MINISFORUM, a global leader in compact computing solutions, announced on September 5, 2025, that its AI-powered N5 Pro has received the AI Storage Technology Innovation Award at IFA 2025 in Berlin. Recognized as the world’s first Network Attached Storage (NAS) to integrate AI computing with high-performance storage, the N5 Pro sets a new benchmark for intelligent data management.
Award: AI Storage Technology Innovation Award at IFA 2025, announced Sept 5, 2025.
Device: AI NAS N5 Pro, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 with up to 80 TOPS.
Features: 94% memory reduction, 144TB storage, ECC RAM, MinisCloud OS.
Applications: Smart home hub, business file sharing, creative workflows, security monitoring.
Availability: Shipping from Hong Kong starting September 30, 2025.
Significance: First NAS with AI integration, enhancing performance and usability.
The AI NAS N5 Pro, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 processor (12 cores, 24 threads, 50 TOPS NPU), delivers up to 80 TOPS for running large language models (LLMs) and AI tasks locally, ensuring robust data security. With support for up to 96GB of DDR5 ECC RAM and 144TB of hybrid storage (five HDDs and three SSDs), it offers enterprise-grade performance. Its proprietary MinisCloud OS enhances user-friendliness with features like ZFS snapshots, compression, and private media management, while a slide-out structure with PCIe Gen4 slots enables flexible expansion.
Unlike traditional NAS devices focused solely on storage, the N5 Pro integrates AI-driven processing for advanced data management. It supports diverse applications, including:
Smart Home Hub: AI-powered photo/video classification and seamless device connectivity with a quiet design.
Business Solutions: Secure file sharing and lightweight server deployment for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Creative Workflows: Low-latency collaboration for video editing and 3D design.
Security Monitoring: Real-time video analytics, anomaly detection, and long-term storage of HD footage with remote access.
Developer Platform: Cost-efficient model training and algorithm testing using the built-in NPU.
“Winning this innovation award 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.”
The N5 Pro’s recognition at IFA 2025 highlights its role in redefining NAS capabilities, blending high-performance computing with storage. Its modular design, high-speed 10GbE and 5GbE ports, and compatibility with systems like Windows, Unraid, TrueNAS, and Proxmox make it a versatile solution for advanced users and businesses.
The N5 Pro is available for order, with shipping from Hong Kong starting September 30, 2025. MINISFORUM also plans to launch the MS-S1 Max, G7 Pro, and G1 PRO throughout September and October 2025. A 30% pre-launch discount is offered for early sign-ups via the official MINISFORUM website, with a 2-year warranty included.
Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is dedicated to “Bringing technology into everyday life.” The company specializes in high-performance solutions, including AI PCs, NAS, workstations, gaming PCs, and accessories, serving global markets with innovative, compact computing technologies.
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