodies self-developed MinisCloud OS, enabling shared storage while protecting private data, making it more user-friendly. Its exclusive slide-out structure design allows flexible expansion with built-in PCIe Gen4 slots, allowing more workloads when necessary.
High-Capacity Hybrid NAS Solution
Unlike traditional NAS devices limited to storage, N5 Pro integrates AI-driven processing that improves how data is stored, managed, and used, covering both enterprise-level performance and consumer-friendly usability. Designed for advanced personal use, small and medium-sized enterprises and professional environments, AI NAS N5 Pro combines professional-grade performance with everyday convenience.
Powering Demanding Workloads
AI NAS N5 Pro supports a wide range of applications beyond storage, showing its ability to serve as high-performance AI PC with storage capability. Creative studios benefit from low-latency collaboration on video editing, 3D design, and other intensive workflows. Developers can use the built-in NPU and multi-system compatibility to create a cost-efficient platform for model training and algorithm testing. AI NAS N5 Pro also functions as a security monitoring center, enabling real-time video analytics, anomaly detection, and long-term storage of high-definition surveillance footage with remote access.
Building the Future
“Winning this innovation award at IFA is a milestone for MINISFORUM and for the industry,” said Roy Jiang, Chairman of MINISFORUM. “AI NAS N5 Pro unlocks intelligence within data itself. By integrating AI with NAS, we are creating smarter, more connected, and more productive digital environments for users worldwide.”
