MINIS FORUM NAS N5 Air Ryzen H255 mini-pc (16GB RAM + 64GB opslag)

The MINIS FORUM NAS N5 Air is a compact and powerful mini PC designed for network-attached storage (NAS) and home server applications. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5560U processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, it delivers excellent performance for data management, media streaming, and virtualization. With 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 64GB eMMC boot storage, plus support for one M.2 NVMe SSD and four 3.5-inch SATA drives, this system offers flexible storage expansion. Connectivity includes four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and multiple USB and video outputs, making it a versatile solution for both home and small office environments.

Advantages

The MINIS FORUM NAS N5 Air combines high-performance computing with extensive storage capabilities in a compact aluminum chassis. Its quad 2.5GbE ports enable fast network transfers and link aggregation, while the AMD Radeon graphics support multi-display setups. The active cooling system ensures quiet operation, and the Kensington lock slot provides physical security.

Suitable for

• Home NAS and media server
• Small business file sharing and backup
• Virtualization and container hosting
• Home automation and surveillance

Key specifications

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5560U (6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.0 GHz)
• Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (7 cores, up to 1800 MHz)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (dual channel)
• Boot Storage: 64GB eMMC
• Storage Expansion: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0/4.0 NVMe slot, 4x 3.5-inch SATA 3.0 bays
• Ethernet: 4x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Bluetooth: 5.2
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
• Video Output: 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode)
• Audio: 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack
• Power Supply: DC 19V/6.32A (120W) external adapter
• Cooling: Active cooling (smart fan)
• Chassis Material: Aluminum alloy
• Security: Kensington lock slot

Recommendations

For optimal performance, install a high-speed NVMe SSD in the M.2 slot for caching or OS, and populate the SATA bays with NAS-grade hard drives. This mini PC is ideal for running TrueNAS, unRAID, or other NAS operating systems.