FriendlyELEC’s new CM3588 NAS Kit is a versatile little computer that effectively lets you build your own network-attached storage or video device. At its heart is a compute module with a Rockchip RK3588 processor, but that module snaps onto a feature-packed carrier board with 4 M.2 2280 slots with support for PCIe Gen 3 x1 […]
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ZimaCube is a 6-bay NAS and networking device with Intel N100 or Core i5-1235U (crowdfunding)
The maker of the ZimaBoard and ZimaBlade single-board computers is preparing to launch a “personal cloud” computer called the ZimaCube. It’s basically a network-attached storage device with a choice of Intel Processor N100 or Core i5-1235U processor options, but the system also has a bunch of special features that could make it a multi-purpose PC […]
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AOOSTAR R1 mini PC is also a DIY NAS with an Intel N100 processor and two 3.5 inch drive bays
The AOOSTAR R1 is a small and affordable desktop computer with a 6-watt Intel N100 quad-core processor based on Intel’s Alder Lake-N architecture. But we’ve seen a lot of those in recent months. This model has a few things that make it stand out, including room for up to two 3.5 inch hard drives and […]
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Lilbits: SiFive Performance P870, an Intel Alder Lake-N NAS, and Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm
Over the past year we’ve seen Chinese PC makers including Topton and AOOSTAR selling a mini PC that’s clearly designed for use as a file storage server. Not only does it have two M.2 2280 slots for solid state storage, but there’s also room for two 3.5 inch hard drives or SSDs. The first models […]
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N1 Pro is a compact PC (or server) with Ryzen 5 5500U and four storage devices
Last year a Chinese PC maker began producing a small, cheap computer called the NAS N1 that could also function as a router, home server, or network-attached storage server. This year the company introduced a higher-performance model called the N1 Pro, which features a significantly more powerful processor, plus a few other upgrades… and one […]
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Storaxa is a NAS and WiFi 6 router and up to 5 HDDs and 4 SSDs (crowdfunding)
There are a growing number of relatively inexpensive mini PCs with multiple Ethernet ports, allowing you to build your own router, firewall, or other networking appliances. But Storaxa goes further than most. It has four 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports and support for WiFi 6, allowing you to use it as a networking device. But it’s […]
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R86S mini PC features Intel Jasper Lake processor, optional 10 Gbps Ethernet ports (firewall or networking appliance)
The R86S mini PC is a compact computer designed for networking applications. For example you could use it as firewall, network-attached storage device or media server, or as a general-purpose computer. Powered by a 10-watt Intel Jasper Lake quad-core processor and available with up to 16GB of RAM, the pocket-sized computer has three 2.5 Gbps […]
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Radxa Taco board turns a Raspberry Pi CM4 or Radxa CM3 into network-attached storage
The Radxa Taco is a carrier board that lets you turn a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 into a network attached storage system. It should also work with Raspberry Pi CM4-compatible systems like the Radxa CM3, which is helpful at a time when Raspberry Pi hardware can be hard to come by. While the compute module […]
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Build your own NAS with this Intel Jasper Lake-powered mini ITX motherboard
PC maker Topton is selling a Mini ITX motherboard designed for network-attached storage (NAS) systems. The 170 x 170mm motherboard supports up to 8 storage devices, thanks to 6 SATA 3.0 connectors and two M.2 2280 slots that can be used for PCIe 3.0 NVMe storage. Available with a choice of Intel Celeron N5105 or […]
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GeekPi’s $60 Raspberry Pi NAS tower offers improved cooling and M.2 storage expansion
GeekPi offers tons of different kits and add-ons for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. Their latest offering is a compact tower that’s designed to turn the Pi into an affordable desktop computer or network storage device. The new GeekPi Raspberry Pi Mini Tower NAS Kit is available for $60 from Amazon. It’s also available from AliExpress with […]