Storage Server Minis Forum N5 AI N5-16G128G

MinisForum N5 AI NAS

The MinisForum N5 AI NAS system combines reliable enterprise storage with AI computational acceleration — a comprehensive and flexible solution in a single box.

Especially suited for content creators, small teams, and power users at home seeking scalable performance, sustained stability, and peace of mind in data management.

PCIe x16 expansion slot – open to upgrades

Gaming: Optimized for 1080p–1440p gaming, with the option to add an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU for a smooth gaming experience.

AI acceleration: Compatible with NVIDIA TESLA P4 cards and delivering up to 22 TOPS of AI performance for deep learning and inference tasks.

Storage: Easily add SSDs via a PCIe-to-M.2 adapter—fast expansion without compromise.

Networking: Upgrade to 10GbE connectivity, including an option for direct fiber for ultra-high bandwidth.

Next-generation multi-core power

Powered by AMD Ryzen 7 255 with 8 cores and 16 threads—robust performance for parallel workloads, fast file access, and multiple services simultaneously.

In media decoding it is significantly ahead of N100-based NAS solutions, delivering a much smoother experience in processing and streaming content.

The integrated AMD Radeon 780M GPU contributes to smooth 4K video encoding/decoding.

More virtual machines, smoother data flow

Maximum memory capacity—work without bottlenecks.

Support for up to 96GB DDR5 allows you to run multiple VMs, containers, and resource-intensive applications without slowdowns.

Total capacity up to 144TB—full storage flexibility

HDD bays: Up to 5 3.5" drives of 22TB each—up to 110TB total.

SSD slots: 3 physical M.2 slots. An M.2-to-U.2 adapter is included in the kit.

Configuration 1: Without the adapter—three M.2 SSDs (up to ~14TB total).

Configuration 2: With the adapter—one M.2 drive and two U.2 SSDs (up to ~34TB total).

Combining HDD + SSD can reach an impressive total capacity of up to 144TB.

Removable design—fast maintenance and upgrades

A removable motherboard enables effortless RAM and SSD upgrades, reducing system downtime.

A modular structure supporting standard RAM for maximum upgrade freedom without firmware limitations.

Dedicated HDD cooling

Two large 92×25 mm axial fans provide active cooling for the drives, long-term stability, and low temperatures under load.

A built-in USB-A port lets you connect a USB drive for alternative operating systems—while maintaining a clean, minimalist design.

Miniscloud OS

A smart, cross-platform operating system for managing storage, services, and applications—all in one place.

Seamlessly supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android for access from any device.

Includes ZFS snapshots, LZ4 compression, user isolation, Docker apps, AI-powered photo albums, and one-click remote access.

ZFS snapshots—fast and secure backups

Enterprise-grade ZFS file system protects your data end to end.

Automatic integrity checks prevent data corruption, and point-in-time recovery is instantaneous via snapshots for continuous, efficient management.

Support for RAID 0/1/5/6 lets you balance performance, redundancy, and security as needed.

Fast LZ4 compression—maximum space utilization

Transparent LZ4 compression improves speed and efficiency without impacting performance.

Large copies, backups, remote deployment, sharing, and archiving—all happen quickly with minimal resource usage and space savings.

Local accounts—privacy front and center

Offline account management: no account data stored in the cloud—so your privacy is fully preserved.

Each user's data is isolated by default; new accounts can be approved instantly via QR for fast, secure access.

Multiple RAID levels enable recovery even in the event of a single-drive failure.

Multi-protocol support

Convenient access from public networks with support for common protocols and secure traversal through NAT.

Encrypted links let you share sensitive data safely, striking the perfect balance between convenience and privacy.

Per-account Docker isolation

Namespace support allows each user to run isolated containers—without data leakage or conflicts.

One-click port mapping, quick access to images, and ready-made templates for fast, efficient deployments.

Rich interfaces—maximum flexibility

A variety of inputs and outputs allows easy adaptation to different work environments and a range of professional and home uses.