Minisforum N5 Desktop NAS

Sale price€659,00 Regular price€779,00

CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 7 255 - N5
Type: Barebone + 128GB OS Storage
Unlock the full potential of your data-driven life
OCuLink-GPU
Connect an eGPU via OCuLink to accelerate stable diffusion inference by up to 3x.
Deployment via Docker
Effortlessly deploy hundreds of Docker applications – from AI training to remote downloads.
PCIe x16 slot expansion
Expand with a PCIe x16 slot
for 10GbE network cards and SSD cache arrays,
enabling ultra-low latency storage.
10G speed for lightning-fast file transfers
10GbE networking enables ultra-fast transfers for cross-team workflows, large files, and effortless multitasking.
ECC memory + ZFS snapshots
ECC memory and ZFS snapshots provide double protection for critical files—financial data, customer information, design drafts, and video projects—and reliably protect your data from accidental loss.
AI photo library
Face recognition, scene sorting, image/semantic search, and virtual access protection—intelligent features for effortless use.
Home theater & music hall
Home theater: Poster scraping, HDMI output, full-format playback, and real-time/offline transcoding. Music hall: Support for all lossless formats, including HiFi DSD (DSF/DST) decoding.
Finely tuned access control
Setup wizard for administrators: Each family member receives a private, secure area with optional sharing functionality.
Public network traversal
Remote access to your home data – anytime, anywhere.
MinisCloud OS
Familiar multi-platform interface with drag-and-drop backup and quick access via right-click
Unleash your full potential
Connect an eGPU via OCuLink to accelerate stable diffusion inference by up to 3x.
Effortlessly deploy hundreds of Docker applications – from AI training to remote downloads.
Expand with a PCIe x16 slot for 10GbE network cards and SSD cache arrays.
Office/Home
AI photo library;
Home theater & music hall support.
10G speed for lightning-fast file transfers. ECC memory + ZFS snapshots.
MinisCloud OS;
Public network traversal;
Fine-tuned access control.

The next level


Multi-core power

AMD RyzenTM 7 255, 8 cores/16 threads. Provides robust multithreaded performance for simultaneous access and fast file retrieval. Surpasses N100-class NAS in media decoding and offers significantly higher overall performance.
AMD Radeon™ 890M GPU for smooth 4K video transcoding – ideal for media professionals.

More VMs, smoother data

High storage capacity, unlimited performance Supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory for multitasking and other performance-intensive tasks.

Smoother data flow: DDR5 5600 offers 75% more bandwidth than DDR4, making it ideal for high parallelism and processing large files. Supports up to 96 GB of memory.

144 TB capacity

– Maximum storage flexibility

HDD drive bays:

Supports 5 × 22TB 3.5" HDDs
Total capacity: up to 110TB

SSD slots:

3 × M.2 slots (including M.2-to-U.2 adapter)
Configuration 1: Without adapter → 3 × M.2 SSDs (up to 14TB total)
Configuration 2: With adapter → 1 × M.2 SSD + 2 × U.2 SSDs (up to 4 + 2×15 = 34TB total)

Multiple RAID modes for maximum data security

Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5/RAIDZ1, RAID 6/RAIDZ2, and combined storage strategies for:
Hot data (fast access), cold backup (cost-effective archiving), accelerated read operations, and optimized storage costs.

Maximum speed

RAID 0

Safety and stability

RAID 1

Balance und Performance

RAID 5

Highest security level

RAID 6

Designed for a better user experience

Miniscloud OS

Your all-in-one smart platform

Integrated features include: ZFS snapshots, LZ4 compression, multi-user isolation,
Docker apps, AI photo albums, one-click remote access, fully managed and ready to use.

Windows

MacOS

iOS

Android

Web

TV

ZFS snapshots – Easy backups for your data

The integrated Enterprise ZFS file system protects your data at every level:
Automatic integrity checks prevent data corruption. Instant recovery at any time thanks to snapshot management, supports RAID 0/1/5/6 with flexible storage strategy.

Ultra-fast compression – Maximum storage efficiency

Integrated LZ4 transparency compression easily handles large file transfers and backups. Remote unpacking, file sharing, or archiving—maximum speed while saving space.

Pure local accounts

Pure local accounts

Fully offline-capable account system

Improved privacy protection
No cloud storage of account data—your privacy remains protected.

Automatic data isolation for all users

New accounts are set up immediately via QR code authorization
Secure and hassle-free access.

Multiple RAID levels for data security

Enables data recovery even in the event of a hard drive failure.

Fully offline-capable account system

Improved privacy protection
No cloud storage of account data—your privacy remains protected.

Automatic data isolation for all users

New accounts are set up immediately via QR code authorization
Secure and hassle-free access.

Multiple RAID levels for data security

Enables data recovery even in the event of a hard drive failure.

Flexible control with multi-level areas

Personal, private, and shared areas are clearly separated. Ensures data protection while ensuring smooth

Multi-protocol support

Supports multiple protocols for easy file access from anywhere. Encrypted links enable secure sharing of internal data.

Simpler and faster

Docker container isolation per account

Namespace isolation enables independent containers per user, no data overlap between different accounts, and easy deployment.

One-click backup

Synchronization across all devices

Easy backup at the touch of a button. Access your files anytime, anywhere.

Comprehensive connectivity – maximum flexibility

Product comparison

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Minisforum N5 Desktop NAS
Minisforum N5 Desktop NAS Sale priceFrom €659,00 Regular price€779,00
Minisforum N5 Pro Desktop NAS
Minisforum N5 Pro Desktop NAS Sale priceFrom €1.089,00 Regular price€1.279,00
CPU

AMD Ryzen™ 7 255 (N5)

8 cores (8*Zen4)/16 threads

Up to 4.90 GHz, TDP: 45W-55W

AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX PRO 370 (N5 Pro)

12 cores/24 threads

Up to 5.1 GHz, TDP: 45W-55W

GPU

AMD Radeon™ 780M

AMD Radeon™ 890M

Memory

DDR5 SO-DIMM х 2 (Non-ECC), 5600MT/s, max. 128GB

DDR5 SO-DIMM x 2 (ECC support), 5600MT/s, max. 128GB

Storage
  • 5 x 3.5/2.5 inch HDD(Up to 22TB/disk)(SATA 3.0)
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 4TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
  • 1 x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD((up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
  • 1 x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD((up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x2)
  • 5 x 3.5/2.5 inch HDD(Up to 22TB/disk)(SATA 3.0)
  • 1 x M.2 2230/2280/22110 NVME SSD(up to 4TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
  • 1 x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD((up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x1)
  • 1 x U.2/M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD((up to 15TB,PCIE4.0 x2)
Cooling system

Phanse-Change Material+Dual Fan

  • CPU Fan: 7515mm Turbofan, 2700 rpm
  • HDD Fan: 2 x 9025mm Turbofan, 3450 rpm

Phanse-Change Material+Dual Fan

  • CPU Fan: 7515mm Turbofan, 2700 rpm
  • HDD Fan: 2 x 9025mm Turbofan, 3450 rpm
Wireless connectivity

M.2 2230 E-Key WiFi/BT combo module (PCIe only)

M.2 2230 E-Key WiFi/BT Combo Module (PCIe only)